EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is Supervisor Tara Dye’s unofficial summary of the November 2026 Russell County Board of Supervisor’s meeting. It is not a formal transcription prepared from the videotape of the meeting. We are sharing Tara’s summary for information only, not as a rallying point for complaints about the Supervisors’ actions, or those of… Read More Russell County, VA Board of Supervisors’ Meeting, Nov. 2, 2026
Digital Self-Service Option Makes It Easier for Virginians to Financially Prepare for Floods HILADELPHIA — It is now easier than ever for Virginia residents to prepare for the devastating financial consequences of flooding. Today FEMA launched a new tool to purchase a National Flood Insurance Program policy completely online through Floodsmart.gov. The tool is accessible… Read More FEMA Launches New Option to Buy National Flood Insurance Program Policy Online
OCTOBER 1, 2026 – – – We asked the public through surveys, town halls and a 45-day public comment period about the issues that are most important to them. We then brought our data and findings to our Board members. In September 2025, we held a two-day Board retreat to narrow our goals and start… Read More LOOKING AHEAD – The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities
Awards Luncheon Held During the Celebrate Tourism Summit in Wytheville WYTHEVILLE, Va. (Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026) – Nearly 200 tourism professionals gathered on Tuesday at the seventh annual Celebrate Tourism Summit at the Wytheville Meeting Center, which was presented by Visit Wytheville, Virginia Tourism Corporation, and Friends of Southwest Virginia. During the event, Friends of Southwest… Read More Friends of Southwest Virginia Announce Winners of the 2026 SWVA Tourism Awards
ARP‑backed bills on paid family leave, cryptocurrency kiosks, insulin prices and more signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger RICHMOND — From family caregivers to homeowners, Virginians will see tangible benefits from AARP‑backed bills signed into law this month by Gov. Abigail Spanberger, including stronger consumer protections, lower insulin costs and fewer barriers to building an accessory dwelling… Read More AARP Virginia Celebrates Legislative Victories for Family Caregivers and Consumers