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The community of Pearisburg is buzzing with excitement as "Friends and Family," a cherished local restaurant, reopens its doors after a devastating fire nearly two years ago. Known for its home-cooked meals and warm atmosphere, the restaurant is once again serving the New River Valley.
For those in Giles county who do not have someone to spend it with, or can’t afford to buy a meal, there is still a way they can have a good Christmas.
It’s Christmas Eve and many of us are preparing or recovering from a traditional holiday meal, but for some, they might not be able to afford that meal or have no one to spend it with.
In the Town of Narrows, local residents are taking a proactive approach, with town leaders, to solve a growing rodent issue affecting homes in the area.
The Magical Christmas Village & Marketplace opens Saturday, November 23rd at Mountain Lake Lodge. Kicking off the event with its grand illumination at 6pm, the lodge and property will be decked out in holiday lights. Visitors from the community and hotel guests are invited on property to see the sparkling holiday lights, shop at the marketplace and see 2024′s new attractions like Marshmallow Way, the Pinecone Express, and the Holiday Mainstage.
FEMA announced a Disaster Recovery Center will be opening at 120 Pembroke Park Lane in Giles County on Monday, Oct. 28. The center will be open from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Giles County is now eligible for disaster relief funds under FEMA, and that’s a relief to people who are still cleaning up flood damage in the area from Helene.
GSCO said it intends to maintain a firm stance in seeking prosecution on those disrupt educational institutions and is wholly committed to the safety of our student bodies.
After a horrible injury in football, a Giles sophomore is planning to do a 5K in a wheelchair for the Wounded Warrior Project.
Chris Thompson is a fish whisperer. He seems to always know where the fish are and what they are thinking. It's led to an impressive fifty-plus trophy catches in less than a year.
An 18-year-old from Pearisburg is facing a child pornography charge after allegedly posting a pornographic video of a minor on social media, according to the Giles County Sheriff’s Office.
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded Giles County a $200,000 grant. These funds are directed to support a reuse study for the decommissioned Appalachian Power (ApCo) coal-fired Glen Lyn Plant in Pearisburg, Virginia.
A former Giles County Public Schools employee has been arrested and charged for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a minor, according to the sheriff’s office.
One very lucky dog is recovering at a shelter after a group of cavers said their excursion into a western Virginia cave over the weekend turned into a rescue mission when they found her.
Promoting the scenic beauty and outdoor adventure possibilities in Giles county, officials in the Town of Narrows are looking to bring in an outdoor recreation business
Virginia State Police have confirmed that a 44-year-old died in an officer-involved shooting that happened after a police chase that started in Giles County and ended in Montgomery County on Tuesday.
The Poe-Trivett family has lived in Giles since the 1980s, and since they have moved there, if a storm comes through, they have the chance of being stranded at, or away, from home.
Giles County students will be attending school virtually on Wednesday, March 6 due to a recently-issued boil water notice.
A juvenile is facing charges in connection to the shooting death of 14-year-old Lee Fain. A month after his tragic death, hearts are heavy in Giles County as a candlelight vigil was held in his honor.
Community concerns about water safety are growing in Giles County as work on the Mountain Valley Pipeline continues.
The everyday demand for someone in the medical field can be beyond difficult, But with the addition of two new robotic employee, the moxi robots, there is a bit less stress.
A historic moment in the New River Valley, as Giles County Sheriff Morgan Millirons was sworn in for the fifth consecutive time as the sheriff of Giles County Wednesday.Millirons is the first sheriff in the history of the county to serve five consecutive terms.
A Giles County man harvested an animal not seen there since 1958. Lifelong native Wesley Woodyard hunted Giles County’s first elk in decades, an animal up until now not thought to still be in the county.
Robert W. Beckman (D) and T. Travis Hackworth (R) are vying for the Virginia Senate District 5 seat in this year’s Virginia general election on Nov. 7, 2023.
A 37-year-old man is in stable condition after a fight led to a stabbing in the Rich Creek area of Giles County, according to the Rich Creek Police Department.
A Pembroke man and Pearisburg woman were arrested after authorities seized narcotics, guns, and other items from a Giles County residence on Tuesday, according to the Giles County Sheriff’s Office.
The mayor of a town in Giles County has been indicted for an alleged violation of the Clean Water Act, according to the U.S. Dept. of Justice.
World War II veteran John Atkins of Christiansburg died at the age of 97. John was the last surviving brother of the “Maybrook Men,” which consists of six brothers who fought for America during war time. The name comes from the small neighborhood in Giles County in which they were born and raised.
Friends and Family Restaurant took to Facebook Wednesday night to express their appreciation for the ample support they’ve received after their building was tragically lost in a fire. The statement concluded with a hopeful look to the future, revealing plans for rebuilding and stating the restaurant’s intentions on remaining a community staple for years to come.
