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In 2022, Floyd County ranks 48th among Virginia counties for government transfer income per capita at $14,012

In 2022, residents of Floyd County received an average of $14,012 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 48th highest in Virginia.

By New River Valley Times | Mar 24, 2025

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Pulaski County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3% of income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3% of income in Pulaski County, providing an average of $1,422 per capita to residents.

By New River Valley Times | Mar 22, 2025

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Pulaski County residents received $14,611 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 41st in Virginia

By New River Valley Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Pulaski County received an average of $14,611 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 41st highest in Virginia.

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Floyd County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.4% in 2022

By New River Valley Times | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.4% of income in Floyd County, providing an average of $1,159 per capita to residents.

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Giles County ranks 30th highest in Virginia for per capita government transfer income at $15,487 in 2022

By New River Valley Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Giles County received an average of $15,487 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 30th highest in Virginia.

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Giles County ranks 33rd in Virginia for government transfer dependency at 31.3% in 2022

By New River Valley Times | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 31.3% of income in Giles County—ranking it 33rd most dependent among Virginia counties.

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Giles County: Income Maintenance made up 2.8% of total income in 2022

By New River Valley Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.8% of income in Giles County, providing an average of $1,381 per capita to residents.

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EDA awards $70,000 in grants for economic development projects in Pulaski County in 2023

By New River Valley Times | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $70,000 in grants for economic development projects in Pulaski County, Virginia.

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EDA awards $137,923 in grants for economic development projects in Montgomery County in 2023

By New River Valley Times | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $137,923 in grants for economic development projects in Montgomery County, Virginia.

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Floyd County

By New River Valley Times | Mar 1, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Floyd County received $811,396 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Giles County in 2021

By New River Valley Times | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Giles County received $546,188 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Montgomery County in 2021

By New River Valley Times | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Montgomery County received $1.6 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Pulaski County rise or fall in 2021?

By New River Valley Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Pulaski County received $1.7 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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93 Giles County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By New River Valley Times | Feb 25, 2024

Farms in Giles County received $175,649 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Floyd County receive in 2021?

By New River Valley Times | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Floyd County received $671,958 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Montgomery County farmers in 2021 reached $991,037

By New River Valley Times | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Montgomery County received $991,037 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Pulaski County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By New River Valley Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Pulaski County received $1,175,526 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Sole Maximum Security Psych Hospital in Virginia Sees Surge in Medical Emergencies and Patient Deaths

By New River Valley Times | Sep 7, 2023

The sole maximum-security psychiatric facility in Virginia, Central State Hospital, has seen a significant increase in medical emergencies over the past two years, according to the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services. The number of emergencies has nearly quadrupled from 2017 to 2022, with a further increase projected for 2023. While many of the calls for medical assistance may not be life-threatening, concerns have been raised about the hospital's ability to handle these situations effectively. Additionally, there have been reports of patient...

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Frances Keene named vice president for Student Affairs

By New River Valley Times Reports | Mar 28, 2023

Frances Keene named vice president for Student Affairs

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By New River Valley Times Reports | Mar 28, 2023

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