Little Sugar Run

08/27/2024

There are folks who are expressing their aggravation about the right-of-ways that VDOT controls being overgrown due to reduced mowing schedules. It is good that VDOT chooses not to impede many people who choose to mow medians in front of their properties. It may also be a good choice to get in touch with your local resident engineer and request a permit to mow. David Clarke is our local VDOT Resident Engineer. Clarke works extremely well within the confines of the budget he is provided and does not commonly choose a path of excuses to keep from addressing issues. Our Giles County division is plagued by the exact problem facing any business: lack of available manpower. Our county VDOT employees do a great amount of work with very few operators. Contact Clarke or Giles County Board of Supervisors member for more information.

08/15/2024

Don Ratcliffe, Bluff City boy at heart...
Easy to love.

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08/12/2024

The Postal Services Reform Act of 2022 will force retired employees, annuitants and family members to choose a new health insurance carrier/program during an open enrollment period between November 11 and December 9. The Office of Personnel Management will publish a rate sheet in October. If you are one of those in the categories above and do not choose a plan, you will automatically be enrolled in a comparable plan. I know this will catch many of you off guard, and I will try to post updates for the USPS family.

08/07/2024

I am better off now than I was 2 years ago...
Or, 4 years ago, and certainly 10 years ago, but it is all because I know I am that much closer to seeing my risen Savior and all those who made the decision to follow Christ.
Folks, the future is bright.

07/21/2024

Sometimes the front yard gets a little busy...

07/16/2024

I need any old photos you might have of Rt. 100 between the bottom of Cloyd's Mountain to just above Cedar Crest Loop (Staffordsville Post Office road). Post away.

07/09/2024

Virginia ranks third... from the bottom in on time delivery of first-class mail. We all know the service has changed drastically and the numbers back it up. Yes, your mail is suspiciously slow in moving through the commonwealth.

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07/04/2024

“Patriotism is easy to understand in America; it means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.” - Calvin Coolidge

06/11/2024

It is great to see Ms. Reasor, the daughter of the former April Wilson, and granddaughter of Edward and Margaret Wilson of Bane (yep, Sugar Run) realize a dream. Reasor has a scholarship to UVA and is just a junior.

Blue Demons defeated Turner Ashby 6-3 in eight innings of play.

12/12/2023

Thanks Bill...

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12/11/2023

Giles County ends Declaration of Local Emergency and lifts open air burn ban.

As a result of weekend weather that resulted in most of Giles County receiving between 1½ and 2 inches of rain, with additional precipitation in the form of snow. Effective, Monday December 11, 2023, Giles County has ended its declared local emergency that went into effect on November 6, 2023. As a result of the termination of the declared local emergency, this also ends the open-air burning ban that also went into effect on November 6th.
Giles County would like to encourage the public to keep safety a priority when conducting any controlled burns by following these reminders:
1. Always call and report that you are conducting a controlled burn to the Giles County Sheriff’s Office emergency communications center at 540-921-3842.
2. Consider weather prior to burning, avoid burning during dry, windy conditions.
3. Never burn within 100 feet of any buildings.
4. Never use gasoline, kerosene or any other flammable liquid to start the fire.
5. Do not leave the fire unattended.
6. Have fire extinguishment materials on hand.
7. Always closely monitor any children in the area of the fire.

11/29/2023

Help Wanted: Skid steer operator/timber cutter. Need good mechanical knowledge and willingness to work in all weather conditions. Job sites currently in Giles County. Respond here or by PM.