Grab a friend and come experience the beauty of the Virginia Creeper Trail, from Abingdon to the heart of Damascus. Our Southwest Virginia communities need your support to rebuild—whether you explore on foot or by bike, your adventure makes a difference! 🥾
Thank you to everyone who donated these books and toiletries during the Festival of Trees in Abingdon! Special thanks to the Town of @abingdonva, Berry Home Centers, Inc. and Mayor @amandapillion for making the event a success.
Virginia Pillion, one of our amazing @UVA Center for Politics Spring interns explains what the #SOTU is & what to expect. @UVA students - join us in Monroe Hall at 9 p.m. on 2/7/23 for @POTUS#SOTU 2023 address & Republican response by @SarahHuckabee.
At noon, the First Lady will present the sixth and final of 2022's Spirit of Virginia Award to the William King Museum of Art in Abingdon.
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NEW: Governor Glenn Youngkin just stopped by to lay flowers at the growing memorial outside UVA’s football stadium.
“Our hearts are just broken for these families”
JUST IN:
Gov.-elect @GlennYoungkin announces his Transition Steering Committee. Of its 12 members, 3 are from SW Virginia:
• Dr. Nancy Dye of Roanoke
• Sheriff Hank Parton, Montgomery
• Amanda Pillion, Town Council member in Abingdon
Charlotte testifying for SB846 (@ToddPillionVA) prohibiting discrimination in organ transplant priority on basis of disabilities. She had 4 open-heart surgeries before finally having a heart transplant--now she's a successful college grad & lobbies Congress for disability rights.
I am proud to endorse @DelTPillion for the Virginia Senate. Todd grew up in Lee County and has worked hard for the 4th district in the House of Delegates! Look forward to hitting the campaign trail! #SWVA
This afternoon I spoke on the House floor about our work to combat the opioid crisis. We have made progress in just the last year because of our ability to work together on this issue. This spirit of bipartisanship must continue to be our guide as we move forward.