A study by the Pew Research Center casts doubt on the notion, but still holds out some hope.
Projects
Hurley residents eligible for SBA disaster loans
Representatives of the federal agency will be in Hurley this month to help with the application process.
Buchanan County turns to state for flood recovery after second FEMA funding denial
United Way of Southwest Virginia asks Youngkin to tap disaster relief fund.
FEMA again turns down request for Hurley aid
Rep. Morgan Griffith blasts federal agency as “out of touch.”
RGGI yes, but if Youngkin withdraws, Morefield’s HB 5
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative funds would benefit Southwest and Southside Virginia.
Morefield to introduce bill for Hurley flood relief
Spurred by August storm in Hurley, legislation would create state flood relief fund .
Virginia delegation seeks support from Biden for federal Hurley flood aid
FEMA had earlier turned down assistance for the Buchanan County community.
‘We are survivors. We have to be.’
Almost three months after a storm brought devastating flooding and mudslides to the Buchanan County community of Hurley, residents and volunteers continue their slow recovery – and wait for help from FEMA that might never come.
The numbers we ought to be paying attention to
1. Virginia has the nation’s biggest disparity between affluent localities and poor ones. 2. The localities that benefit most from remote workers.

