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Autumn Greetings from Floyd VA!

It’s a beautiful time of year in Floyd with fall colors still vibrant – and opportunities for outdoor adventure diverse food and spirits, meandering through cool shops and galleries. HALLOWEEN FUN happenings for adults and families Saturday October 31: The…

Moore, Charlene Michelle

Charlene Michelle Moore, 53, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, David Mansfield Corcoran. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Polly and Charlie Whitaker; brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Tracy…

Flood watch remains in effect until 2 pm

The Flood Watch continues until 2 pm for portions of North Carolina, Virginia, and southeast West Virginia, including the following areas, in North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Surry, Watauga, and Wilkes. In Virginia, Alleghany VA, Amherst, Appomattox, Bath, Bedford, Bland,…

Virginia ranks high among digital states

The Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) announced today that the Commonwealth of Virginia has placed among the top states in the country for digital technology by the Center for Digital Technology. Virginia has earned an A-, one of the highest…

Safe Option for Halloween

NRV Public Health Task Force and Partner Localities Encourage Public to Follow CDC Guidelines With Halloween just around the corner, the New River Valley Public Health Task Force reminds individuals of all ages to follow the CDC recommended guidelines for…

Tropical Cyclone Zeta to Reach Here Thursday

**Tropical Cyclone Zeta to Bring High Winds, Flooding Rainfall, and Isolated Tornadoes to the Forecast Area Thursday** NEW INFORMATION ————— * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: – A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Alleghany NC, Ashe, Carroll, Caswell,…

High wind watch for the Blue Ridge

HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible from the southern Blue Ridge and Grayson Highlands of Virginia into the mountains of…

Areal flood watch after midnight

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has expanded the Flood Watch from Midnight EDT tonight through Thursday afternoon. The areas to watch include the following areas in Virginia: Alleghany VA, Amherst, Appomattox, Bath, Bedford, Bland, Botetourt, Buckingham, Campbell, Craig, Franklin,…

NRCC student & alumni recognized by NRV Leading Lights

One New River Community College student and two alumni were recently honored for their volunteer work in the New River Valley. Addison Levy, Jami Martin and Hannah Westbrook were recognized in a virtual event by New River Valley Leading Lights,…

2020 Montgomery County Christmas Store

Volunteers will begin prepackaging shopping items on November 1 from Wish Lists that were mailed to all eligible shoppers who came to the 2019 Christmas Store. Shoppers will not be able to come into the Christmas Store this year because…

12/4: Reverse Holiday Parade

Due to the impacts of Covid-19 and the Town of Blacksburg ordinance limiting gatherings to 50 people or less, the town will be staging a reverse parade where entries are stationary and spectators drive by to view them. Individuals and…

Election Day Closings

CHRISTIANSBURG Town of Christiansburg facilities – including Town Hall, the Christiansburg Aquatic Center and the Christiansburg Recreation Center – will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 3, for Election Day. Solid waste (garbage and recycling) normally collected on Tuesdays will be collected…

Christiansburg Leaf Collection

Loose leaf collection will run weekdays from Nov. 2 through Dec. 31, weather permitting. Public Works crews use a special truck that vacuums the leaves. Therefore, they will only collect piles of loose leaves; leaves placed in bags will not…

Radford woman missing

The Radford City Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing 33 year old Jessica Margaret Sites Long. She was last seen on October 22, 2020 around 11 AM at the Radford City Courthouse. Jessica is 5’4”, 160-170 lbs…

10/31: Radford Halloween Drive-Boo

All treats will be pre-packaged, and current safety guidelines will be followed. Please note this event will occur rain or shine, while supplies last. Come with your vehicle decorated for Halloween, while seeing spooky decorations, then turn the corner to…

10/31: Citizens Drive-thru Halloween Circus

The Fun begins at Floyd Rec Park. DRIVE-THRU HALLOWEEN EVENT OCTOBER 31ST 7 – 9 pm Please Stay in Your Vehicle! Please start at Floyd Rec Park where you will get your FREE Admission Ticket. We are limiting the number…

10/31: Night Full of Fright in Christiansburg

Calling all ghouls and goblins! Enjoy a Night Full of Fright during this drive-thru trick-or-treat event at the Christiansburg Recreation Center parking lot from 5 to 7 p.m. on Halloween, Saturday, October 31. Have a little tricks with your treats,…

Five-Star Awards for HCA Virginia Hospitals

HCA Virginia hospitals have earned 90 five-star ratings for the leading conditions and patient outcomes according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians, and health systems. Every year, Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance at nearly…

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