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Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Receives Grant

The William Randolph Hearst Foundation has awarded $125,000 to the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) to fund scholarships for 50 VCOM medical students(more…)… Read the rest

4/24: Lyme Warrior 5K

Lyme Warrior, a registered 501c3 nonprofit, is announcing its first Lyme Warrior 5k in Blacksburg, VA taking place at Eastern Divide Brewery on April 24th(more…)… Read the rest

Phase 2 for COVID-19 Vaccinations

The New River Health District will begin providing COVID-19 vaccinations to those in Phase 2 today. Phase 2 means that everyone ages 16 and older(more…)… Read the rest

Applications for Scholarship Being Accepted

The New River Valley Home Builders Association (NRVHBA) is now accepting applications for their annual Rick Whitney Memorial Scholarship. The mission of the NRVHBA Scholarship(more…)… Read the rest

Frisco’s Rocky Run Trail is Now Open

The new Frisco’s Rocky Run trail at the Blacksburg Rotary Mountain Biking Skills Park is now open. The trail is 250 feet long with 190(more…)… Read the rest

NRCC to hold in-person ceremony for May graduates

New River Community College will hold in-person commencement ceremonies for graduates from the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 academic years in May. Based on recent capacity guidance(more…)… Read the rest

RSVP Drive-Thru Recognition

On Monday, March 29 the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Montgomery County and Radford held a drive-thru recognition event. It was a beautiful(more…)… Read the rest

Two arrested in Radford

On April 2 at approximately 5:44 p.m. the Radford Police Department responded to a call in the 100 block of Jeffries Drive. The following individuals(more…)… Read the rest

The Perseverance of Faith

In our country, we are very fortunate to recognize each individual’s ability to practice his or her religion, or not practice a religion, as they(more…)… Read the rest

Dent, Jr., Charles Samuel

Charles Samuel Dent Jr., “Charlie”, went home to be with the Lord on April 1, 2021, surrounded by his family at his bedside. He was(more…)… Read the rest

Behavioral Health Docket in Montgomery County

Recognizing the prevalence and impact of mental illness within the criminal justice system, Montgomery County will begin a General District Court Behavioral Health Docket in(more…)… Read the rest

Safewright, Carolyn Hall

Carolyn Sue Hall Safewright, age 73 of Draper, died Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at her residence. She was born on August 23, 1947 in Pulaski,(more…)… Read the rest

Spring Break Holiday

The Blacksburg town administrative offices will be closed on Friday, April 2 for the Spring Break holiday. There will be no interruptions in Blacksburg Transit(more…)… Read the rest

New film: a historical look at a touchy subject

When I was offered the chance to screen a new film about Roe vs Wade, I was not sure I really wanted to watch it.(more…)… Read the rest

Wind Advisory Extended

WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.(more…)… Read the rest

Pulaski Litter Clean-Up Campaign

County Offers Citizens and Organizations Prizes and Recognition for Adopting-A-Spot and Helping Clean Up the County The Pulaski County Board of Supervisors is kicking off(more…)… Read the rest

Below is the statement from Sheriff Partin delivered during his press conference today. He was joined by representatives from the Blacksburg and Christiansburg Police Departments,(more…)… Read the rest

Missing Teen from Charlottesville

The Charlottesville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Haley Renee Brown. Haley has been missing since March 10, 2021 from(more…)… Read the rest

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