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MCPS Seeks Volunteers for Community Technology Committee
As part of the technology planning process, Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking the participation and input of the community. The purpose of the technology committee is to recommend goals, objectives, and priorities for technology in the school division.
Two Blacksburg Men Arrested
Taylor M. Trahan and Patrick T. Holleran, both 19 year old Blacksburg residents, were arrested by Blacksburg Police this week and charged with a combined 17 criminal offenses. The arrests are the result of an investigation into multiple reports of larcenies from vehicles beginning in September 2011 and continuing through October 2011.
Police ask for help identifying alleged thief
The Christiansburg Police Department is asking for help in identifying a shoplifting suspect. The theft occurred at the Walmart on North Franklin St. on December 19th between 7:30-8:00 p.m.,
Kipps Elementary Teacher Among McGlothlin Awards Candidates
Six of the Blue Ridge region’s best teachers have been selected as finalists for the 2012 McGlothlin Awards for Teaching Excellence. Two winners, who will be awarded $25,000 each, will be announced April 19 at a ceremony conducted by the McGlothlin Foundation, Blue Ridge PBS and Radford University’s College of Education and Human Development.
Save the Date for the 4th Annual Blacksburg Fork and Cork Festival
The Blacksburg Partnership, a non-profit economic development organization serving the Blacksburg area, announces plans for the 4th annual Blacksburg Fork and Cork, a food, wine, and art festival. The event will be held at the First and Main Shopping District, Saturday, April 28, 2012, from noon to 6 pm. This is a rain or shine event.
Dean's Body Shop: MSR Business of the Month
Winter, with its black ice spots and blustery weather that can lead to dents, dings and accidents is the perfect season to mention Dean's Body Shop, Main Street Radford's Business of the month for January 2012.
Around the New River Valley
Riner Fire Department will be having its annual Oyster and Turkey Dinner at the Auburn Elementary School Cafeteria on Feb. the 4th from 4 to 7 pm. Tickets...
Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel), an established provider of broadband services for Internet, television and home phone, announces that it...
Students from the New River Valley have been honored for their academic excellence by New River Community College. To be placed on the President’s List, a...
On January 22, 2012, at approximately 6:25 pm Blacksburg Police responded to the Orchard Lane area of town for a report of a home invasion and armed...
Dr. Gail Lawrence will be teaching water color classes Saturday, Feb. 4, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Rural Retreat Pentecostal Holiness Church and Sunday, Feb....
Griffith Office Hours Congressman Morgan Griffith’s 9th District staff will hold traveling office hours Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2-4 p.m., in the meeting room of...
Free To Talk Ministries is hosting an event on helping those who are in crisis, Saturday, Jan. 28, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Pulaski train station. The event...
The Shepherds will perform at the Fairlawn Church of God, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 27 and 28, at 7 p.m., and Sunday Jan. 29, at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. For...
Swim on Saturday with Blacksburg Parks and Recreation The first session of Saturday swim lessons will begin on January 28, NOT on January 21, as stated in...
Section 12-611, Visitors’ permits; guest permits, and business permits has been amended by approval of Ordinance 1623. The change allows for the purchase...
With the barrage of phone calls, e-mails and projects hitting employees in today’s workplace, it can be difficult to decide “what to tackle when” in order...
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today announcing those receiving congressional nominations from his office to the United...Music, Arts, Entertainment
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Several years have now passed wherein I have obsessed about my obsessions and how to control them. I have come to the conclusion I will be forever bound into this process of PTSD. I believe that PTSD is a natural occurring phenomenon that is a normal process the brain uses to protect itself, and utilize the event learning experience to enable one to cope...
Valley Sports Now - Local Sports
- Area High School Schedule 1/28/12
- Christiansburg Remains Atop RRD Standings
- Radford Dominates Giles
- Blacksburg Outlasts Salem
- Auburn Rallies Past East Mont
- Glenvar Scored 56 Second-Half Points To Beat Floyd County
- Cougars Pound Knights
- Titans Stop Blue Demons
- Spartans Handle Bruins
- Cavaliers Tame Wildcats
Giles County Observer
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Virginia Tech Coach Frank BeamerAfter watching the many college bowl games in December 2011 and January 2012, they clearly demonstrated far superior coaching than the inferior coaching decisions of Virginia Tech. The ability of those college coaches to quickly react to offensive or defensive successes of the opposing team was very impressive. It also emphasized the stark absence of this important coaching talent at Virginia Tech. Many of the bad coaching decisions by Frank Beamer and his battery of...
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Obama killed Bin Laden and Bush could not in 8 years. In fact Bush's administration paid Pakistan millions and they hid him!!! Obama gave millions of Americans a Health Care Bill that will improve medical care of millions that do not have insurance!!!
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Our condolences go out to the Mustard family during this time of great loss. She was such a good person inside and out. I know she will be missed by many. Medi Home Care - Amber, Bob & Cyndy
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