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Shelter Alternatives Celebrate 25th Anniversary

Shelter Alternatives Celebrate 25th Anniversary

Shelter Alternatives Inc., a Blacksburg based design-build team is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month. Founded as a general contractor and builder of custom homes in 1988, Shelter Alternatives is recognized today as one of the finest residential builders and designers in the New River Valley. Specializing in uniquely designed, homes, additions and re-model projects, they create sustainable construction projects with lower energy costs, lower maintenance, and lower impact on our environment.

06/20: VDOT Hearing on Rt 8 Improvements in Riner

06/20: VDOT Hearing on Rt 8 Improvements in Riner

The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a design public hearing on a proposed project to improve Route 8 (Riner Road) at the intersection of Route 669 (Union Valley Road and Fairview Church Road) in Montgomery County. The project will begin 0.237 mile south of Route 669 and end 0.191 mile north of Route 669.

Radford After Five Concert Postponed

Radford After Five Concert Postponed

The Radford After Five concert scheduled for Friday June 21 has been postponed with a makeup date to be determined at a later time.  As the needs of the City of Radford continue to evolve, the Main Street Radford Board of Directors are reviewing and recalibrating our promotion and economic development efforts to better serve the community. Main Street Radford apologizes for any inconvenience this change may cause and asks you to consider planning to...

06/20: Customer Service Workshop - Pulaski

06/20: Customer Service Workshop - Pulaski

Getting customers through the door requires good marketing. Keeping them requires great service. Front line staff members can make or break the customer experience, and here in our hometown, we pride ourselves on our hospitality. We’re communities of good people who care about each other and it shows in the way we do business.

06/22: Old Pros Big Band Orchestra 40th Anniversary Concert/dance

06/22: Old Pros Big Band Orchestra 40th Anniversary Concert/dance

The Old Pros Big Band Orchestra will celebrate its 40th anniversary at a special performance at New River Community College on Saturday, June 22.  From 8 to 10 p.m. dancers (and listeners) will have the opportunity to enjoy the sounds of the Big Band Era in Edwards Hall, room 117, at New River Community College in Dublin.

06/25: VDOT Hearing on Bridge Replacements

06/25: VDOT Hearing on Bridge Replacements

The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a citizen information meeting on a proposed project to replace the Interstate 81 bridges over the New River and the Route 232 bridge over I-81 on the Montgomery and Pulaski County line.The meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the City of Radford Municipal Building Council Chambers, 10 Robertson Street, in Radford.

06/21-22: Summer Solstice Fest and Carnival

06/21-22: Summer Solstice Fest and Carnival

Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. presents the 6th annual Summer Solstice Fest and Carnival which will include two days of summer fun in downtown Blacksburg. Friday June 21, Funtime Amusements will provide a carnival with games and rides for kids of all ages from 5-10pm in the parking lot of the First Church of God, Lee Street.

Norwood Salon: Business of the Month

Norwood Salon: Business of the Month

It’s just a few blocks on Main Street to a little slice of heaven, in the shape of a beauty salon and spa: the Norwood Salon, Main Street Radford’s business of the month for June. Since 1974, owner Tokie Kinser and staff at the Norwood Salon have been serving the Radford community. Now, 39 years later, the growth of the business has been remarkable.

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Radford After Five Concert Postponed
Radford After Five Concert Postponed

The Radford After Five concert scheduled for Friday June 21 has been postponed with a makeup date to be determined at a later time.  As the needs of the City of Radford continue to evolve, the Ma [ ... ]

Blacksburg Police Investigate Unattended Death
Blacksburg Police Investigate Unattended Death

On June 17, 2013, Blacksburg Police began investigating the unattended death of a 24 year old female, after receiving a request for a welfare check at her residence. The investigation is still ongoing [ ... ]

Shelter Alternatives Celebrate 25th Anniversary
Shelter Alternatives Celebrate 25th Anniversary

Shelter Alternatives Inc., a Blacksburg based design-build team is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month. Founded as a general contractor and builder of custom homes in 1988, Shelter Alternati [ ... ]

Historic Smithfield Plantation Present Musical Roots
Historic Smithfield Plantation Present Musical Roots

Join the Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation and Historic Smithfield Plantation on Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 pm for a night of history and music. Kareem McCullough, a Radford student, guitarist  [ ... ]

Radford ranks nationally in teacher prep survey
Radford ranks nationally in teacher prep survey

Radford University has earned top national marks in an examination of university teacher preparation programs released this week by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ). The NCTQ’s inaugu [ ... ]

06/30: Evangelist Ricky Leonard
06/30: Evangelist Ricky Leonard

Come hear, see and feel!! Evangelist Ricky Leonard on June 30th: Sunday morning @ 11:00am and Sunday evening @ 6:30pm  The Sick Are Healed, The Lame Walk, The Blind See, The Dead Are Raised.
Vict [ ... ]

Congressman's Weekly Newsletter
Congressman's Weekly Newsletter

On Monday, June 17, family and friends gathered in Bristol, Virginia to honor former Congressman William Wampler, Sr. and designate a portion of Interstate 81 in his honor.  Congressman Wampler s [ ... ]

NRCC and Giles Chamber to offer Summer Learning Series
NRCC and Giles Chamber to offer Summer Learning Series

A new series of workshops for businesses and individuals will be offered this summer through New River Community College’s Office of Workforce Development in conjunction with the Giles Chamber of Co [ ... ]

Police Arrest 2 Men for Burglary
Police Arrest 2 Men for Burglary

On June 17, 2013, at 10:40am, Blacksburg Police responded to the 400 block of Roanoke Street, SE, in reference to suspicious vehicle occupied by two male subjects. Responding officers located the vehi [ ... ]

Norwood Salon: Business of the Month
Norwood Salon: Business of the Month

It’s just a few blocks on Main Street to a little slice of heaven, in the shape of a beauty salon and spa: the Norwood Salon, Main Street Radford’s business of the month for June. Since 1974, owne [ ... ]

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03/20: Virginia Tech to Test Alerts in Tornado Drill

Virginia Tech will participate in the Commonwealth of Virginia's statewide tornado drill scheduled for Tuesday, March 20. As part of the drill, Virginia Tech will test its VT Alerts system at approximately 9:30 a.m. Elements of the emergency notification system to be tested include broadcast e-mails to all vt.edu accounts, electronic message boards in classrooms, campus sirens and loudspeakers, VT Phone Alerts, VT Desktop Alerts, and Twitter and Facebook postings. For more information, contact the Virginia Tech Office of Emergency Management at 540-231-2438 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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Congressman's Weekly Newsletter
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Congressman Morgan GriffithScandals – An Update, and the National Security Agency

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Local Writers

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Blacksburg Farmer's Market

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Floyd Farmers Market

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Draper Valley Farmer's Market

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Narrows Farmer's Market

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Pulaski Farmer's Market

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Wytheville Farmers' Market

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