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Kimberlie Honaker – setting an example

Kimberlie Honaker – setting an example

Three different jobs lost to the bad economy. Four children at home to think about. By 2011, Kimberlie Honaker’s self-esteem had hit a serious low point. “I knew I had to do something,” Honaker says. “I wanted to set a better example for my kids.” Honaker completed NRCC’s nurse aid certificate program in 2007 and went on to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. “I loved that line of work,” she said. So much so, that she...

Keaton Hanks – working hard and helping others

Keaton Hanks – working hard and helping others

Mention New River Community College graduate Keaton Hanks’ name in front of just about any of the college’s faculty, staff or administrators and big smiles quickly appear. The December 2012 graduate has made a name for himself at the college through his friendliness and stellar work ethic.

05/25: March Against Monsanto

05/25: March Against Monsanto

March Against Monsanto New River Valley, VA has announced that on May 25, 2013 over 200 participants will join the international grassroots movement, “March Against Monsanto.” Monsanto is the bio-engineering firm responsible for the infiltration of GMO seeds and crops, worldwide. The National organizer, Tami Monroe Canal, started the movement in an effort to raise awareness of the growing urgency to get genetically modified organisms (GMOs) foods labeled or banned in America, where there are...

Real Estate Tax Due June 5

Real Estate Tax Due June 5

Town of Blacksburg Real Estate Tax invoices for the first installment of 2013 have been mailed and are due by Wednesday, June 5, 2013. If you have not yet received a tax statement, call the Department of Financial Services at 540-961-1105.

Morgan Linkous – getting a head start

Morgan Linkous – getting a head start

Going to college can be tough -- especially if you decide to do it while you’re still in high school. But for Morgan Linkous, tackling college during her senior year at Giles High School was a great way to jump start her future. In many ways, Linkous is a typical high school senior. She’s finishing up classes like trigonometry, ecology and dual-enrolled English in preparation for graduation, while battling the usual case of “senioritis.” But,...

05/20: NRV Christian Festival Planning

NRV Christian Events Festival Planning Meeting will be held on Monday, May 20, 2013. Meeting at the Pulaski County Library located at 60 3rd Street, Pulaski, VA 24301. Meeting at 6:30 pm. Everyone is welcome! If interested in helping out and for more information, call 276-620-3191 or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Galaxy Play Parties Launch in the NRV

Galaxy Play Parties Launch in the NRV

Galaxy PlayUSA is launched in the New River Valley, where birthday parties are an adventure that create lifelong memories; featuring a variety of party options including the Princess Ball and Ahoy Mate Pirate Adventures, in addition to the Unbirthday Party Adventure, which is open to the public on select Friday Nights.

05/20: Police Memorial Ceremony

05/20: Police Memorial Ceremony

On Monday, May 20, 2013 at 5 p.m., the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office will host the 9th Annual Police Memorial Ceremony in the Montgomery County Government Center, 755 Roanoke Street in Christiansburg. We will be honoring those officers who lost their lives and were injured during 2012 and remembering those from Montgomery County who have also paid the ultimate sacrifice: Officer Terry Griffith, Officer Scott Hylton, Security Guard Derrick McFarland, Corporal Eric Sutphin, & Officer...

Blacksburg Man Arrested for Malicious Wounding

Blacksburg Man Arrested for Malicious Wounding

On May 19, 2013, at 2:35 am, Blacksburg Police responded to the intersection of Draper Road and College Avenue in reference to a fight and possible stabbing. Blacksburg Police, with assistance from Virginia Tech Police, arrived on scene and found one subject with multiple lacerations.

Around the New River Valley

06/01: The Jarrett Lane Memorial Golf Tournament
06/01: The Jarrett Lane Memorial Golf Tournament

Join us for a day of golf as we raise money to support youth activities in Giles County and spend time remembering Jarrett. In addition to some great golf on one of the area's best courses, we will ha [ ... ]

Blacksburg Man Arrested for Malicious Wounding
Blacksburg Man Arrested for Malicious Wounding

On May 19, 2013, at 2:35 am, Blacksburg Police responded to the intersection of Draper Road and College Avenue in reference to a fight and possible stabbing. Blacksburg Police, with assistance from Vi [ ... ]

Galaxy Play Parties Launch in the NRV
Galaxy Play Parties Launch in the NRV

Galaxy PlayUSA is launched in the New River Valley, where birthday parties are an adventure that create lifelong memories; featuring a variety of party options including the Princess Ball and Ahoy Mat [ ... ]

Real Estate Tax Due June 5
Real Estate Tax Due June 5

Town of Blacksburg Real Estate Tax invoices for the first installment of 2013 have been mailed and are due by Wednesday, June 5, 2013. If you have not yet received a tax statement, call the Department [ ... ]

05/25: March Against Monsanto
05/25: March Against Monsanto

March Against Monsanto New River Valley, VA has announced that on May 25, 2013 over 200 participants will join the international grassroots movement, “March Against Monsanto.” Monsanto is the bio- [ ... ]

Prenatal/Post Natal Exercise Class

Pregnant or just had a baby? Learn safe and effective exercises to do for each trimester and after giving birth. Siblings may sit quietly during class. Location: Blacksburg Community Center

Christiansburg Police Department Dedicates Memorial Police Vehicle
Christiansburg Police Department Dedicates Memorial Police Vehicle

The Christiansburg Police Department unveiled their Memorial Police Vehicle in front of Christiansburg Town Hall today at 11 a.m.  The patrol vehicle is dedicated to the past, present, and future [ ... ]

Primary Residential Mortgage: Businss of the Month
Primary Residential Mortgage: Businss of the Month

There is so much that goes into buying a home. The folks over at Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc., Main Street Radford’s Business of the month for May, want to help you understand all the intric [ ... ]

BT Seeks Input on Live BT4U Map
BT Seeks Input on Live BT4U Map

On May 20, 2013 Blacksburg Transit (BT) will launch a live mapping feature to complement the existing BT4U service. The added live mapping feature allows customers to see the location of the bus in re [ ... ]

PDA & CE Course – 8 Curious Vessels Of Chinese Medicine
PDA & CE Course – 8 Curious Vessels Of Chinese Medicine

A continuing education course for acupuncturists and Certified Massage Therapists familiar with Chinese Medicine being offered at the Blue Ridge Center for Chinese Medicine. The 13 PDA and CE credit c [ ... ]

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06/02: Music & Stories Event

berriereventWar stories, bluegrass and an old-time Roanoke country music radio show will bring the 1940s back to life during the next “Music and Stories” event this Saturday at the Floyd Country Store.. Featured will be author Ralph Berrier Jr. and the Java Brothers bluegrass band. Berrier’s critically acclaimed book “If Trouble Don’t Kill Me: A Family’s Story of Brotherhood, War, and Music” tells the true story of Berrier’s grandfather and great-uncle – twin brothers Clayton and Saford Hall, whose incredible tale took them from the depths of Depression-era poverty to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry to the bloodiest battlefields of World War II. Learn more or purchase tickets online.

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Valley Sports Now

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Opinions

Does It Really Matter?
NRVNewsDoes It Really Matter?

Yes, Hillary Clinton, ex-Secretary-of-State, emotionally cried out this in an investigation of the Bengazi tragedy.  It took the lives of her diplomatic corps!!!  It does matter because you set up a diplomatic station in Bengazi.  It shows the lack of coordination as I stated about in [ ... ]

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Scandals in Washington: Benghazi and the IRS
Congressman Morgan GriffithScandals in Washington: Benghazi and the IRS

Benghazi: As part of the House’s continuing efforts to determine what took place before, during, and after the September 11, 2012 terrorist attack on our diplomatic facility in Benghazi, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform recently held a hearing featuring three whistleblowers,  [ ... ]

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Moles in the Government
SwampyMoles in the Government

It's obvious there are stringent reforms needed to counter disfunctional administration throughout the State Department, Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation and Executive Branch of the White House. Another horrendous attack since 9/11 when Twin Towers were obliterated. The citizens of [ ... ]

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Local Writers

Jeff Little, the piano player out of Boone, North Carolinia, who sometimes plays concerts with Wayne Henderson, offered this tribute to the legendary Dave Brubeck and his classic song, “Take Five,” during an appearance with Henderson at the Floyd Cou...
Everybody hears from the government on down about being ready to “bug out”; implying if there is a disaster coming such as a hurricane, snowstorm, zombie invasion or perhaps the mother-in-laws annual visit you need to be prepared to go to a safe have...
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Yes, God has a sense of humor. We have to live a lot of years before being convinced of this interesting tidbit of information. My first experience with God’s humor came to me when I was 43 years-old. I had just been told by my eye doctor that my vis...

Farmers Markets

Shawsville Farmers Market on Saturdays
Shawsville Farmers Market on Saturdays

Rt 460 (Rt11) between Salem (east) and Christiansburg (west). Traveling from Salem look for speed li [ ... ]

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Radford Farmers Market on Saturdays
Radford Farmers Market on Saturdays

The Radford Farmer's Market is located in the Norwood Square public parking lot located on East Main [ ... ]

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Blacksburg Farmer's Market Wednesdays & Saturdays
Blacksburg Farmer's Market Wednesdays & Saturdays

Come see live music, sample fresh harvested produce, or spin a hula hoop in the sunshine. The Blacks [ ... ]

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NRV Grown: Christiansburg Farmer's Market
NRV Grown: Christiansburg Farmer's Market

Co-operative fresh market featuring locally produced vegetables, fruit, plants, jams, jellies, baked [ ... ]

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Floyd Farmers Market: Saturdays
Floyd Farmers Market: Saturdays

Floyd Farmers Market begins May 29th and runs throughout the summer on Saturday mornings from 8 am u [ ... ]

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Saturdays at Draper Valley Farmer's Market
Saturdays at Draper Valley Farmer's Market

Draper Valley Farmer's Market is located at the historic Draper Mercantile & Trading Company nea [ ... ]

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Farmer's Market on the Farm
Farmer's Market on the Farm

Farmers Market on the Farm (540) 921-2466 x 3 White Gate Local grown produce, homemade pastries, din [ ... ]

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Narrows Farmer's Market
Narrows Farmer's Market

The Narrows Farmers Market is located on Monroe Street in downtown Narrows. The Market has several t [ ... ]

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Pulaski Farmer's Market
Pulaski Farmer's Market

The Pulaski Farmers' Market is held every Saturday from May 3rd through October 4th at the [ ... ]

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