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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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

06/21-22: 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.

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.

Around the New River Valley

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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05/12: Community Celebration & Concert

dublin-fire-dept-centennialThe Dublin Volunteer Fire Department began celebrating 100 years of service to the Town of Dublin and County of Pulaski this year. The department has planned a community celebration and concert, May 12, 2012 at Randolph Park in Dublin, VA. The event is scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m. There will be fire trucks and equipment on display, Classic Fire Trucks, Classic Cars, a concert, free catered food and more...

Extrication Demo at 3:00 PM
LifeGuard at 4:00 PM
Food served at 4:30 PM
Concert starts at 5:30 PM

For more information and to dowload the flyer, click here.  Food catered by Texas Road House. Concert at 5:30pm

Sponsored by the Dublin Volunteer Fire Department   Contact Dublin Vol. Fire Dept. at 540-674-6890
Website: http://www.dublinfd.com

Randolph Park of Pulaski County, 5100 Alexander Road, Dublin, VA 24084

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA —Oakton, Blacksburg and George Mason claimed the top spots in VHSL athletic competition for the 2012-13 school year, winning the coveted Wells Fargo Cup for Group AAA, AA...
Radford University Head Softball Coach Maggie Johnson announced the signing of pitcher Kelsey Weddle (Meadowview, Va./Patrick Henry) to a National Letter of Intent on Wednesday. Weddle comes to Radford from...
The Shawnee Swim Club started off the 2013 Southwest Virginia Swim League season with a victory over the Christiansburg Aquatic Center and Blacksburg Aquatic Center Thursday evening at the Christiansburg...
Forrest Haga of Chihowie was named the Player of the Year on the 2013 Group A All-State Baseball Team, while Wilson Memorial's Rodney Cullen and Rodney Painter of Riverheads were...
Juan Luna of Stonewall Jackson was named the Player of the Year, while Radford's Greg Wade was selected as the Coach of the Year on the 2013 All-Group A Boys...
Ridgewood Swim Club opened the 2013 Southwest Virginia Swim League season with a win over the Meadows Swim Club and Blacksburg Country Club Thursday evening at the Ridgewood pool.

Local News Sites

The Danville Science Center is getting a one-of-a-kind addition.  Construction is underway on a brand new, state-of-the-art digital dome theater.  Thu...
Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
Juniata College has named 371 students to the dean’s list for the 2013 spring semester. Hilary Frances Smith of Blacksburg, the daughter of Scott and ...
Lions Betty & Charlie along with Del. Joseph Yost encourage others to donate blood to Virginia Blood Services representatives at Festival in the Park ...
The nature series kicked off June 13 with a presentation on one of Frank Taylor’s passions — snakes.— Photo by Calvin Pynn, Special to The Roanoke Tim...
Crews from Roanoke-based Lanford Brothers Co. re-pave a cracking and deteriorating neighborhood road in Christiansburg using cold in-place recycling. ...
Some local kids are staying active this summer as they train for a triathlon. It's designed with distances they can successfully complete and build ha...
Watch out for pockets of dense fog early this morning as you head out the door.Today will be partly sunny with an isolated chance for a pop up thunder...
The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Thursday: 1. BERNANKE SPEAKS, D...
Money raised will benefit "Special Love," Virginia non-profit that offers support to children with cancer and their families, including summer camp.
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ABINGDON, Va. (AP) — A police chief in southwestern Virginia has been charged with drug distribution. Marion Police Chief Michael Dean Roberts was ar...
Mariners set to Broadcast all Home Games, Select Road Games From Pulaski Baseball Inc. The Pulaski Mariners begin their 2013 Appalachian League seaso...
Lillian Hayes Wheeler Moore, age 87 of Draper, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at LewisGale Hospital-Pulaski.               Born March 3, 1926 in H...

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Congressman's Weekly Newsletter
Congressman Morgan GriffithCongressman'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 served our nation as a member of the United States Navy before being elected to serve two different s [ ... ]

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Griffith Remarks on Liberty, Government Overreach, and John Wilkes
NRVNewsGriffith Remarks on Liberty, Government Overreach, and John Wilkes

Following recent reports of certain federal agencies accessing the phone and internet data of American citizens, Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to discuss Great Britain's John Wilkes and his fight for liberty. You can watch and hear his remarks  [ ... ]

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Scandals – An Update, and the National Security Agency
Congressman Morgan GriffithScandals – An Update, and the National Security Agency

As investigations continue into what transpired surrounding the September 11, 2012 terrorist attack on our diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya, President Obama announced Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice as his next national security adviser.  It was Ambassador Rice who appeared on num [ ... ]

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Local Writers

One of the great things about what I do is the chance to photograph and film music and those who enjoy playing and listening. The Chantilly Farms Bluegrass Festival last Memorial Day weekend was a good example: A day of good music, good food and good...
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The world is becoming a weird place. Not just because we're all getting older, but because everything with which we are familiar keeps shifting and changing in meaning and purpose. Words don't mean what they used to. Teenagers no longer date, or even...
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

Radford Farmers Market
Radford Farmers Market

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

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Shawsville Farmers Market
Shawsville Farmers Market

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

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Blacksburg Farmer's Market
Blacksburg Farmer's Market

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

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Floyd Farmers Market
Floyd Farmers Market

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

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Draper Valley Farmer's Market
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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Wytheville Farmers' Market
Wytheville Farmers' Market

We're located inside the former R.P. Johnson's lot on Main Street, in downtown Wytheville. The marke [ ... ]

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