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Radford Early Learning Center receives artwork & grant

Radford Child Development, Inc. board member Mr. Dick Harshberger and his wife Mrs. Kathleen Harshberger continue their work with Mr. Gary Gillespie Israel to secure artist Dorothy Gillespie’s legacy in Radford. At a small ceremony last Friday, September 10th, Israel… Read the rest

Rural Resilience Summit registration underway

As communities throughout Southwest Virginia seek to emerge from the health and economic crisis caused by COVID-19, the topic of resilience in rural communities is gaining relevance, interest and importance. The Rural Resilience Summit, slated for Oct.28, will bring together… Read the rest

Tech Airport Awarded $4.5M Grant

Thursday, September 16, 2021 – U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a grant of more than $4.5 million to fund a runway extension at the Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport in Blacksburg, Virginia. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the… Read the rest

ABWA Chapter installs new officers

New River Valley Express Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) installed their new slate of officers for the 2021-2022 year in Christiansburg, VA, during their monthly luncheon at the Holiday Inn Christiansburg Blacksburg on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.… Read the rest

NRCC to offer 10 and 7 week courses this fall

New River Community College is currently enrolling students for upcoming 10- and 7-week classes for the fall 2021 semester. Students can take classes to begin college or catch up or get ahead for a program they are currently enrolled in… Read the rest

9/18: Blacksburg Brew Do

The 12th annual Blacksburg Brew Do craft beer festival welcomes back the best in craft brewers from the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond, offering an outstanding selection of ales, lagers, pilsners, stouts, ciders and more. Delicious food provided by local food… Read the rest

Market Square Jam with LP & the Trash Pickers

Blacksburg’s Market Square Jam is an official Crooked Road affiliated venue that provides fun and entertainment on Wednesday evenings, June through September. The Jam takes place at Market Square Park from 7-9 p.m. Catering to traditional Old Time music, the… Read the rest

Larcenies from Vehicles Reported

Blacksburg and Christiansburg Police Departments are conducting a joint investigation into the early morning larcenies from vehicles. The suspects targeted vehicles located at “Fitness Facilities”. Multiple vehicles located in parking lots at local gyms were broken into. Various items were… Read the rest

10/3: Halloween Murder Mystery at Clay Corner Inn

Join Jump into Mystery on Sunday 10/3/21 at 4pm for a Halloween murder mystery poolside at Clay Corner Inn! This will be an interactive murder mystery event where you will play a character, solve clues, and interrogate all of the… Read the rest

Griffith Remembers 20th Anniversary of 9/11

Twenty years ago, our nation was attacked by terrorists. Like many Americans, I remember where I was when I learned of the news on September 11, 2001. As I worked in my law office that morning, my bookkeeper at the… Read the rest

RSVP 9/11 Day of Service Project

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Montgomery County and Radford Advisory Council voted to send baskets filled with baked goods, prepackaged snacks, and note pads to twenty-two emergency service agencies in Montgomery County and the City of Radford.… Read the rest

Carol Lidgard is GRI graduate

Carol Lidgard, Associate Broker and Roanoke Sales Manager at Coldwell Banker Townside, REALTORS® has completed the curriculum required to achieve the highly acclaimed Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation. Ms. Lidgard joins other top producers in the residential real estate industry… Read the rest

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