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Bicycle-Involved Crashes on the Rise in Virginia

In recognition of National Bicycle Safety Month, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is reminding Virginians, both bicyclists and motorists, to look out for
Governor Sends National Guard to Texas

Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued Executive Directive Four, Deploying Targeted Resources in Response to the Emergency Management Assistance Compact Request from the State of Texas
Griffith Statement on National Guard deployment

Today, in response to Texas’ request for assistance due to the crisis at our southern border, Virginia Governor Glenn Younkin announced that he will be
Virginia Native Plant Society Fundraiser and Grant Offer

The New River Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society is happy to announce that we are conducting our Fifth Annual Native Plant Sale on
I-81 Accident in Montgomery County kills 4

Around 3:30 this morning, a Chevrolet SUV with a U-Haul trailer was traveling north on I-81N at mile marker 120.2 when it lost control, spun
Hand-in-Hand Playground Ribbon Cutting

Please join us in celebrating the ribbon cutting and grand opening of the newly designed Hand-in-Hand playground, today May 30, 2023 from 11am-1pm, at Blacksburg Municipal Park. Attendees are encouraged to arrive
Flood Advisory in Effect until 2pm

FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON. * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE…Portions of southwest Virginia and west
Memorial Day Closings

Memorial Day is Monday, May 29 and the following operating schedules will be in place: BLACKSBURG Town Offices: Town administrative offices will be closed. Blacksburg
5/27: Shawsville Ruritan Club 75th Anniversary

The Shawsville Ruritan Club will celebrate it’s 75th anniversary this Saturday, May 27, from 2 to 4 pm at the Meadowbrook Community Center, 267 Alleghany
The Spy

On May 29th, we honor our fallen service men and women, having died while serving in the United States armed forces. Memorial Day is a
Pulaski County Target Election

Target Election June 13th: To elect target area representative to sit on the Board of Directors of NRCA to represent Pulaski County. The Board manages
Radford City Target Election

Target Election June 9th: To elect target area representative to sit on the Board of Directors of NRCA to represent Radford City. The Board manages