Looking for Area News Headlines?
Please visit this link to see them. The headlines page takes a little longer to load and we want our readers to be able to access our site as quickly as possible.
Suspects sought in credit card theft/identity fraud
The Christiansburg Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying three individuals believed to be involved in multiple incidents of credit card theft and fraud in both Christiansburg and Roanoke. The suspects – believed to be two males and one female – are targeting victims in busy stores and restaurants, taking advantage of the […]
Pedestrian in serious condition after being hit
At approximately 7:21 p.m. on Tuesday April 23rd, Blacksburg Police Department responded to a Motor Vehicle Crash in the 1600 block of Patrick Henry Drive involving a pedestrian. The vehicle struck the pedestrian who was attempting to cross Patrick Henry Drive. The pedestrian was flown to Roanoke by Lifeguard and is in serious condition. The […]
Fatal crash in Blacksburg
Blacksburg Police Department is investigating a Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash. At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday April 24th, Blacksburg Police Department responded to a Motor Vehicle Crash near South Main Street and Rt. 460 Bypass. A vehicle was traveling east on the entrance ramp from South Main Street to Rt. 460 Bypass. The vehicle ran […]
4/28: Spring Concert
Blacksburg Community Strings presents their 20th Annual Spring Concert on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Blacksburg Middle School. Join us for an afternoon of live classical music including guest artist Kari Jukka-Pekka Vainio on cello. The program includes: – “Variations on a Rococo Theme for cello” by Tchaikovsky – Dances from “Rodeo” by Copland – […]
4/28: Cars for Cancer Car Show
Cars for Cancer NRV presents their Spring 2019 Car Show on Sunday, April 28, 2019 in the parking lot in front of the NAPA Auto Parts in Christiansburg, VA. Cars for Cancer NRV hosts two car shows annually in an effort to raise awareness and money to fight cancer. Vehicles of all types are welcome. […]
4/25-27: Annual Plant Sale
The Virginia Tech Horticulture Club and Hahn Horticulture Garden presents the Annual Plant Sale starting on Thursday, April 25, 2019 through Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Washington Street Greenhouses and Hahn Horticulture Garden at Virginia Tech. Annual Plant Sale Schedule: • Thursday from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM • Friday from 8:00 AM – […]
4/27: Rollin’ on the River Food Truck Rodeo
The second annual Rollin’ on the River Food Truck Rodeo is just one of many activities planned for April 27 in Radford. Over 25 food trucks are scheduled to serve specialty food and treats in Radford’s waterfront Bisset Park from 11AM-6PM. The event is being sponsored by Thai This Express, Radford University Athletics, Front Porch […]
4/26: The Gibson Brothers
The Gibson Brothers, multi-award winners of International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) awards, will perform Friday, April 26, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. at New River Community College in Dublin. The event is sponsored by NRCC Fiddle, Banjo and Dance Club. The bluegrass band, including brothers Leigh and Eric Gibson, has performed professionally since the late 1980s. […]
4/24: Raise the Roof GiveBigNRV
Giles County Christian Service Mission presents the Raise The Roof GiveBigNRV Open House on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Join us for hot dogs, popcorn, drinks, door prizes and find fantastic deals in our sidewalk sale. Check out our newly expanded facilities and help us raise the funds to replace our aging roof. Without this building […]
Kaine making stops in southwestern Virginia
This week, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine will travel to Southwest Virginia to discuss education, economic development, and combating the drug addiction crisis. Kaine’s role on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee gives him a platform to carry the conversations he has around the Commonwealth with him as he works to reform America’s […]
4/28: Empty Bowls Fundraiser
Get your ticket for our annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser that provides funding for our Floyd Backpack Program which provides food for over 200 Floyd County children! Sunday, April 28 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM at Floyd County High School BUY YOUR ADVANCE TICKET AT: – Bell Gallery and Garden – Floyd Center for the Arts […]
4/27: Broomin’ and Bloomin’
With spring here it’s time to start planning for Montgomery County’s annual Broomin’ and Bloomin’ cleanup event. This is an excellent opportunity to protect our local environment, but it’s also a way to promote community pride and goodwill and help ensure that Montgomery County will be sustainable for generations to come. • The event is […]
Sweet Adelines Meeting Today
The first meeting of the new prospective Sweet Adeline all female chorus will be held Tuesday April 23rd at 6:45 pm in the JOBA Blacksburg office at 1971 Kraft Drive, Suite 2700 (upstairs). Women of all ages and voice ranges are encouraged to attend. Singers do not need to be able to read music as […]
RSVP Scholarship Deadline May 2
May 2 is the cutoff date to apply for the Scholarship awards given by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Montgomery County and Radford. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to outstanding students in the Montgomery County and Radford school systems who plan to pursue studies in a human services/ human medical field. For […]
Blacksburg to compete in City Nature Challenge
As citizen and community science initiatives build momentum around the world, this year’s fourth annual City Nature Challenge will expand to more than 150 cities across six continents, including Blacksburg, Virginia. Kicking off April 26 at 12:01 a.m. in each time zone, the challenge runs through April 29, 11:59 p.m. The global event calls on […]
Fight Hunger. Spark Change Campaign
One in eight people in Southwest Virginia struggle with hunger, according to Feeding America’s most recent “Map the Meal Gap” study. To raise awareness and combat hunger across the country, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Feeding America® and Feeding America Southwest Virginia are kicking off its sixth annual nationwide “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” (FHSC) campaign, which will […]
Home-based lodging permits to be required
Do you manage an Airbnb, VRBO or other home-based lodging option out of your residence? Beginning July 1, 2019, the Town of Christiansburg will require residents to obtain an annual permit with the Town to be a homestay host and to register with the finance department to collect and remit the applicable fees and taxes. […]
Great Christiansburg Easter Egg Hunt moved to Rec Center
Due to rising creek levels and standing water at Kiwanis Park, tomorrow’s Great Christiansburg Easter Egg Hunt will be moved to the Christiansburg Recreation Center. Because we expect some individuals may still go to Kiwanis Park, we’ll have a staff member present at the park to direct people to the Recreation Center. To accommodate those […]
