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RSVP Awards Scholarships 2021

The RSVP Advisory Council Scholarship Committee met on April 29th and reviewed ten applications for this year’s $1,000 scholarship awards. They selected Cameron Gilmore, a(more…)… Read the rest

13th Annual Ride of Silence

Join cyclists worldwide on May 19, 2021 in a silent, slow-paced ride in honor of vulnerable road users who have been hurt or killed while(more…)… Read the rest

Virginia Ends COVID-19 Mitigation Measures May 28

Governor Ralph Northam today lifted Virginia’s universal indoor mask mandate to align with new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Governor Northam also(more…)… Read the rest

Now is the Time to Stand With Israel

Israel has faced many crises since its establishment as a modern state. In fact, it faced war at the hands of neighboring Arab countries immediately(more…)… Read the rest

Grand Screen coming to Blacksburg!

Following a pandemic year, the Big Screen is finally back, and at B&B Theatres in Blacksburg, Virginia….it’s coming back BIGGER, BRIGHTER, and BETTER than ever.(more…)… Read the rest

Armed Robbery in Blacksburg

This morning shortly before noon, Blacksburg Police were called to the Fast Mart Marathon at 1211 Toms Creek Road where a robbery was reported. The(more…)… Read the rest

Kroger Mid-Atlantic to Hold Hiring Event May 18

On Tuesday, May 18 from noon-6 p.m., Kroger Mid-Atlantic will hold a hiring event at Hotel Roanoke located at 110 Shenandoah Ave NW. The grocer(more…)… Read the rest

Plenty! in Floyd receives $25K grant

Plenty! Farm & Food Pantry is moving a step closer to its vision of environmental sustainability with the installation of a new rooftop solar array.(more…)… Read the rest

Bike, Run, Walk, or Hike Fundraiser

Tired of being inside? The “It’s Your Move” Challenge will help raise awareness of the history, arts, and cultural heritage of Blacksburg along with its(more…)… Read the rest

Deadline Extended for Leading Lights NRV Volunteer Awards

NRV Leading Lights has recently announced an extended deadline for receiving submissions for this year’s Volunteer Award nominations from across the New River Valley. The(more…)… Read the rest

Blacksburg Adopts Limited Emergency Ordinance

On May 11th, Blacksburg Town Council adopted a limited emergency ordinance, Ordinance 1966, that only applies to Blacksburg Transit operations. It provides for fare free(more…)… Read the rest

Colonial Pipeline Media Statement

Tuesday, May 11, 5:15 p.m. Colonial Pipeline continues to make forward progress in our around-the-clock efforts to return our system to service, with additional laterals(more…)… Read the rest

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