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.
NRCC holds fifth annual Comic Con on Oct. 27
New River Community College’s fifth annual Comic Con will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at NRCC in Dublin. The event, sponsored by the NRCC library, will feature artists, authors and dealers from around the New River Valley and beyond. The schedule for panel discussions is as follows 10:30 to […]
VT swim meet this weekend
This Friday (10/26) and Saturday (10/27) come out and support your #25 ranked Virginia Tech Hokies as they take on Ohio State (#10 Men & #15 Women) and Penn State in a two-day head-to-head swim meet format. Swimming & Diving competition begins Friday at 5 p.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m. Once competition begins, each […]
Prescription Drug Costs
Previously, I reported in this column that two bills meant to combat high drug prices had passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate. I am happy to say that President Trump has since signed them into law. The Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 and the Patient Right to Know Drug Prices […]
10/27: HallowHim Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 27th at 4 pm in the Max Creek Baptist Church parking lot. Outdoor event for kids in 6th grade and under. Dress in family-friendly costumes, please! Plenty of fun activities, stories, popcorn, and more!
NAACP 43rd Freedom Fund Banquet
The Montgomery County-Radford City-Floyd County Branch of the NAACP held its 43rd Freedom Fund Banquet on October 13th in Latham Ballroom at the Inn at Virginia Tech. The theme of the banquet was “Defeat Hate: Vote.” 430 members and supporters attended, and there were 37 sponsors. The welcome was given by the Master of Ceremonies, […]
Aquatic Center offering personal training
The Christiansburg Aquatic Center is now offering a personal training and healthy lifestyle program. The personal training and healthy lifestyle program offers a wide variety of personalized exercise and nutrition options that allow participants to gain a new perspective on total body wellness. Work one-on-one with our certified trainer to become the best version of […]
High Wind and Freeze Warnings in Effect
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Freeze Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 10 AM EDT Monday. * Temperatures…As low as the lower 30s on Monday morning. * Winds…Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph this morning. * Timing…Strongest winds will occur before daybreak with […]
10/25: Business After Hours
Americare Plus has outdone themselves again with another fun Business After Hours Theme: Flannel, Boots and Bonfires. Come dressed in your finest flannel and boots and enjoy networking, chili, s’mores and more! Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 5:30 PM – 7 PM Amari Care Plus Pulaski 1184 E Main St, Pulaski, Virginia 24301
10/20: Harvest Festival
This year’s Harvest Festival will include Dr. Francis Webster’s “Magic of Chemistry” Show, an inflatable obstacle course, live music, a 50/50 raffle, food, hayride, face-painting, crafts and much more! Bring your family & friends! Saturday at 10 AM – 2 PM Our Saviour Lutheran Church 1845 Cambria St NE Christiansburg, Virginia 24073
Update on Arienna Day Disappearance
Our office continues to actively work with Roanoke City Police Department concerning the disappearance of Arienna Day from their jurisdiction September 11, 2018. Based on information received over the course of the investigation we believe that Arienna is deceased and that Andrew Terry disposed of her body shortly after leaving Roanoke and arriving in Montgomery […]
Connecting Families with Safe, Affordable Homes
Housing Connections, formerly Pembroke Management, Inc., a regional non-profit will address its commitment to the community to connect families and individuals with safe, affordable homes to improve their quality of life. During the press conference, Housing Connections will provide an update on its economic development impact and unveil its new brand. When: 10:00 A.M. Friday, […]
Health Tidbits
Before the start of the 2019 fiscal year on October 1, the House of Representatives passed several appropriations bills combined with a Continuing Resolution to fund the Federal Government. They have since been signed into law by President Trump. I voted for the Continuing Resolution. The Continuing Resolution was combined with appropriation bills for the […]
RSVP Supplies for Seniors Fundraiser
RSVP of Montgomery County and Radford held its 11th annual fundraiser to benefit Supplies for Seniors. The event was held on Thursday, October 4 from 8-11 am at the Christiansburg Recreation Center. In January 2019, the RSVP Supplies for Seniors project will provide many homebound seniors and veterans with personal and household supplies when bad […]
Community Meeting on Affordable Housing
Housing affordability is increasingly a concern for renters and homeowners as Blacksburg and Virginia Tech continues to grow. Blacksburg strives to be an affordable place to live for all of its residents: students, service and retail workers, young professionals, families, and retirees. At the same time, the town has established ambitious goals to reduce community-wide […]
Election Night Event at the Floyd Country Store
On Tuesday, November 6 at 7:30pm, The Floyd Country Store is hosting a special Election Night screening of the new film: The Ballad of Shirley Collins, with an opening set of music by Anna & Elizabeth. The film will be followed by Q&A session with the producers. The Ballad of Shirley Collins Widely regarded as […]
VA Techniques Gymnasts Flip Over $800 Sponsorship
Virginia Techniques Gymnasts in Christiansburg has received $800 funded by U.S. Cellular’s Community Connections program for 80 J.O. competitive gymnasts to represent the gym at gymnastics meets all across the state of Virginia and beyond. “Organizations like VA Techniques Gymnasts provide valuable experiences for our local youth and we are happy to support them through […]
Pulaski County Road Conditions
The following roads have been impacted by the effects of Hurricane Michael in Pulaski County as of 11 pm tonight:
Montgomery County Road Conditions
The following roads in Montgomery County have been impacted by the effects of Hurricane Michael, as of approximately 11 pm: