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Christmas At The Museum
The Montgomery Museum & Lewis Miller Art Center presents Christmas At The Museum on Thursday, December 13, 2018. Eat, drink and be merry! Join us for complimentary food, drink, and music while enjoying the holiday decor as provided by community volunteers. Admission is free. For more information, visit: our website or our Facebook page or call 540-382-5644.
Christiansburg Aquatic Center announces new, reduced rates
The Christiansburg Aquatic Center is adopting new, more affordable rates for use of the facility. The change will go into effect in January 2019, but individuals who sign up for automatic withdrawal before Jan. 1, 2019 will be entered into a raffle for swim lessons, birthday party packages and more. Town residents ages 18 and […]
12/17: Chamber Membership Lunch Meeting
The Floyd Chamber of Commerce is holding its final membership lunch meeting of 2018 on Monday, December 17th at Noon in the Skyline National Bank’s Community Room in Floyd. This is a holiday potluck affair; guests are encouraged to bring a dish to share. The chamber will provide drinks, plates, napkins and cutlery. This month, […]
Blacksburg Police conducting a Death Investigation
Blacksburg Police located a male subject in the 1600 block of Carlson Drive unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene. Early indications show that there was no foul play. The subject was transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office and the Blacksburg Police are conducting an investigation into his death. No further details will be […]
Toys and Food Collection for the holidays
The Emergency Needs Task Force (ENTF) of Pulaski County will be collecting toys and non-perishable food items to help those in need this holiday season. ‘Tis the season of giving, and we invite you to join us in our effort to help ensure a joyous holiday season for all by dropping off donations at the […]
Help for Sexual Assault Victims & The Greatest Generation
Before the 115th Congress concludes, the House of Representatives will take up an important bill I cosponsored with Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX), the Megan Rondini Sexual Assault Victims Protection Act. The namesake of the bill was a student at the University of Alabama. One night, Megan was raped by a man from a prominent local […]
Secondary Roads Being Plowed
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) equipment operators and contractors in western Virginia have made good progress on plowing and treating interstate and primary (those roads numbered 1-599) roads this morning. Plowing on secondary roads and neighborhood streets (those numbered 600 and above) is underway throughout the region. Interstates 77, 81 and 581 are in minor […]
VDOT: Avoid Unnecessary Travel
Snow has arrived in the Commonwealth, and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is warning motorists to prepare for heavy snow accumulations and treacherous travel as a winter storm continues across parts of southern, central and western Virginia Sunday. While forecasted accumulation totals vary, some portions of the Commonwealth could see over a foot of […]
Inclement Weather Information for Christiansburg
Snow is in the forecast for the Town of Christiansburg this weekend, Dec. 8-10. Public Works crews are pre-treating roads on Friday, Dec. 7, and are currently planning to begin 24-hour snow removal operations at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9. That schedule will adjust as necessary depending on the forecast, and crews will continue […]
12/15: Journey to Bethlehem
Directly following the Dublin Christmas Parade, enjoy a FREE event INSIDE Dublin United Methodist Church. *Soup, Grilled Cheese, Cookies, Hot Cocoa *Small Gifts for Kids *Games *On-Site Mini-Train Ride! Rain or shine! Saturday, December 15, 11:30am All are welcome! Questions? Contact the church office. Dublin United Methodist Church 424 E Main St Dublin, Virginia 24084 […]
12/7-9: Drive-Thru Live Nativity
A free drive-thru experience with live characters and animals. Enjoy cookies and hot cocoa at the Quill Coffee Shop and have your picture taken with Santa. Gateway Baptist Church 2196 Harding Rd Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
FIRST Tech Challenge Christiansburg Qualifier
More than 400 of the best and brightest middle and high school students in Virginia will meet at Auburn Middle School to test their teamwork and ingenuity at the FIRST Tech Challenge Christiansburg Qualifier. This event, on December 8th, is free and open to the public. WHAT: FIRST Tech Challenge Christiansburg Qualifier WHEN: December 8th, […]
12/15: A Service of Gifts
The Draper United Methodist Church will present its Christmas program “A Service of Gifts to the Christ Child” in the sanctuary of the Draper UMC located at 3080 Greenbriar Rd. in Draper on December 15 starting at 6 p.m. After the service refreshments including hot chocolate and cookies will be served in the fellowship hall. […]
APCO Scam Alert
On December 6, 2018 a report was received by the Giles County Sheriff’s Office on a scam that involved the APCO Company. The report was taken because the original caller from AKA “APCO” called a business in Giles County stating their account was not paid. The business had caller ID and told the Sheriff’s Office […]
Radford Snow Removal Preparation and Procedures
Winter Storm “Diego” is expected to bring significant snowfall to our region and Radford City Officials have already begun preparations for the storm, but with every significant snowfall event snow removal becomes complex. To help citizens better understand the snow removal process, we have put together answers to frequently asked questions. How does Radford decide […]
Foundation Awards $3.6 Million in Forest Conservation Grants
The Virginia Outdoors Foundation (VOF) today announced $3,629,710 in grants to support seven on-the-ground projects that protect and restore forests in Giles, Roanoke, Montgomery, Botetourt, Rockbridge, Bedford and Pittsylvania counties. Several of the projects will also create new opportunities for outdoor recreation and education in their communities. These grants were awarded from the Forest CORE […]
DAK Lights
DAK Lights presents their 2018 Season Performances at Randolph Park in Pulaski, VA starting on Thursday, November 22, 2018 through Monday, December 31, 2018. Performance Schedule: • Every Sunday-Thursday from December 2-20, 2018 from 5:30-10:00 pm • Every Friday-Saturday from December 7-22, 2018 from 5:30-11:00 pm • Sunday, Monday & Tuesday from December 23-25, 2018 […]
12/6: Pulaski Aglow
The Town of Pulaski presents the 2018 Pulaski Aglow on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Jackson Park in Pulaski, VA. Kick off the holidays with a variety of free family friendly events! Visit Santa, decorate cookies and roast marshmallows before watching the tree light up in Jackson Park. Events include: • Cookie Decorating • Marshmallow […]