Area News

The Christiansburg and Montgomery TRIAD S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) Council hosted a Retirement Brunch on August 15 for Chief Mark Sisson of the … Read the rest

Employee volunteers at Citizens Cooperative came together last week to assemble gift bags for the Supplies for Seniors program in Floyd County. Supplies for Seniors … Read the rest

September marks National Honey Month, and Virginia’s buzzing beekeeping industry offers plenty to celebrate.

From early spring until the final harvest in September each year, … Read the rest

Angie Covey, executive director of the New River Community College Educational Foundation and Pulaski County resident, was recently honored for her extraordinary leadership in helping … Read the rest

Governor Glenn Youngkin is encouraging Virginians to sign up to serve as Officers of Election to ensure accurate and secure elections this November.

Wednesday, August … Read the rest

Shortly after 10am today, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue, and Elliston Fire Dept. responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a … Read the rest

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced nearly $2.3 million in workforce development opportunity grants awarded for 22 projects throughout Virginia.

“While Virginia’s labor force participation has … Read the rest

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today $52,224,544 in Affordable and Special Needs Housing (ASNH) loans for 49 projects across the Commonwealth. The recommended projects will create … Read the rest

Matt Powell and his family run Black Creek Farm in Mechanicsville, Va. using only natural fertilizers and insect control. Powell, his wife Kim and their … Read the rest

Registration is open for New River Community College’s short-term production technician program that begins August 22.

This short-term program runs Aug. 22 through Dec. 14 … Read the rest

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that he is recommending 16 projects for funding by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), totaling $7.3 million in grants. Virginia’s … Read the rest

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $464,000 to the Friends of Southwest Virginia in order to fund planning services, a paid staff position, and … Read the rest