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August 26, 2021

Record Corrected for Union Soldier in Civil War

A request to the United States Army for a correction to the military record of United States Colored Soldier Thomas Fraction, who fought for the… Read the rest

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August 26, 2021

New River Valley COVID-19 and Vaccine Update

There continues to be significant news and discussion about the Delta variant in our region and across the country. Here’s what we know: Delta Variant… Read the rest

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August 25, 2021

Free GED preparation classes with NRCC

Free GED preparation classes offered through New River Community College Office of Transitional Programs are going on now in Montgomery, Floyd, Giles and Pulaski Counties… Read the rest

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August 25, 2021

DEQ Draft Recommendation to Approve Pipeling Water Permit

Today, after the better part of a decade of pushback from local and national groups urging ruling bodies to stop the controversial Mountain Valley Pipeline… Read the rest

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August 24, 2021

Six HCA Hospitals in Virginia Receive Awards

Six HCA Virginia Health System, hospitals have been recognized for a total of 41 achievements in women’s care by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for… Read the rest

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August 22, 2021

President’s and Dean’s Lists at NRCC

At New River Community College, 43 students were recently named to the President’s List and Dean’s List in recognition of their academic excellence during the… Read the rest

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August 20, 2021

Huckleberry Trail Map Now Available

Friends of the Huckleberry along with the Town of Blacksburg, Town of Christiansburg, and Montgomery County have released a high-quality, waterproof, tear-resistant paper map, which… Read the rest

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August 18, 2021

Early Childhood Development Programs at NRCC

New River Community College is offering several early childhood development and human services programs, with classes beginning this fall. NRCC offers two career studies certificates… Read the rest

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August 18, 2021

NRVHBA Awards Annual Rick Whitney Memorial Scholarship

The New River Valley Home Builders Association (NRVHBA) is excited to announce the recipient of the annual Rick Whitney Memorial Scholarship. The mission of the… Read the rest

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August 18, 2021

Update: Missing Christiansburg Girl

UPDATE: Grace Nelson has been located and is SAFE. Thanks again for your help. #TheAWAREFoundation ***MISSING JUVENILE*** The Christiansburg Police Department is asking for the… Read the rest

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August 18, 2021

Missing Blacksburg Teen

The Blacksburg Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing 15 year old Dakota Fleming. He was last seen on August 11, 2021 in… Read the rest

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August 17, 2021

8/18: Job Fair!

Montgomery County Department of Social Services is excited to announce our first annual Open Air Job Fair! This event will take place August 18th, 2021… Read the rest

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