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Christmas holiday schedules

Blacksburg: Town facilities, including Town Hall and the Aquatic and Recreation Centers, will be closed December 24 & 25 for the Christmas holiday. Solid waste
Griffith: The Omnibus Spending Bill

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement on the omnibus appropriations legislation funding the Federal Government for the rest of fiscal year 2021: “As
CVS Health Begins COVID-19 Vaccines in Long-Term Care Facilities

CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) has formally launched its COVID-19 vaccination program for long-term care facilities, whose residents have been disproportionality impacted by the pandemic. CVS
Mail theft reported in Riner

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on persons involved with larceny of mail today (12/20/20) during the hours of 1am-5am in the Christiansburg/Riner
Kroger donates 400 turkeys to Feeding Southwest Virginia

Today, Kroger donated 400 turkeys to Feeding Southwest Virginia that will go to local families who rely on food banks and food pantries to feed
Christmas Traditions

Christmas is a time of tradition, for families, communities, and throughout our society. For those of us who celebrate, like me, we each have our
Missing Teenager

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile. Lani Aylssa Welch was last seen by family at
RSVP Holiday Tote Bag Project

90 Holiday Tote Bags were delivered to residents of Radford Health and Rehabilitation Center on Tuesday, December 15th. Due to COVID-19, the Annual RSVP Holiday
Weather-related announcements 12/17

Due to inclement weather, Blacksburg Community Center classes, Senior Strength at 9:00 a.m., and Pilates at 10:00, are canceled tomorrow, Thursday, December 17. Floyd County
Blacksburg Santa Tour 2020

Saturday, December 19, 2pm – 5pm Santa and a few of his Police, Fire, and Rescue friends will make their way through town spreading holiday
VDOT: Avoid travel during winter storm

With winter weather anticipated to impact Virginia on Wednesday, Dec. 16, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is urging drivers to avoid travel during this
Candy Apples and Toads

An analogy I like to use for the legislative process invokes candy apples and toads. Legislation rarely includes only things I like – the candy