News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
7/9: The Friday Night Jamboree Returns
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On Friday, July 9th the historic Friday Night Jamboree will once more take place inside the walls of The Floyd Country Store for the first
Christiansburg names new engineering director
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The Town of Christiansburg is pleased to announce that Mike Kelley has been promoted to director of engineering. Kelley, who previously served as assistant director
7/9: Dixie Power Trio at Summer Arts Festival
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Summer Arts Festival presents Dixie Power Trio Friday, July 9 from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on Henderson Lawn In the event of inclement weather,
Summer Fun Camp Returns!
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Come join in on all the fun. Games, swimming, trips, movies, outdoor adventures, laser tag, and more. Children will need to bring a packed lunch or snack
Annual Hydrant Flushing starts July 7
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The Town of Blacksburg will be testing fire hydrants in the northwest quadrant July 7-23. Hydrant flushing can cause temporary pressure changes and discolored water.
Giles County Accident kills one, injures two
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At 1:29 p.m. on Thursday (July 1), Virginia State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Big Stoney Creek Rd just north of Norcross Rd.
Artist Fellowships Available
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The Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) has announced the opening of its 2021-2022 Artist Fellowship program, this year highlighting Literary Arts, and most specifically, POETRY. All
Phone transaction $10 fee reinstated
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Governor Northam’s Executive Order 79 ends Virginia’s State of Emergency due to the novel coronavirus. As a result, the Town of Christiansburg’s existing policy to charge a
Independence Day Celebrations in the Area
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Blacksburg: 2021 Fireworks Show is on July 4th at 9:30 p.m. (rain or shine) at the old Blacksburg High School property on Patrick Henry Drive
G3 Assistance for Students Available
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On the heels of Governor Northam’s 21-22 budget signing, G3 assistance at New River Community College is now available to eligible students seeking certifications and
Independence Day Closings
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Blacksburg: All town administrative offices will be closed on Monday, July 5 There will be no BT service on Sunday, July 4 and BT offices
Born on the Fourth of July
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July 4th has long been celebrated as America’s birthday. The day in 1776 that the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence has been