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Smusz to Retire from NRCA

The New River Community Action (NRCA) Board of Directors has announced the retirement of Ms. Terry Smusz, Chief Executive Officer, effective the end of June 2021. Smusz has served in the CEO position for thirty-two years. “It was with sadness…

Roll to the Polls November 3

Gotcha Mobility, owner and operator of RoamNRV bike share in New River Valley, VA, announced today its participation in Roll to the Polls, an industry-wide campaign offering free or discounted transportation to voters on election day in partnership with the…

Judges Should Judge – and Legislators Should Legislate

The process of advice and consent for a new Supreme Court Justice is currently under way in the United States Senate. While I play no part in this constitutional process as a U.S. Representative, I am impressed by the legal…

10/24: Battle of the Bridge Golf Tournament

The legendary rivalry between Pulaski County and Radford City is moving to the golf course. “The Battle of the Bridge” Golf Tournament hosted by the Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech will be played on Saturday, October 24. Teams…

Mountain View Humane Reaches 75,000 Spay/Neuter Surgeries!

Mountain View Humane is proud to announce that it has achieved an historic spay/neuter surgery milestone – 75,000 surgeries, during its 10th Anniversary! The clinic opened in Christiansburg in 2010, providing affordable, high-quality spay and neuter services to the general…

Creative Pumpkins program set for October 29

Create your very own pumpkin masterpiece. Children will be get a full size pumpkin, paint, googly eyes and pipe cleaners. Parent participation required. Register using the info below. Activity: 101102-2S Ages 5-8 Description: Creative Pumpkins Locations: Parks and Recreation Admin…

Griffith Demands Social Media Censorship Investigation

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement calling for an investigation of social media censorship following the suppression of the House Judiciary Committee Republican Twitter account: “The suppression of an official House of Representatives social media account for sharing…

#SaveBlackburg Economic Campaign

Small businesses across the country are facing unprecedented challenges. These challenges are amplified in Blacksburg and the NRV area with the lack of sports fans and parents coming to town this fall. The impact of this is estimated to be…

The Christmas Store Will Go On…

The Montgomery County Christmas Store will be held in 2020, but because of Covid-19, there will be many changes to provide for the safety of shoppers and volunteers. Eligibility and the shopping process have been altered this year. There will…

Vitale honored for Outstanding Community Service

On September 18, Margie Vitalie was honored by the Alleghany Chapter, Virginia DAR with the Award for Outstanding Community Service. The surprise presentation was made by Karen Finch, Regent of the Alleghany Chapter, at the Montgomery County Emergency Assistance Program…

Keep the Electoral College

In presidential election years, we debate the issues our country faces. Increasingly, the way our country chooses the president has become an issue up for debate. The Electoral College was the mechanism decided upon in the Constitution to elect the…

Radford Craft & Draft Handmade Market Goes Virtual

Craft & Draft, a beloved annual Radford festival will be back this year with a new look. Locally made jewelry, pottery, clothing, letterpress and woodworking are just some of the featured items that will be available this year as the…

Flood Watch in Effect through Monday morning

The remnants of Tropical Depression Delta will move from the eastern portion of the Tennessee Valley through the central Appalachians and the Mid-Atlantic tonight into Sunday night. The combination of deep moisture from the remnants and a moist southeast flow…

New River Valley Coats for Kids Collection

The American Businesswomen’s Association (ABWA) Express Network of the New River Valley is coordinating New River Valley Coats for Kids Collection 2020 for the Women’s Resource Center in Radford, VA. We are collecting children and adult coats that are used…

Radford man charged with carnal knowledge

On Thursday, Oct. 8, the Christiansburg Police Department, working in conjunction with the Radford City Police Department, charged Kevin Forest Hite, 54, of Radford with 10 felony counts of unlawful carnal knowledge (without force) of a child aged 13-14 years…

Closings/Delays on October 12

The following Montgomery County offices and facilities will be closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day, Monday, October 12, 2020: Animal Care and Adoption Center Clerk of Circuit Court County Administrative Offices General District Court Health Department Juvenile & Domestic…

Safe Options for Halloween

With Halloween just around the corner, the New River Valley Public Health Task Force reminds individuals of all ages to follow the CDC recommended guidelines for holiday celebrations. Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses and while…

10/14: Free Seasonal Flu Vaccine

The New River Health District (NRHD) will offer free seasonal flu vaccine at a special drive-thru dispensing clinic on Wednesday, October 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blacksburg High School. Vaccine will be available free on a first-come,…

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