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Police Officer David Haidle receives MADD award

Christiansburg Police Department’s Officer David Haidle was one of more than 200 law enforcement officials throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia recognized for outstanding efforts in DWI enforcement and education on Wednesday, Sept. 30 in a virtual ceremony on the @MADDVA…

10/10: Freshman Caldwell March and Skipper Cannon firing

Virginia Tech cadets will use a portion of the Huckleberry Trail for a 13-mile march between 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 10. Cadets will be using the trail between the library and Heritage Park and will be wearing…

Speaker Pelosi’s Wrong Priorities for Coronavirus Relief

Since COVID-19 first developed, we have learned a lot about the virus. Although far from unlocking all its secrets, scientists now know much more about its symptoms and transmission, as well as how to treat it. By contrast, Speaker of…

10/17: Beliveau Harvest Party

Join us on Saturday, October 17th for a celebration of all things harvest! Featuring a number of autumnal food specials, a wine and soup pairing, peanut-butter and jam tasting, and delicious mulled wine, you’re sure to find something tasty for…

Christiansburg Police respond to two critical incidents

On the evening of Monday, Oct. 5, the Christiansburg Police Department responded to two serious incidents that resulted in a large police presence in multiple parts of the Town. At approximately 8:11 p.m., the Christiansburg Police Department responded to the…

10/3: Southern Flair Vendor Fair

Southern Flair Vendor Fair to be held on Saturday, October 3rd from 10 am – 7 pm at New River Valley Mall, Christiansburg. Craft Vendors and Direct Sales Vendors. Wreaths, Handmade Baskets, Earrings, Tupperware, Vinyl Crafts, Home Decor, Gifts, Color…

10/15: Blues, Brews & BBQ

The 7th Annual Blues, Brews & BBQ – FROM HOME! A live-stream music event with a guest appearance from Nikki Giovanni Thursday, October 15, 2020 – Starting at 7:00 PM EST The Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation will be hosting…

Glencoe Museum Gallery Show by Teresa Regil

Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of the gallery show by portrait artist Teresa Regil, “A Painted Portrait of a Beloved. A Family Heirloom.” The show will be on display October 6 through December 4.…

Wanted for Research Study

The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) is seeking individuals who • Have a valid U.S. driver’s license • Are 18 years of age or older • Have never ridden in a self-driving (driverless), automated vehicle ‒ Total participation time is…

Senior Project & ITSM Manager

SENIOR PROJECT AND ITSM MANAGER Job No. 513445 Secure Identity Services Department • Blacksburg, Virginia Virginia Tech seeks applications for a senior administration/IT position to work in the following areas: PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Work with university departments, organizations, and technology contractors…

10/3-16: Christiansburg Fall Cleanup

The Town of Christiansburg will host its annual Fall Cleanup from Oct. 3-16. During this time, the Town will collect special items placed out at the curb. These special materials must be placed out on the resident’s regular garbage collection…

Westbound 460 reduced to single lanes due to accident

The westbound lanes of Route 460 in Giles County near Narrows remain closed following a tanker truck crash and fire that occurred on Sunday, Sept. 27. The closure is in place near Route 460’s intersection with Route 643 (State Line…

Governor and First Lady Northam Test Positive for COVID-19

On Wednesday evening, Governor Ralph Northam and First Lady Pamela Northam were notified that a member of the Governor’s official residence staff, who works closely within the couple’s living quarters, had developed symptoms and subsequently tested positive for COVID-19. Both…

New 16 Frogs FrogFinder guide

As families transition back to remote and in-person school, many will be looking for safe, socially-distanced outdoor activities that reinforce the science, art and history concepts they are learning in their classes. The new 16 Frogs “FrogFinder” guide is a…

Tonight: An Evening with Redd Volkaert

Canada native Redd Volkaert had no difficultly establishing his place among the country’s top Telecaster guitar slingers and is best known as the successor to the great Roy Nichols in Merle Haggard’s famous backup band, The Strangers. Recently of Austin,…

Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival

Sinkland Farms 29th Annual Pumpkin Festival offers entertainment for all ages! Visiting the farm’s picture-perfect, rolling fields is an annual family tradition for many Virginia families. Pony rides, awe-inspiring farm animals, appearances by a live scarecrow and the 12-foot-tall HOKIEtron…

Childcare Providers Recovery Grant

Montgomery County and the Towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg have established a grant fund to support the recovery and stabilization of childcare providers and their ability to respond to the changing needs of families as a result of the COVID-19…

Political analyst to speak on Elections

Political analyst Rachel Bitecofer, who has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, and NPR, will speak on Elections in the Trump Era in a Zoom Community Forum, Thursday, Oct. 8, 7 p.m. The event…

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