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Energy and Commerce Work
As you know, I serve on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The following are some of the issues we are working on. Progress on Prescription Drug Prices High prescription drug prices are a burden on many Ninth District residents. There are a variety of reasons why prices have soared, but one necessary factor in […]
Free Renter Education Workshops
The workshops are for tenants, landlords, friends, anyone considering renting, and the variety of days and times New River Valley locations make the workshops accessible to busy people. Floyd New River Community Action (120 Epperly Mill Rd, SW, Floyd) Thursday, October 11 1:00 PM Tuesday, October 30 3:00 PM Thursday, November 15 1:00 PM Friday, […]
10/20: Fall Carnival & Ground Breaking
On Saturday, October 20, 2018, The New River Valley Habitat for Humanity will host a Fall Carnival and Ground Breaking Ceremony from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church. There will be carnival games and races, prizes, kettle corn and candy. Music will be provided by Bobby Parker and Kat Mills. The […]
Motorcycle crash sends Blacksburg man to hospital
Officers from the Christiansburg Police Department responded at 1:20 p.m. this afternoon to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of North Franklin Street and Shoppers Way. Upon arrival, officers determined that David Britt, 68, of Blacksburg, had been operating a three-wheel motorcycle on southbound N. Franklin Street when, according to witnesses, he ran a […]
Phone scam reported
The Christiansburg Police Department has received additional reports of a phone scam, in which callers inform the victims that a bench warrant has been issued against them for failing to appear for jury duty. The callers tell the victims they must pay a fine to avoid jail time and instruct them to buy gift cards […]
10/20: National Weather Service Open House
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg is hosting an Open House, Saturday, October 20th, 2018, from 10 AM to 3 PM. It’s free and located at 1750 Forecast Drive. Come learn about the National Weather Service and what we do on a daily basis. There will also be booths and displays in the parking lot […]
10/7: Hacksburg Cider Making
Hacksburg presents their 4th Annual Hacksburg Cider Making with on Sunday, October 7, 2018. Bring your own apples and containers and join us as we celebrate Autumn by making fresh squeezed apple cider! You can also make a personalized laser engraved cider mug to take home for only $2.00. Free tours of the Hacksburg community […]
10/7: Harvest Day at Smithfield
Smithfield Plantation presents Harvest Day at Smithfield on Sunday, October 7, 2018 from 12:00 to 5:00 pm. Join us for an afternoon filled with family fun! Enjoy cider pressing demonstrations and tastings from apples grown in Smithfield’s Heritage Orchard, Blacksmith demonstrations, house tours, bring your very own jams and preserves to participate in a Jam […]
10/13: Mount Tabor Ruritan Biscuit Breakfast
Hungry for some biscuits and gravy, or biscuits and apple butter? On Saturday, October 13th, from 8 am to 10 am, the Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will be serving up scratch-made biscuits topped with delicious sausage gravy, or with the latest batch of our “world-famous” apple butter. Breakfast will be served in the Fellowship Hall […]
Radford man charged with Recklessly Handling a Firearm
On October 3, 2018 at approximately 8:30pm, Radford City Police responded to the 300 Block of Bolling Street in reference to a shots fired call. Upon arrival and investigation, Officers learned that a suspect had discharged a firearm at an aerosol can in close proximity of another individual. After identifying the suspect, arrest and search […]
10/6 & 7: Floyd Arts & Crafts Festival
The GFWC Floyd County Woman’s Club presents the 51st Floyd County Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday, October 6, 2018 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and Sunday, October 7, 2017 from 12:00-5:00 pm at Floyd County High School. This year over 180 artisans and craftsmen will offer their handcrafted wares for sale including ceramics, […]
10/5: Butch Robins Band in Concert
Dogtown Roadhouse presents the Butch Robins Band in concert on Friday, October 5, 2018. As far as banjo players are concerned, few are as innovative or stylistically diverse as is “Butch” Robins. Butch’s musical diversity is evidenced in the bluegrass world by his inclusion as one of the longest tenured banjoists for Bill Monroe and […]
10/20: Picking’ with Presley
On Saturday, October 20, The Floyd Country Store presents a special evening of flatpicking guitar greats. 14-year-old Presley Barker has been taking the bluegrass music world by storm, as two-time flat-picking guitar champion at the Old Fiddler’s Convention in Galax, Virginia, West Virginia Stage Flatpicking Guitar Champion and last year’s winner of the Wayne C. […]
10/4: Walkathon & Pancake Breakfast
RSVP will host a Walk-A-Thon + Pancake Breakfast on Thursday, October 4 from 8-11 am at the Christiansburg Recreation Center to benefit the 2019 Supplies for Seniors program. The pancake breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, orange juice, coffee, and water. The meal will be available during the walking event for a $5 donation. Michael Barber, […]
10/6: Radford Highlanders Festival
Virginia’s Blue Ridge mountains are the perfect setting for the 22nd annual Highlanders Festival in Radford, VA on Saturday, October 6th. Visitors will be delighted with a full menu of music, athletic games, sheepherding and more than 50 craft and food vendors. Set in Bisset Park along a beautiful stretch of the New River, the […]
10/7: Blacksburg Fire Department Open House
The Blacksburg Fire Department would like to invite you to their annual Open House at 407 Hubbard St. (note different location from previous years). Come meet the firefighters and see the trucks. Sparky The Fire Dog will make guest appearances. LewisGale Hospital Montgomery will be providing light refreshments. This year the Fire Prevention Week theme […]
10/7: 5K Race & Heart Walk
Hundreds of New River Valley area residents are expected to step out to raise funds to fight heart disease and stroke, America’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers at the American Heart Association’s 5K Race & Heart Walk Saturday, October 7. The event begins with activities at 1:00 pm and the walk begins at 2:00 […]
10/13: Venga! Indoor Climbing Competition
The annual Venga! indoor climbing competition, will be held at Crimper’s Climbing Gym, 100 Central Ave., Christiansburg, Saturday, Oct. 13. All levels of competition—recreational to expert—will be held at this USA Climbing Collegiate and USA Climbing Bouldering sanctioned event, said John H. Johnson, Crimper’s CEO. USA Climbing is the national governing body for competitive climbing […]