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10/13: The World Of The Whartons
What was it like for a young woman to run a household in Radford during the Civil War? Why was the railroad bridge at Radford burned by Union troops? Answers to these and other interesting questions will be revealed at presentations given on Saturday, October 13, 2018 as part of the Glencoe Mansion, Museum and […]
10/21: Plenty! Harvest Festival
Mark your calendars – Plenty! is hosting its 4th Annual Harvest Festival. Like past years, there will be good food, good music and good friends. This event is FREE and all are welcome to join us and celebrate: October 21st (Sunday) from noon to 4pm at Plenty! 192 Elephant Curve Road, Floyd Virginia.
10/15: Community Meeting
An opportunity for the community to hear an overview of the County’s activities and for citizens to talk with the supervisors about issues of interest to them. In addition, the Board of Supervisors and county staff would like to receive feedback from citizens about the future park in Riner, which will be located behind the […]
Fall Cleanup runs Oct. 6-19
The Town of Christiansburg will host the semi-annual Fall Cleanup from Oct. 6 through Oct. 19. During this time, residents of the Town desiring special trash pickup must place these materials with their garbage on their regular pickup day. (Note: The special collection trucks may run behind schedule due to volume but will attempt to […]
Direct Sports launches online volleyball site
Direct Sports, Inc., a family-owned and -operated baseball and softball equipment supplier, has recently launched a new product division for volleyball players, dubbed Volleyball Direct. This new volleyball division comes amidst Direct Sports’ 30th anniversary in business. Volleyball Direct will be an e-commerce volleyball product brand with products for both teams and individual players. The […]
10/13: Eric Gress to perform at NRCC jamboree
Eric Gress, country singer and songwriter, will perform for New River Community College’s Fiddle, Banjo and Dance Club Jamboree on Saturday, October 13. Music will begin at 6 p.m. in 117 Edwards Hall at NRCC in Dublin. Gress is a solo country artist from Pulaski. He began his music career in 2016 and released his […]
10/14: Cars for Cancer NRV Fall 2018 Show
Cars for Cancer NRV hosts a Bi-annual Charity Car show to help raise money for our local Montgomery County Relay for Life and The American Cancer Society. 1655 N Franklin St, Christiansburg, VA
Basil Edwards Recognized with Award
Onward NRV, formerly known as the New River Valley Economic Development Alliance, recognized Basil Edwards, Director of Operations for the City of Radford, during the Annual Onward NRV Dinner held on September 20. Edwards was recognized for his years of commitment and leadership contributed to the economic growth and development of the New River Valley. […]
Appalachia: Cradle of Music
A recent award ceremony including a Southwest Virginian at the Library of Congress reminded me of our region’s rich musical heritage. The course of American music was shaped by traditions, people, and places found within the borders of Virginia’s Ninth District. The Southwest Virginian honored in Washington is Eddie Bond of Fries, among the foremost […]
2018 Trunk or Treat
The Town of Pulaski, Greater Pulaski Alliance and Food City are partnering again this year for Halloween! The 2018 Trunk or Treat will be held in Jackson Park. This year’s theme is Heroes and Villains. The top 3 best “dressed” vehicles will receive a prize. If you wish to sign up for the Trunk or […]
New faculty and dean join NRCC
Seven new full-time faculty members and a new dean of business and technologies have begun employment at New River Community College. Debbie Bond, of Dublin, has been appointed dean of business and technologies. She accepted the position after serving as interim dean of business and technologies. Bond began at New River in 1978 as a […]
10/13: Radford Museum Anniversary
As part of the 20th Anniversary Celebration on October 13, 2018, Glencoe Mansion, Museum and Gallery in Radford will feature new exhibits. To illustrate the lives the Whartons, the original owners of Glencoe, an exhibit of cultural history re-creates the setting of an 1890s dinner party at the mansion. This exhibit will be set up […]
Griffith Votes to Support Opioid Legislation
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement after voting to support an amended version of H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, which will soon go to President Trump’s desk: “The opioid crisis is the most urgent health crisis of our time, as many residents of the Ninth District know from […]
10/14: Annual Harvest Day Service
First Baptist Church, 555 West Rock Road, Radford, VA will celebrate Harvest Day on Sunday, October 14,2018 beginning at the 11:00 a.m. hour. Guest Speaker will be Sister Cassandra Tembo. She is the Chief Administrative Officer at Cedar Lake Lodge, Inc. In Louisville, Kentucky. Cassandra supports her husband in pastoring Corner of Hope Church, an […]
Single vehicle accident in Plum Creek
On September 27th at approx 1230 PM, Montgomery County Deputies responded for a motor vehicle crash on Radford Rd. near the intersection of Plum Creek Rd. Preliminary investigation by deputies showed that a 2015, Chevrolet Equinox operated by Debra Graham age 57 of Christiansburg, ran off of the roadway and overturned. Members from Christiansburg Fire […]
10/8-11:The Tri-Community Revival Services
October 8th – 11th 7 p.m. nightly Zion Hill Baptist Church 780 West Rock Road Radford, VA 24141 SPONSORED BY: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ROCK ROAD, RADFORD, FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, NEW RIVER, AND ZION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH Psalm 85:6: Will you not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You? NIV
Griffith to Sponsor Academy Day in Wytheville
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) will be sponsoring his 2018 Service Academy Day on Saturday, September 29, 2018. Students will have the opportunity to meet with invited officials from the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, as […]
9/28: RSVP Bake Sale
The RSVP Bake Sale will be held on Friday, September 28 from 8 am to 2 pm in the main lobby of the Montgomery County Government Center, 755 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg. For more information, contact Mandy Hayes at 382-5775 or hayesaw@montgomerycountyva.gov