Building a foundation for the future
By Steve Frey There has been a lot of discussion in the Commonwealth lately about the importance of expanding the...
Politicians are picking their voters, but redistricting reform can stop gerrymandering
After the next national census, new boundaries for voting districts will be established in Virginia for all 100 House...
Daughters of the American Revolution name historic Smithfield its newest shrine: the first in southwest Virginia
Photo from Historic Smithfield siteEighteenth century house Smithfield in Blacksburg In a press release this week, Smithfield-Preston Foundation announced that...
Lifeguarding classes: Can summer be far behind?
Lisa Bass Winter is here. There will be days of cold, wind, ice and snow. Rest assured, summer will return. ...
Siobhan Craige named assistant professor of human nutrition, foods, and exercise
Submitted photoSiobhan Craige Siobhan Craige, assistant professor of human nutrition, foods, and exercise, is one of a number of new...
Frosty 5K
Photos courtesy of Runabout Sports Results from the December 24, 2018, Frosty 5K in Blacksburg: (Top 46 listed out of...
Virginia Techniques place at recent meets
Big Dog Meet: Hosted by Maverick Gymnastics in Charleston WV Over 500 competitors from 4 different states Level 3:...
CHP Works with Local Conservation Group to Preserve Brush Mountain
Community Housing Partners (CHP) Homeownership has worked with a local conservation group to preserve more than 550 acres of forestland...
Herrmann, Lou Sanderson
Lou Sanderson Herrmann, 90, of Blacksburg, Va. died on Dec. 24, 2018. She is survived by her children, John M....
Troxel, Sarah Mae Duncan
Sarah Mae Duncan Troxel, 54, of Christiansburg, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. Born on March 21, 1961,...