Virginia farmer represents industry in national committee discussion on high energy costs
WASHINGTON—The petroleum-based plastic bags used to package Virginia-grown potatoes cost David Hickman 12 cents each in 2020. That price jumped...
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Outstanding members of Virginia 4-H honored with Youth in Action Awards
The 2023 4-H Youth In Action Award winners are Kelli Garrett (left), Alice Milton (top center), Nikhita Saravanan (bottom center),...
Read moreVIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ROAD WATCH
The following is a list of forecasted highway projects that may impact traffic traveling in the 12-county Salem Transportation District...
Read moreSurvey: Average Virginian would drive six+ hours rather than take a one-hour flight
Courtesy of FamilyDestinationGuide.com FamilyDestinationGuide.com conducted a survey of 3,000 families and asked them a hypothetical question: How far would you...
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UPCOMING EVENTS Wednesday, Jan. 25: Sustainable Blacksburg Lunch and Learn: Listening Session At the Blacksburg Library, noon to 1 p.m....
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Blacksburg Rotary Club taps Ernie Wade as Citizen of the Year
(Left to right) Club President Phil Araman, Citizen of the Year Ernie Wade, and Rotary Club Director Tom Loflin, chair...
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Pets of the Week
Casanova plays hard-to-get and acts a little shy at first, but this sweet boy will definitely steal your heart. He...
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WHV director Myers named President-Elect of NRV Resource Managers Chapter
Warm Hearth Village Director Carlan Myers has been named President-Elect of NRV’s Human Resource Managers chapter.Susan Bixler, marketing coordinator, Warm...
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From the boardroom to the classroom: Author Stephen Skripak to discuss his transition
On Feb. 2, at the Blacksburg Library, author Stephen Skripak will discuss his transition from corporate America to the classroom. Submitted...
Read moreLewisGale Medical Center breaks record of babies birthed for second year in row
Submitted by Christopher Finley, Sr. marketing,public relations director, LewisGale Regional Health System LewisGale Medical Center has broken its record for...
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