Montgomery County development authority to meet virtually Tuesday
The Economic Development Authority of Montgomery County will meet virtually on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at noon. The EDA Board of...
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News Brief: Governor extends business closures to May 8
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced Wednesday the extension of Executive Order Fifty-Three for two weeks, through Friday, May 8, 2020.Executive...
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Christiansburg, county parents juggle new roles with at-home schooling
Kassidy Starr, a first grader at Belview Elementary School, tackles a worksheet designed to help her learn to tell time. Like...
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Love blooms despite virus with Farmers Market proposal and engagement
Photo by Marty GordonJoey Nigro asked his girlfriend, Rusty Rouillier, to marry him during a Saturday visit to a strict...
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Tips for safely managing take-out and delivered food and delivered packages during COVID-19
Reliance on take-out and food delivery is increasing because of the COVID-19 pandemic, as for the first time in years,...
Read moreGovernor postpones June primary, asks assembly to move May elections to November
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has requested the general assembly move the May general election and all special elections scheduled for...
Read moreSmall businesses, non-profits have funding options to help with coronavirus impact
Our nation's entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations are facing an unprecedented economic disruption due to the coronavirus outbreak. On...
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Virginia Cooperative Extension agents helping essential workers by sewing masks
Leigh Ann Hazelwood sews masks for essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. When the news of medical mask shortages broke...
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Medical student seeks clues behind preeclampsia, a dangerous pregnancy condition
Fourth-year Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine student Anisha Chada researched the placenta's vascular response to preeclampsia. When pregnancy occurs,...
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Mild Virginia winter poses no threat to most plants — yet
Though the thus-far mild winter doesn’t mean problems for most plants, freezes later in the spring can cause harm. Just...
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