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Tim Shepherd. Photo courtesy of Tim Shepherd Marty Gordon [email protected] The first person to announce intentions to seek the office...

The Huckleberry Trail near Merrimac Road has been closed for the past three months but is now reopened to walkers,...

The popularity of the children’s reading area at the Christiansburg Library is caus-ing future space needs. Photo courtesy of MFRL...

Marty Gordon [email protected] The town manager in Blacksburg is proposing no increase in the tax rate this coming budget year....

Free concert to benefit Mont. Co. Jr. Appalachian Musicians CHRISTIANBURG - The Montgomery County Junior Appalachian Musicians’ Spring Community Concert is...

CHRISTIANSBURG - The New River Valley Home Builders Association's (NRVHBA) 45th annual Home Expo, presented by Ewing Construction & Cabinetry,...

Now through Mar. 30:   Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry Just One Can Food Drive-Contribute one can to help reach the...

We’ve all heard of Paul Revere. But have you heard of Susanna Bolling? On Saturday, Mar. 28, 2026, readers of...

Marty Gordon [email protected] The Virginia Parole Board has denied parole to three prominent convictions in Montgomery County. Jonathan T. Utin...

Draper Provisions and The Library Café are being planned along Draper Road in Blacksburg, directly across the street from the...