Workshop aims to help the New River Valley reach across the political divide
From Better AngelsA Better Angels workshop designed to give participants an opportunity to practice conversations around difficult topics will be...
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Musicians come together to help one of their own
CHRISTIANSBURG - A rocking fun concert will be held at the Christiansburg High School on Friday, January 18, 2019 to...
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Blacksburg’s fifth annual Soul Food Sampling sets the table for conversation, history, and “a truly American cuisine”
Impromptu, hosting a Soul Food Sampling, people who remember life in New Town, stand and sing at last year’s culture-sharing...
Read moreFederal school nutrition programs funded til March
Liz Kirchner As the government shut-down continues, the federal Child Nutrition Programs that support multiple school and community feeding programs...
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New book re-examines Gina Hall murder case
Photo courtesy of Ron PetersonThe new book, “Under the trestle” takes a look at the 1980 murder of Radford University...
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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...
Read moreLifeguarding 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. ...
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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...
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Alas, Radford’s Green Heron Arts closes, owner Murphy thanks artists, community
The Green Heron Arts (111 Third Ave.), Radford's local retail and art gallery, closes its doors after almost eight years,...
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Two area K-9 officers pass away
By Marty Gordon Local law enforcement agencies are mourning the deaths of two K-9 officers earlier this month. Both Virginia...
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