Blacksburg community strategizes for change
Liz Kirchner communitynews@ourvalley.org In the first of three public meeting, more than 100 people filled the all-purpose room of the...
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Toys For Tots locations can be found all around the NRV
Photo by Lisa BassToys For Tots Coordinator Harold Ross and NRV Biker Church Minister Joe Walker begin a count of...
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Humane society pet-of-the-week
The animal of the week is from the Humane Society of Montgomery County. Each Wednesday the News Messenger features an...
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Governor appoints new member to the RU Board of Visitors
Lisa Throckmorton Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today the appointment of alumna Lisa Throckmorton to the Radford University Board of Visitors...
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Barnes and Noble puts books on the Radford Elf Shelf
Photo by James Nicely of Radford.Katie Loichinger proudly displays the the generous array of books donated to the Radford Elf...
Read moreStreet Closure for Christmas parade staging and farmers’ market
The tree lighting ceremony will take place in Town Square at 6:55 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8 followed immediately by...
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Bright sparks: Community Housing Partners awarded again for deep-energy retrofit
Mark Jackson and Bill Beachy, Vice Presidents of Energy Solutions at Community Housing Partners, accept the Virginia Energy Efficiency Leadership...
Read moreMrs. Claus visits local libraries this week
Mrs. Claus, Santa’s most important helper, will visit our local libraries to read to children, make crafts, and promote literacy...
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Families plus math equals success at Shawsville Middle School
Liz Kirchner communitynews@ourvalley.org At Shawsville Middle School Math Night, families learn how to see the math in everyday life, bolstering...
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Civilians and first responders honored for rescuing women from burning vehicles
Four first responders and two civilians were recognized for their heroics involving two separate car crashes, both of which had...
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