Local Stories

The staff at the Blacksburg Public library and all the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Libraries will help you find a book you’ll...

Liz Kirchner communitynews@ourvaley.org Downtown Blacksburg Inc., the town’s merchant association, is encouraging all residents to participate in the surveys guiding...

Santa and Mrs. Claus helped RSVP volunteers deliver totes to residents of Kroontje Health Care Center. With the help of...

Conceptual drawings courtesy of KR Christiansburg LLC Christiansburg leaders have been vocal for the past few years on empty buildings...

Plans for a regional recreation park on the outskirts of Christiansburg has been moving at a snail’s pace. Town council...

Pat Brown Contributing Writer In a basement studio near Radford, Nikki Pynn finally has room to build on her most...

Liz Kirchner communitynews@ourvalley.org Christiansburg Mayor Barber (left) presents a plaque and keys to the city in thanks to Joe and...

The pets-of-the-week are from the Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center. Each Saturday the News Messenger features a dog...

A new gateway to the south end of Virginia Tech’s campus opened Thursday. A grade-separated, diverging diamond interchange at the...

The chalkboard sign reads “Beautiful Place.” Holding it in steady hands, 96-year-old Charles Franklin gives a half-smile as he poses...