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  Town of Christiansburg photoThis map shows the area that will be covered in the downtown watershed study. The Town...

A public comment opportunity to discuss Main Street pedestrian improvements will be held tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m....

A Master Gardener grant last year funded a straw bale garden to help youth volunteers from several schools build beds...

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program will hold a Pancake Breakfast on Thursday, Oct. 19 from 8-10 a.m. at the...

Photos by Lisa Bass A Carillon Lifeguard Helicopter circling the NRV Mall preparing to land in the parking lot at...

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

Lisa Bass Contributing writer Sunday is Global Handwashing Day. This global advocacy day is dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding...

Research recently conducted by Drs. Donna and Cliff Boyd, co-directors of Radford University’s Forensic Science Institute (RUFSI), and senior anthropological...

All residents should vaccinate pets and take precautions to help prevent the spread of rabies. A skunk collected Friday, Oct....

Kent Jewelers and Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. announce the 9th Annual Pretty in Pink fundraiser to support breast cancer awareness on...