Local Stories

BLACKSBURG—Mistletoe lore dates back centuries—to the Celtic druids and Norse mythology—as a symbol of fertility, peace and love The plant’s...

Upcoming Events:   Wednesday, Dec. 13:   Blacksburg Farmers Market At Market Square Park,100 Draper Rd SW. The Blacksburg Farmers...

Ingles Castle, “La Riviere,” is looking for the community’s help to put a new roof on the historical landmark. Lori...

Lori Graham Contributing Writer Special recognitions for Montgomery County Public Schools’ seniors of the month and MCPS Board members were...

LewisGale leaders and town officials hold an official ground-breaking ceremony for a new emergency room facility set to open in...

The Palestine flag with a fist is flown at the demonstration, representative of standing in strength and solidarity as well...

Upcoming Events:   Saturday, Dec. 9: Jolabokaflod Book Exchange At the Christiansburg Library; 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Icelandic...

The Virginia Tech Electric Service (VTES) has received numerous calls indicating that the public phone number for the VTES business...

Town of Blacksburg is recognized for winning two 2023 Virginia Municipal League Awards, partnering with Live, Work, Eat, Grow. Pictured...

 Amy Pruden. Photo by Peter Means for Virginia Tech. BLACKSBURG - University Distinguished Professor and environmental scientist Amy Pruden will...