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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...

The Virginia Marine Resources Commission published a call for public comment and inquiry on the Mountain Valley pipeline in this...

A second organizational meeting for the Christiansburg Arts Council has been set for Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 in classroom 2...

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support cancer patients and...

To benefit the 2018 Supplies for Seniors program, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Montgomery County and Radford...

Liz Kirchner [email protected] BLACKSBURG---Shadow Lake Village residents and neighbors expressed their displeasure regarding biker safety on Shadow Lake Road, and...