Community Current: News and tidbits from The New River Valley

Photo: Like looking into a mirror

danielledunaway — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:20:44 +0000

Cindy and Marty Hauschildt of Christiansburg sent in this photo of their boxer, Riley and his likeness carved into a pumpkin. If you would like to carve your own pumpkin, visit BHG.com/dogs to find your favorite K-9 friend.

Thanks, Cindy and Marty!

Photo: Hazy mountains in Giles County

danielledunaway — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:54:28 +0000

Linda Bassett Hall of Pulaski sent in this photo of mountains in Giles County. This photo was taken from Mountain Lake Road. Hall said "On a clear day, you would be able to see forever."

Thanks, Linda!

Photo: Two pugs in a pot

danielledunaway — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:54:18 +0000

Carol Sinclair of Christiansburg sent in this photo of pug sisters, Maggie and Tiny, hanging out in a pot.

Thanks, Carol!

Photos: Celebrating a birthday by decorating pumpkins

danielledunaway — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:56:09 +0000

Samuel Moore of Radford had his 8th birthday recently. His mother, Angela Moore sent in these photos, highlighting the pumpkin decorating birthday party.

Thanks, Angela!

Photo: Cooking up something sweet

danielledunaway — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:55:56 +0000

"What are you cooking? Mckenzie Weddle is helping make sweet potato butter with her Grandma, Papa and Aunt Becca. The four year old is the daughter of Audra and Doug Weddle and little sister of Kaitlyn Weddle of Floyd. Her grandparents, Kirby and Irene Duncan of Indian Valley, submitted the photo."

Sent to us by Becky Pauley.

Photos: Some photos from the Rowdy Dawg Race

danielledunaway — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:33:21 +0000

Teresa S. Hash submitted these photos of Thomas Hash during the Rowdy Dawg Race Oct. 25. Teresa said "The mountain bike race was great, and the weather was beautiful."

Thanks, Theresa!

Photos: Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival

danielledunaway — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:33:03 +0000

Jonathan Hedrick sent us these photos of the Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival. He said Sinkland Farms is "for the young and young at heart."

Thanks, Jonathan!

Photo: A friendly Halloween visitor

danielledunaway — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:32:23 +0000

Joyce Sims of Radford sent in this photo of a pumpkin man found on Ingles St. in Radford.

Thanks, Joyce!

Photos of Pulaski cheerleaders at state competition

Dwayne Yancey — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:22:38 +0000

The Pulaski High School cheerleaders took part in the state cheerleading competition this past weekend in Richmond -- and we have photos, courtesy of J.J. Wimmer.

You can view his photos in the slideshow above or in this gallery format.

Do you have photos involving the New River Valley? If so, you can share at newriver@roanoke.com.

Photos of Auburn cheerleaders at state competition

Dwayne Yancey — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:18:50 +0000

The Auburn High School cheerleaders took part in the state cheerleading competition this past weekend in Richmond -- and we have photos, courtesy of J.J. Wimmer.

You can view his photos in the slideshow above or in this gallery format.

Do you have photos involving the New River Valley? If so, you can share at newriver@roanoke.com.