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Photos of Radford and Blacksburg cross country runners at state meet

Deb Miller shares these photos from the state cross-country meet this past weekend. Most show Radford runners, but you can see some Blacksburg runners, too.

And, in some of the group shots, lots of other runners.

Thanks, Deb.

You can view her 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.

Photo: Life is but a dream on the New

Cathy Tyler, of Blacksburg, sent in these photos of the Virginia Tech Faculty Womens' Club Whitewater Canoe Club. They are enjoying a nice fall day on the New River.

Thanks, Cathy!

Photo: A festival in Pulaski

David Quesenberry of Pulaski sent in these photos of various festivities from Pulaskifest in October.

Thanks, David!

Photo: Girls soccer team Kroger Cup champs

Jon and Karen Fleming, of Blacksburg sent in this picture of the NRUSA U13 girls' travel soccer team. They  finished as U13 age group champions at the 2009 Kroger Cup Tournament which was hosted by the Roanoke Star Soccer Club Oct. 10-11. They finished with a perfect 4-0 record. The girls have defeated teams from Roanoke Star, Central Virginia United and Loudoun County.

Team members featured: (Standing, l to r) : Brittany Box (Asst. Coach), Kady Cox, Jane Everett, Faith Kurek, Kaylee Taylor, Catherine Boyle, Christina Kass, Jennifer Fleming, Bonnie Angermeier, Briana Graham, Kathleen Moriarty (Head Coach); (Kneeling, l to r): Erin McMahon, Mary Kate Quinn, Mackenzie Williams, Abby Mertes, Katie Turk, Ariel Shumate, Brooke Stephenson (not pictured: Anne Scott Hopkins).

Photo: Auburn class of 1964 reunion

Diane Yopp submitted this photo of the Auburn High School class of 1964 reunion. The reunion was held Oct. 3 at the Riner Fire Station. Yopp said "We get together each year and have a wonderful time of fellowship."

Seated: Gail Tinley Simpkins, Gloria Alderman Hylton, Frances Duncan Wade, Eloise Akers Alderman, Brenda Cox, Johnson.

2nd Row:Johnny Meredith, Estelle Dobbins, Home Ec. teacher Brenda Kenley Luz, Josie Thomas Bishop, Diane O'Dell Yopp, Andy Grim, Lloyd Phillips.

3rd Row: Robert Young, Dwayne Bonds, Don Adams, Travis Simpkins, Junior Reed, Roger Wade.

Thanks, Diane!

Photo: Get my good side

This photo of a deer was sent in by Diane Yopp of Christiansburg. This was taken Oct. 17 on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Floyd count. Yopp said "He was so close, I took it through the car window. He did not run, just posed for his picture." She was also amazed to see the cross.

Thanks, Diane!

Photo: Time capsule and peace pole dedication

Rev. Christine Brownlie sent in this picture of herself and members of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Blacksburg, dedicating their time capsule and a memorial peace pole. Brownlie said "The eight plaques on the pole say 'May Peace Prevail' in the languages that were the native tongue of those who died in the shootings at Virginia Tech on April 16 2007."

Thanks, Christine!

Photo: Morgan and her overalls

Teresa Hash sent in this picture of Morgan Derkay. "She looks so cute in her bibs I could not resist," Teresa said.

Photos from Blacksburg vs. Christiansburg football

Wendell Jones shares this photo gallery from Friday's football game between Blacksburg and Christiansburg.

Thanks, Wendell.

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

Photos from Pulaski vs. Salem football

Cathy Sargent shares this photo gallery from Friday's Pulaski - Salem game.

Thanks, Cathy!

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

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

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Comments

    • RENEE: CONGRATULATIONS AUNTIE DORIS………R 30;MOMMY & DADDY TOO!!!!!!
    • Debbie Shelor: What fun we had at the reunion. Thanks Melanie for sharing this photo.
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    • Doris Nixon: Jeremiah: Congratulations! You made the news. The picture is great. Callie is going to have a hard time...
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