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BLACKSBURG – Second-grade teacher Jackie Hodge threw a party for her Gilbert Linkous Elementary class this spring. A highlight ...
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Pearisburg mother knits to honor memory of her son
“Knit one, pearl two” has never held so much meaning. It’s an action most knitters perform without thinking but will forever ...
Second-annual Kids Day honors fallen officer
CHRISTIANSBURG — Keeping the community safe and happy in a family-friendly environment is why law enforcement officers risk ...
Football players serve seniors
CHRISTIANSBURG — Food servers are usually in uniform when on the job. Those handing out dishes at English Meadows’ annual ...
Claytor Lake Fest finds success using Facebook to attract new visitors
Tradition has driven visitors to the Claytor Lake Beach Festival for more than 15 years. For its 16th year, organizers of the ...
In Radford, Adele Katrovitz stops community from raining cats and dogs
After months of searching for her missing cat Maggie, Fairlawn resident Elizabeth Victory felt defeated. “Even after a few ...
Mad Dog Boutique to stay open by popular demand
Mad Dog Boutique owner Dorothy Egger has decided to keep her Blacksburg store open, after some public encouragement and outcry. “The ...
New food truck serving up cheesy treats
CHRISTIANSBURG — The phrase “We Sell Smiles” might sound cheesy to some people, but cheesy is likely a characteristic Casey ...
Photos: Montgomery County Relay for Life
Montgomery County’s Relay for Life was held May 31 at Christiansburg High School. Jeannine Cooper shares photos from the event ...
Young mother motivated to graduate
ELLISTON — Hunter Taylor should have just taken the General Education Development test, received a GED certificate and never ...
‘Be There’ for your kids, Radford City Schools urges parents
RADFORD — A new Radford City Schools campaign is asking parents to “Be There.” The community answered the call Wednesday ...
A mixed set of memories
This spring, seniors across the country will reflect on their educational experiences as they exit high school, but perhaps few ...
Masters at work
CHRISTIANSBURG — Although the New River Valley Garden Tour is more than a month away, gardeners are already hard at work preparing ...
Bobcats celebrate with former champs
RADFORD — The Radford boys’ basketball team celebrated their 2013 Group A Division 2 championship alongside some like-minded ...
Girl Scouts peek into the past
CHRISTIANSBURG —This year marks the 101st anniversary of the Girl Scouts, and thanks to a local troop, artifacts from many ...
Learning from the fruits of their labor
BLACKSBURG — Two Blacksburg boys are making history, and a little bit of juice, at the Blacksburg Farmers Market this spring. Brothers ...
Lyric hopes to wrap up digital campaign online
More than 400 people from around the country have donated more than $25,000 to a Kickstarter campaign aimed at helping The Lyric ...
Cruiser carries message for the military
CHRISTIANSBURG — The Christiansburg Police Department rolled out its military-themed Memorial Police Vehicle on Wednesday in ...
Eagle Scout project aims to protect and prepare
CHRISTIANSBURG — Xander Grove has spent his Boy Scout career learning skills and tactics needed to live out the Boy Scouts ...
Teen leads blood drive in honor of fallen officers
CHRISTIANSBURG — When Christina Poole sought a way to motivate people to help save lives, her first thought was to provide ...
Andy Bitter's Virginia Tech football
- Better know a ’13 opponent: Miami
- HS coach Jim Cantafio on QB Andrew Ford: An ‘A-plus kid in every aspect of his life’
- Better know a ’13 opponent: Boston College
Aaron McFarling's sports
- “Even the troublemakers give respect”
- Big days from Stroup, Hefflinger in twinbill split
- Friday: Holmes decision looms; U.S. Open
