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10/31: Radford Halloween Drive-Boo

All treats will be pre-packaged, and current safety guidelines will be followed. Please note this event will occur rain or shine, while supplies last. Come with your vehicle decorated for Halloween, while seeing spooky decorations, then turn the corner to…

10/31: Citizens Drive-thru Halloween Circus

The Fun begins at Floyd Rec Park. DRIVE-THRU HALLOWEEN EVENT OCTOBER 31ST 7 – 9 pm Please Stay in Your Vehicle! Please start at Floyd Rec Park where you will get your FREE Admission Ticket. We are limiting the number…

10/31: Night Full of Fright in Christiansburg

Calling all ghouls and goblins! Enjoy a Night Full of Fright during this drive-thru trick-or-treat event at the Christiansburg Recreation Center parking lot from 5 to 7 p.m. on Halloween, Saturday, October 31. Have a little tricks with your treats,…

Five-Star Awards for HCA Virginia Hospitals

HCA Virginia hospitals have earned 90 five-star ratings for the leading conditions and patient outcomes according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians, and health systems. Every year, Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance at nearly…

10/30: Halloween Trick or Treat Drive Thru

Halloween Trick or Treat Drive Thru: October 30 WHO: Elementary Aged Children WHEN: October 30, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm WHERE: Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Enter Patrick Henry Dr. from the North Main St. intersection. *We are expecting a…

Community Yard Sale Today!

We are holding a community yard sale on Friday, October 23rd, between 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Items available include a variety of nice home goods such as curtains, bedding, and pillows. We request that instead of paying, people donate…

We’re turning over a new leaf in Radford!

Cooler days are finally here. Our trails are open and lined with rich yellows and vivid reds as our trees are embracing the lower temperatures. Foggy mornings turn into cloudless sky afternoons that are perfect for enjoying the sunshine and…

Perspectives on Opinion Polls

News stories during an election season often focus on the ups and downs of opinion polling. As a decision nears, polls become central to reporting and analysis, and often affect the enthusiasm of the various candidates’ supporters and opponents. In…

“Crush the Crisis” Opioid Take-Back Day October 24

With the opioid crisis still raging throughout the nation, LewisGale Regional Health System facilities in Southwest Virginia will either host or join other area organizations in “Crush the Crisis,” an opioid drug take-back day, which will allow the community to…

Applications Accepted for Christmas Market & Parade

Christmas at the Market & Tree Lighting on Main Street in Christiansburg on Dec. 10 from 4-8 p.m. On Thursday, Dec. 10, join us for the Town’s annual Christmas at the Market and tree lighting. This year’s events will follow…

Grant for area restaurants available

Montgomery County and the Towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg have established a grant fund to support a local restaurant’s ability to operate safely during COVID-19. One-time grants of up to $15,000 are being provided to support improvements that extend the…

Arrest made in hit-and-run

On October 19, 2020, a citizen contacted the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office after seeing a request for information on our Facebook page, related to a hit and run. Deputies located the suspect vehicle, a white Chevrolet 1500 truck, at Massie’s…

RCPD Responds to Incident on Davis Street

The Radford City Police Department responded to a call, in the 500 block of Davis Street, in reference to a male subject who had disagreements with his family and neighbors before barricading himself inside his home and making suicidal statements.…

Two pedestrians injured in hit-and-run

On October 18, 2020, at approximately 10:07PM, deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 2100 block of Peppers Ferry Rd (Rt. 114) for a motor vehicle crash. Upon arriving, deputies located two pedestrians, a female and…

Smusz to Retire from NRCA

The New River Community Action (NRCA) Board of Directors has announced the retirement of Ms. Terry Smusz, Chief Executive Officer, effective the end of June 2021. Smusz has served in the CEO position for thirty-two years. “It was with sadness…

Roll to the Polls November 3

Gotcha Mobility, owner and operator of RoamNRV bike share in New River Valley, VA, announced today its participation in Roll to the Polls, an industry-wide campaign offering free or discounted transportation to voters on election day in partnership with the…

Judges Should Judge – and Legislators Should Legislate

The process of advice and consent for a new Supreme Court Justice is currently under way in the United States Senate. While I play no part in this constitutional process as a U.S. Representative, I am impressed by the legal…

10/24: Battle of the Bridge Golf Tournament

The legendary rivalry between Pulaski County and Radford City is moving to the golf course. “The Battle of the Bridge” Golf Tournament hosted by the Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech will be played on Saturday, October 24. Teams…

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