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Presidents’ Day Schedule Changes
MONTGOMERY COUNTY The following Montgomery County offices and facilities will be closed in observance of President’s Day, Monday, Feb. 18, 2019: County Administrative Offices Health Department Clerk of Circuit Court Social Services General District Court Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center Montgomery Regional Solid Waste Authority Administrative Offices (Note: […]
Griffith Statement on Declaration of National Emergency
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement in response to the declaration of national emergency by President Trump regarding the situation at the southern border: “Since the National Emergencies Act was signed into law in 1976, presidents have used it dozens of times to declare national emergencies. For example, President George W. Bush issued […]
Turner Long Construction joins the NRV Community
Turner Long Construction announced the opening of a new office in Christiansburg, Virginia. This new location strengthens the Turner Long Construction presence and offers a more prominent location for construction in the New River Valley. “We are delighted to announce the opening of our new Christiansburg office”, said Boyd Long, CEO and President. “This new […]
Blacksburg Mountain Bike Skills Park
On February 18, Lynchburg-based Native Landworks will begin construction on the Blacksburg Rotary Mountain Bike Skills Park located on the back four acres of Brush Mountain, off Meadowbrook Drive. The park is expected to be finished by mid-April. The Blacksburg Rotary Mountain Bike Park is a community effort, led by Blacksburg Parks and Recreation, with […]
2/26: World Spay Day
Mountain View Humane is offering discounted spay/neuter surgeries for Pitbulls & Pitbull mixes along with free Rabies vaccinations and microchips! World Spay Day takes place on Tuesday, February 26th, to promote the sterilization of pets as a way to save animals’ lives. In partnership with the Tulip Fund, for only $20, Pitbull & Pitbull mix […]
4/6: Big Event
Virginia Tech will be holding its 18th annual Big Event on Saturday, April 6th. The Big Event is a student-run community service effort that has grown into the 2nd largest event of its kind in the nation. Every spring, thousands of students, faculty, and staff come together to complete hundreds of community service projects throughout […]
Nominations Sought for Leading Lights Awards
NRV Leading Lights is actively seeking Volunteer Award nominations from across the New River Valley. Winners in 2018 were broadly representative of the NRV. The website is open to accept nominations for the eleventh annual awards and early nominations are encouraged. The deadline is midnight, March 4, 2019. The nomination form is only online at […]
Midtown Project Update
You may have seen news reports that the Midtown project has gone back to zero. We’d like to share our perspective on why the Town of Blacksburg plans to send the Midtown project back to the rezoning commission. Last September, after many hearings, work sessions and public input, the Planning Commission recommended approving Midtown’s rezoning […]
3/2: Family Fun Festival at NRCC
A “Family Fun Festival” will be held at New River Community College in Dublin on Saturday, March 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. The Family Fun Festival will include a variety of activities for adults and children. Children’s activities will include face painting, balloon art, a bouncy house, a mechanical bull and games. Animal and […]
Pre-register for Camp
Here is the 2019 Junior 4-H Camp flyer with the link to pre-register children for camp: http://www.montgomerycountyva.gov/filestorage/16277/16344/16625/19_camp_flyer.pdf The registration link is also below in this message. To reserve a space for your child or children, go to the following site and complete all the information requested on the pre-registration form: https://tinyurl.com/montcamp19reg We will be communicating future information […]
NAACP in February
The February General Body meeting of the Montgomery County-Radford City-Floyd County branch of the NAACP will be held Sunday, February 24th at 3:30pm at the Old Hill School, 570 High St NE in Christiansburg (next to Schaeffer Memorial Baptist Church). The CREDO presentation for February will be LaShan Lovelace, Director of the Center for Diversity […]
No Green Light for the Green New Deal
The “Green New Deal” should have Americans seeing red. The so-called Green New Deal, a resolution introduced by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), is not a science-based plan but an ideological scheme to remake our country masquerading as environmental policy. Its backers frequently compare it to the effort to win World […]
VT Alerts test scheduled today
Virginia Tech will conduct a full-scale test of its VT Alerts system on Feb. 12, 2019 on the Blacksburg campus, as well as at all university facilities across Virginia. The test will occur between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. During the test, there will also be outdoor sirens with annunciators on the Blacksburg campus. VT […]
Floyd Chamber Accepting Scholarship Applications
The Floyd County Chamber of Commerce is continuing the chamber scholarships that it has offered for many years with two $500 scholarships offered again this year. Eligible students include any graduating Floyd County resident senior who intends to attend a college or trade school in 2019-20. The chamber is accepting applications from Floyd County High […]
Balanced Living with Diabetes Classes
Free Classes for Montgomery County residents: Balanced Living with Diabetes, with Focus on Food and Fitness. Program Goals: • Manage your Diabetes • Choose Healthy Foods • Be More Active • Lower Your Blood Sugar • Prevent Complications Who: Persons with Type 2 Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes, and/or Support Persons When: Tuesdays; February 19, 26, March […]
Free Tax Preparation Services
IRS VITA/TCE return preparation sites are operated by IRS certified volunteers. Site operating hours and services offered vary (sites listed below). Please be advised that this is a free courtesy service provided by volunteers on an appointment basis, so it may take a few weeks to complete and submit returns. Your patience and understanding are […]
Bernard Graf Award Goes to Brad Collier
On Saturday, March 2nd at around 12 PM, at the Floyd Country Store in Floyd Virginia, local musician Brad Collier will receive the Bernard Graf award for his musical excellence and for being outspoken against racism and intolerance. Bernard Graf was a German Jew who escaped from Nazi Germany, who when arriving in the US […]
Register today for the Lifeguard Training Class
A Certified Lifeguard Training Class will be offered beginning Monday, Feb. 18. Classes meet for one week, Monday through Friday, 4-9 p.m. at the Blacksburg Aquatic Center. Lifeguard candidates will learn the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Students must attend all class sessions, demonstrate competency in all required skills […]