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Heritage foundation recognizes volunteers
The Radford Heritage Foundation has recognized some of the volunteers who have worked on historic preservation in the city since even before the foundation was organized in 1992.
Radford seeks volunteers for advisory boards - roanoke.com
The city of Radford has several openings on its boards and commissions. Interested residents should submit a resume and a brief letter of interest by Dec.
Photo: Cooking up something sweet
"What are you cooking?A Mckenzie Weddle is helping make sweet potato butter with her Grandma, Papa and Aunt Becca .A The four year old is the daughter of Audra and Doug Weddle and little sister of Kaitlyn Weddle of Floyd.A Her grandparents, Kirby and Irene Duncan of Indian Valley, submitted the photo." Sent to us by Becky Pauley .
Delegate Dave Nutter wins fifth term, defeats Frank
Once very timid of losing his coveted seat in the Virginia General Assembly, Delegate Dave Nutter can now confidently look ahead to serving the 7th district for two more years, making this his fifth term.
Photo: Auburn class of 1964 reunion
Diane Yopp submitted this photo of the Auburn High School class of 1964 reunion.
The city of Radford plans to use $2.3 million in federal stimulus money to install a new water tank and make other water system improvements in the city.
Academy administrator mixes high-tech with worship
As a young boy growing up in a small town in Indiana, Mike Whitaker loved horses and dreamed of someday becoming an engineer because he liked to 'tinker with things.' But as he grew older, he also became spiritual, after years of attending church services.
Blacksburg showcases its artistic palette with Art Tour 10
"Buy local. Be local. Eat local." Blacksburg's local initiative has found its way onto bumper stickers, storefront windows and advertisements.
Drug charges against Radford teacher move forward
A charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor was dropped against a Radford teacher Wednesday, but charges of possessing marijuana as a second offense and possessing cocaine are moving forward.
Robert David Jaffee: Mental Illness Coverage Is Mixed
How many times have we read about mental illness in connection with the Virginia Tech massacre, when Seung-hui Cho murdered 32 people on campus, before taking his own life? A recent example occurred in the L.A. Times , in its story headlined "UCLA stabbing puts renewed focus on mental health." The article opened with a discussion of the Oct.
Nutter re-elected to House of Delegates
Dave Nutter won a fifth term in the Virginia House of Delegates tonight, the Associated Press reported.
Peggy Frank outshines Nutter in race for House of Delegates
Peggy Frank, the Democratic candidate for the 7th District in the Virginia House of Delegates, has served the New River Valley as a prosecutor for almost 20 years.
Schools run short on flu vaccine
Only three Montgomery County schools were able to vaccinate students last week. The Montgomery County Health Department had H1N1 flu vaccines for only three county schools last week - Margaret Beeks Elementary School, Kipps Elementary School and Christiansburg Elementary School.
Veterans having parade November 8th
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7854 and America Legion Post #127 will be sponsoring a Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 3 p.m. The Town of Floyd will be honoring all those who have served in the Armed Forces.
Teacher faces more drug charges
A Radford City Public Schools teacher who is facing marijuana possession charges in Radford and Montgomery County had a felony charge filed against her Friday.
Economy, jobs key issues in 7th District
Moderator Robin Lawson listens as candidates Peggy Frank and Dave Nutter make opening remarks during a candidates forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters on Thursday in Christiansburg.
Blacksburg's Brew Do: Much ado about brew
Craft breweries have had great success in cities across the country for decades, but just five years ago, they were still a rare breed in Central and Southwest Virginia.
Radford officials 'saddened' by news of Intermet closing - roanoke.com
The company plans to close the New River Foundry on Dec. 12 and let go of the remaining 76 employees.
Montgomery Co.'s graduation rate dips
By 2009, 79.4 percent of high school students who started their freshman year in 2005 had graduated.