Creating a permanently protected and publicly accessible town park takes years of community collaboration.
Abby Steketee
Abby Steketee is a writer based in Blacksburg, Virginia. She holds a PhD in Behavioral and Community Health from Virginia Tech, a master's degree in public health from West Virginia University, and a bachelor's degree in human development and psychological services from Northwestern University. Abby spent 15 years as a Division I collegiate swim coach, including stints as head coach of the women's swimming and diving programs at Northwestern and the University of Nevada, Reno.
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Multiple public hearings later, Christiansburg to consider rezoning 37.9-plus acres on Kimball Lane for housing development
Months of public hearings and town meetings will culminate with the council’s vote on Tuesday.
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Laryngoscopes, detached homes and a new housing fund board member: Radford council meets Monday, Christiansburg and Blacksburg councils meet Tuesday
Christiansburg will finally vote on a rezoning proposal that’s been revised multiple times, Radford adds funding for crisis intervention efforts, and Blacksburg welcomes a new member of the housing fund board.
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Cold water, warm hearts: Polar Plunge raises $76K for Special Olympics Virginia
In wings, kilts and mustard, over 300 people jumped into the New River in Radford on Valentine’s Day.
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NRV this week: Free educational events on blood pressure, dementia caregiving, and regional wildlife
Learn from local experts about hypertension, communication strategies to support loved ones with dementia, and critters of the New River Trail State Park.
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Blacksburg Citizens Institute ready to teach you how government works
The 10-week institute gives residents a behind-the-scenes look at local government and is expected to fill quickly.
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Carnival could be coming back to Christiansburg: public hearing at planning commission Tuesday
If the carnival is approved by the planning commission and town council, Funnel Force and Dragon Wagon will return to the Uptown Christiansburg parking lot in March.
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NRV Agendas: Radford City Council meets Monday; Christiansburg and Blacksburg councils meet Tuesday; public health community forums on Monday and Wednesday
Plus, Saturday’s Polar Plunge in Radford will raise money for Special Olympics Virginia.
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What’s the NRV’s ‘harm reduction’ substance use program all about? Find out Wednesday in Radford.
Meet the staff of Rise Above with the New River Health District Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 at the Radford Public Library, to learn about harm reduction strategies to tackle addiction in the NRV.
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3 public meetings in the New River Valley address proposed housing projects and a new medical education building
The Christiansburg Planning Commission meets on Monday; Christiansburg and Blacksburg town councils meet on Tuesday.
