A draft ordinance that would establish zoning in unincorporated areas for the first time will be discussed during a community meeting Monday.
New River Valley
News from the New River Valley.
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Spring events for all ages and abilities in the NRV this week
Upcoming activities in Radford and Christiansburg will give dogs, dentists and egg enthusiasts reasons to smile.
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Beyond the cardinal numbers: Have you heard about the state bird?
A swooping survey of all things cardinal.
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Appalachian Power plans coal ash cleanup at old Glen Lyn plant
The utility seeks regulatory approval for a $340 million effort to haul the byproducts of coal-fired electricity generation to a future landfill just across the West Virginia border.
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2 new entrepreneurship programs take shape in Blacksburg
Downtown Blacksburg Inc. aims to support emergent and existing local businesses.
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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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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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Drone in the air and polling place changes on the ground for Montgomery County
The latest comprehensive plan presentation will include housing, health, education and development.
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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.
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Blacksburg Town Council adopts Capital Improvement Program of 114 projects over five years
Highlights include $11 million to improve the Draper Road streetscape, $10 million to renovate existing athletic fields based on public input and $24 million to replace and expand the town’s bus fleet.