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The Montgomery County government building. Photo by Dwayne Yancey.

Local

Montgomery County supervisors to vote on zoning changes, consider paving plan at Monday meeting

by Jeff Lester April 13, 2026April 12, 2026

The board of supervisors also will vote on approving funds for a golf simulator at Auburn High School.

Local

NRV this week: Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors meets Monday and Tuesday; Radford council meets Monday; Blacksburg and Christiansburg town councils meet Tuesday

by Abby Steketee April 13, 2026April 12, 2026

The Floyd Town Council meeting originally scheduled for Thursday has been moved to next week.

Local

Blacksburg Town Council to hold public hearing on FY 2027 budget and increasing utility fees

by Abby Steketee April 13, 2026April 12, 2026

The recommended budget includes a new Rescue Fund and fee hikes for water, sewer, trash and recycling services.

A photo of agricultural land in Wythe County, just north of the I-81/I77 interchange.

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Wythe County seeks community input on proposed zoning ordinance

by Susan Cameron March 30, 2026March 29, 2026

A draft ordinance that would establish zoning in unincorporated areas for the first time will be discussed during a community meeting Monday.

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Spring events for all ages and abilities in the NRV this week

by Abby Steketee March 30, 2026March 29, 2026

Upcoming activities in Radford and Christiansburg will give dogs, dentists and egg enthusiasts reasons to smile.

Culture

Beyond the cardinal numbers: Have you heard about the state bird?

by Abby Steketee March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

A swooping survey of all things cardinal.

Economy

Appalachian Power plans coal ash cleanup at old Glen Lyn plant

by Matt Busse March 10, 2026March 9, 2026

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.

Local

2 new entrepreneurship programs take shape in Blacksburg

by Abby Steketee March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

Downtown Blacksburg Inc. aims to support emergent and existing local businesses.

A red fox and her kit. Photo by Larry Strauss for Virginia Department of Wildlife.

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NRV this week: Free educational events on blood pressure, dementia caregiving, and regional wildlife

by Abby Steketee February 16, 2026February 18, 2026

Learn from local experts about hypertension, communication strategies to support loved ones with dementia, and critters of the New River Trail State Park.