The governor’s office said the new designation will help to preserve natural resources across 2,211 additional acres.
New River Valley
News from the New River Valley.
Posted inNew River Valley
Are flying taxis on the way? Virginia Tech leads team looking to standardize rules to put planes of the future in the air
NASA has committed nearly $6 million to a three-year project whose goals include increasing air travel accessibility for people who don’t live near large airports.
Posted inNew River Valley
Community pushback delays decision on large Elliston housing development
If approved, the village’s population could more than double.
Posted inNew River Valley
Virginia Tech alumnus named as university’s new president
Richard Linton is currently president of Kansas State University. He will succeed Tim Sands, who announced in April that he would step down from Virginia Tech’s top job.
Posted inNew River Valley
Company opts not to finalize New River Valley Commerce Park contract, including data center
There was a proposed $750 million plan for a site close to 500 acres.
Posted inNew River Valley
Town of Christiansburg working on a deal to sell part of its Huckleberry Park land
The town council set a public hearing on the potential sale, but the potential buyer was not disclosed.
Posted inNew River Valley
State assistance response to aid Radford’s fiscal distress leaves officials questioning next steps
“We really haven’t heard anything else from the governor’s office or the legislature, and that may happen any day, we don’t know,” said Mayor David Horton.
Posted inNew River Valley
A small patch could save lives from fentanyl overdoses and become a platform for other medical uses, Virginia Tech researchers say
The device, which detects the powerful opioid and releases an antidote, has been tested in mice, with use in humans at least four years away.
Posted inNew River Valley
From dais, Radford City Council member urges voters to oppose abortion, same sex marriage and felon voting rights ballot questions
“Being a man of faith, a believer in Jesus Christ, but by no means a sinless man, I feel compelled to comment on these amendments,” Guy Wohlford said.
Posted inPath to Solutions
Volunteer firefighter numbers have declined across the U.S. In Blacksburg, college students help fill the ranks.
Factors contributing to recruitment challenges include increased time demands, more rigorous training requirements and the proliferation of two-income families whose members do not have time to volunteer.
