The NRV is a hot spot for Lyme disease. Two experts share recommendations on how to avoid ticks and what to do if bitten.
NRV Zone
New River Valley Zone (Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Radford, Montgomery, Pulaski, Giles, Wythe, Floyd, Bland, Carroll, and Grayson)
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NRV council meetings take on energy supply congestion, cannabis sales and art plans
While there are no specific public hearings at town council meetings this Monday and Tuesday, there is time for citizen comments, and some interesting items for discussion and action.
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Taxes, comprehensive plan, new subdivision all on Montgomery County agenda for Monday
The county budget and next year’s tax rates will be advertised after a vote by the board of supervisors on Monday.
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Downtown Blacksburg businesses can apply for $20K matching grants for facade upgrades
Blacksburg Spark supports commercial property improvements that enhance the downtown streetscape.
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Public audit of 12 of our communities tells us about how responsive they are to information requests from the public
A group of student auditors asked a dozen localities for public information. The responses clarify where local government deserves credit for transparency and where it falls short of its responsibilities as keepers of the people’s information, as well as how local governments understand and execute their responsibilities under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
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Rare earth mineral production at center of pilot project involving Virginia Tech
Canadian company Aclara Resources’ manufacturing facility at the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center is a precursor to a large-scale plant that company officials say will provide 75% of the United States’ rare earth minerals.
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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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Radford wants your input this week on the city’s plan for using federal funds for community development. Last year no one showed up.
At least 70% of the funds must be used for activities that support low- and moderate-income community members.
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Montgomery school board talks vacant roles, special ed, vaping
Tuesday’s Montgomery County School Board meeting will include a report on capital project spending over the last decade, totaling $183.1 million.
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Montgomery County board joint meeting will discuss budget
Three economic development projects will be discussed in closed session at the Economic Development Authority on Tuesday night.
