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.
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Posted inHealthcare
Blood couriers move a mysterious and priceless commodity from donor to recipient
It’s freely given, but comes at a high cost to its recipients. And figuring out its actual value is as fraught with complications as the journeys it takes to make a difference in thousands of lives every year in Virginia.
Posted inLocal
Blacksburg, Radford councils meet Tuesday; Christiansburg rescheduled to Feb. 3
One might ask why wings need to be flown around. One wanting the answer should look no further than Christiansburg Town Council.
Posted inLocal
Postponed Montgomery county board meets Wednesday to consider rezoning requests, more
Montgomery is the largest county in Virginia that still reassesses property values every four years, according to a presentation prepared for the meeting.
Posted inLocal
Montgomery school rankings to be reviewed at Tuesday school board meeting
According to the presentation, all county schools are fully accredited, meaning they meet all state requirements.
Posted inEconomy
NIL could be made more transparent with new bill calling for work group on student athlete endorsement deals
The legislation comes as Virginia’s state universities have resisted calls to be more forthcoming about how they are complying with new compensation rules, which took effect last July, that allow schools to pay athletes directly.
Posted inCulture
Pawpaws proposed to be official state fruit
Pawpaws are a green-skinned, jelly-bean-shaped fruit with a yellow custardy center that’s packed with nutrients and tastes like a combination of mango, apple, banana and pina colada.
Posted inLocal
Montgomery board to review 2 more sections of comprehensive plan updates
A community survey of what new development people would like to see, ranked from top to bottom, favored more food options, new stores, more housing options, more offices and jobs and more manufacturing businesses.
Posted inSports
Virginia colleges resist disclosing athletic revenue-sharing
While Virginia Tech launches a massive $229 million campaign to compete nationally, college officials across the state are guarding financial details, refusing to release revenue-sharing records that are public at other ACC schools.
Posted inLocal
Public hearing on 2 interim appointments to Blacksburg Town Council scheduled for Tuesday
Tuesday’s meeting will include a public hearing on the appointments. Two weeks later, the council will make the appointments at its regular meeting on Jan. 27.
