More than 31,000 children under age 5 across Southwest and Southside Virginia receive free books each month through the program.
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New River Valley Zone (Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Radford, Montgomery, Pulaski, Giles, Wythe, Floyd, Bland, Carroll, and Grayson)
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Radford leaders applaud TripStop project at a crucial time for revenue opportunities
The travel center will be located off Interstate 81 at Exit 105.
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Floyd County high school students step up to preserve homes in their community, where many need repairs
They use hands-on skills while experiencing the importance of helping others, said teacher Ross Snead.
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Interviews for Virginia Tech’s next president to take place in coming weeks
The search committee is seeking a replacement for Tim Sands, who in April announced his plan to step down.
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Virginia Tech receives $15 million gift to advance animal cancer treatment
New funding for care and research center in Roanoke will help researchers benefit humans and pets alike.
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On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, first responders climb Lane Stadium steps to honor those who were lost
“I want to respect and do everything I can to carry forward the memory of what those guys did that day,” said one firefighter.
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Christiansburg ups requirements for any future data center
There will be no by-right use in the town without provisions.
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The Pulse: Virginia Tech researcher wants to help rural residents manage chronic pain
Plus: Seniors, caregivers and aging service workers have until Sept. 25 to participate in the next state aging plan, and Virginia Tech receives grant to research caregivers’ needs.
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Tech Briefs: Animatronics, AI and more at Virginia Tech’s Music + Technology Festival
Plus: Virginia Tech professors weigh in on Meta settlement ramifications. Roanoke College teams with Google to offer free AI training, career certificates.
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New River Valley Field Notes: Two new developments will increase Blacksburg’s affordable housing options
Plus: Pulaski County High School student Colby Gill earns first Perry Hodge Memorial Scholarship.
