In wings, kilts and mustard, over 300 people jumped into the New River in Radford on Valentine’s Day.
NRV Zone
New River Valley Zone (Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Radford, Montgomery, Pulaski, Giles, Wythe, Floyd, Bland, Carroll, and Grayson)
Study: Economic impact of Tech’s biomedical operations in Roanoke more than doubles in 8 years
A 2018 study predicted this rise. The economic growth in the Roanoke Valley has actually run higher than forecast.
2 undisclosed economic development projects on Montgomery’s Tuesday morning EDA agenda
Meeting documents did not disclose information about the projects.
Montgomery County school board to vote on tougher penalties for weapons possession in school
Weapons in school and weather keeping students out of school will both be discussed in Tuesday’s meeting.
Blacksburg Citizens Institute ready to teach you how government works
The 10-week institute gives residents a behind-the-scenes look at local government and is expected to fill quickly.
Carnival could be coming back to Christiansburg: public hearing at planning commission Tuesday
If the carnival is approved by the planning commission and town council, Funnel Force and Dragon Wagon will return to the Uptown Christiansburg parking lot in March.
Christiansburg subdivision expansion up for a vote at Montgomery County Planning Commission on Wednesday night
The commission will also look at proposed changes to the master plan for potential businesses along Harding Road, and one more look at the comprehensive plan.
NRV Agendas: Radford City Council meets Monday; Christiansburg and Blacksburg councils meet Tuesday; public health community forums on Monday and Wednesday
Plus, Saturday’s Polar Plunge in Radford will raise money for Special Olympics Virginia.
Your valley, your voice: The first step to supporting coverage in New River Valley is your support
We’ve got a plan to expand our coverage. Here’s where readers fit in.
Drone in the air and polling place changes on the ground for Montgomery County
The latest comprehensive plan presentation will include housing, health, education and development.

