The New River Blues Society has a mission – share and preserve the blues
Photo courtesy of Alivia Tripp and Kurt CrandallKurt Crandall and The Stella Vees, set to perform at Pulaski Theater, is one of the New River Blues Society’s upcoming events. Lori Graham Contributing writer The New River Blues Society is on...
Body discovered in search for missing man
A body found in West Virginia might be that of a missing Christiansburg man. Authorities have been searching for 86-year-old Siegfried Holzer for more than three weeks. He was last seen on February 23 after a trip to a local...
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Virginia Tech keeps rolling in March Madness, tops Tennessee
SEATTLE (AP) — Throughout this historic season for Virginia Tech, coach Kenny Brooks has repeated the belief that Elizabeth Kitley is the best player for the Hokies, but Georgia Amoore is the most important. It was proven again Saturday with Amoore carrying Virginia Tech to a level it’s never reached before in program history. Amoore
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Short on planes, American will suspend some flights to Spain
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — American Airlines said Friday that it will suspend flights between Philadelphia and Madrid for a few weeks this spring because of delays in receiving new Boeing jets that have been plagued by production problems. American said it will offer passengers on the route alternative travel arrangements in May and early
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Malkin’s late goal lifts Penguins past Ovechkin, Caps 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin remains a live wire. Even now, 17 seasons into a career that is likely destined for the Hall of Fame, there’s an unpredictability the Pittsburgh Penguins star plays with that can be both endearing and exasperating to teammates and coaches alike. The latest proof came against Washington on Saturday. An
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Botswana president speaks to standing only crowd in Blacksburg
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi walks with William E. Lavery Professor Kathleen Alexander in front of Burruss Hall. Photo by Clark...
Financial Focus: Have you built an emergency fund?
Many people make financial New Year’s resolutions, such as reducing their debts or contributing more to their retirement accounts —...
Camp Invention coming to Radford
Nationally recognized summer STEM camp makes innovation fun RADFORD - Camp Invention, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment camp program, is...
Obituaries
Owens, Frances Flinchum
Frances Flinchum Owens, 84, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023. She retired after 38 years from Radford Army Ammunitions...
Albert, Kenneth Leroy
Kenneth Leroy Albert, 73, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday March 21, 2023. He passed away into the waiting arms of his Heavenly...
Patty, Anna Johnson
Anna Johnson Patty, of Christiansburg, passed away on March 18 after suffering a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on...
Mattox, William Ray
William Ray Mattox, 80, of Riner, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023. He was a U. S. Navy veteran and...
Sports
Hokies begin spring practices
Pry hopes to make them tougher By Marty Gordon NRVsports@ourvalley.org Virginia Tech jumpstarted its spring football practice this past week...
Inside the Bracket: Breaking down the teams in Seattle
Fans gave the Lady Hokies a grand send off Wednesday as they left for their the Sweet 16 in Seattle....
Radford Women’s Soccer alumna awarded NCAA postgraduate scholarship
Blacksburg native Jessica Wollmann is one of a select few awarded the scholarship RADFORD - Radford women's soccer alumna Jessica...
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Financial Focus: Have you built an emergency fund?
Many people make financial New Year’s resolutions, such as reducing their debts or contributing more to their retirement accounts —...
Community Calendar
UPCOMING EVENTS Saturday, March 25: Fireworks on Drillfield In celebration of the Virginia Tech Ring Dance, the Class of 2024...
NOTICE JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE
On May 01, 2023, proceedings will be commenced under authority of Section 58.1-3965 et seq. of the Code of Virginia...
Storage Auction at Tuckit In Storage
Sale April 8, 2023 at 9am. 3950 South Main St Blacksburg (540)953-4022 Unit B35 belonging to Crystal Bennett Unit C1...