By Marty Gordon Elections are the central institution of a democratic representative government and, in Virginia, about 130 voter registrars...

Liz Kirchner Local author, firearms historian and collector, Jim Mullins, will present his book “’Of Sorts for Provincials’: American Weapons...

The Blacksburg town council has requested that the Planning Commission consider potential changes to the town code and zoning ordinances...

The New River Valley Master Gardeners are now accepting applications for the 2019 Master Gardener Training Program. Master Gardeners learn...

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Michael Abraham Blacksburg, VA I was the happy beneficiary of several pleasant, affirming experiences over the New Year’s Day holiday....

By Steve Frey Some things seem so self-evident that it is amazing that not everyone "gets it." After repeated occasions...

Many communities throughout the United States are having problems keeping their retail stores alive as online shopping is taking a...

Clarence Rick Clendenin, 65, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018. He was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church....

Dolph Henry, Jr. passed away quietly in his sleep on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2018 at his Commonwealth Senior Living residence....