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COVID update: First case of virus variant shows up in Southwest Virginia
CHRISTIANSBURG -- The first case of the SARS-Co-V-2 variant B.1.351 has been confirmed in an adult resident of Southwest Virginia...
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Jumping frost crystals: VT lab seeks to relegate windshield scraping on freezing Virginia mornings to the past
Frost breaks off and "jumps" upward due to an electrostatic charge. If you have ever gotten...
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VT researchers receive grant to investigate cancer evolution
Daniela Cimini examines her notes about centrosome activity in cells with a doubled genome. A centrosome...
Read moreUpcoming Events:
Saturday, Feb. 27: Outdoor Book Sale 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Blacksburg Library weather permitting. The cost...
Read moreHealth District offers second vaccine doses today, Feb. 27, at RU
CHRISTIANSBURG -- The New River Health District will hold a second-dose vaccine clinic today, Feb. 27, from 10 a.m. to...
Read morePandemic sparks partnership between student broadcasters and virtual gaming
In the midst of a global pandemic, a new, invaluable relationship bloomed in Blacksburg between virtual gaming and sports journalism....
Read moreVirginia Department of Transportation road watch
The following is a list of forecasted highway projects that may impact traffic traveling in the 12-county Salem Transportation District...
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A team effort continues to feed families in Radford
Photo by Jenny RiffeRadford City Public Schools staff member Josh Green (left) and RCPS Superintendent Rob...
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Itty Bitty Book Sale, browsing and more still available at the library
RADFORD - RPL continues to offer in-house browsing by appointment and patrons can browse a smaller...
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Honoring Black History Month in Radford
RADFORD - Throughout the month of February, Radford Mayor David Horton has been posting daily spotlights honoring Radford Black History...
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