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With the start of the new year, many people are not just thinking about healthier habits or new hobbies; they’re...

Betsy D. Beamer (left) with Suzanne Youngkin. Photo courtesy of Radford University Virginia First Lady Suzanne Youngkin presented a proclamation...

Community Housing Partners (CHP) recently broke ground on a new housing development in Blacksburg. Photo courtesy of CHP Construction is...

Heather Bell RADFORD — Radford Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dan McKinney is stepping down to take a new job....

Marty Gordon NRVsports@mainstreetnewspapers.com The U.S. Attorney's Office of the Western District of Virginia has announced the sentencing of a so-called...

Leader of the farmyard, the majestic rooster establishes order as well as harmony, says artist Linda Hinson, whose works “Beings”...

MECHANICSVILLE – The Virginia Higher Education Substance Use Advisory Committee (VHESUAC) has recognized three Virginia institutions of higher learning for...

Marty Gordon NRVsports@mainstreetnewspapers.com Walmart officials have submitted plans to the Town of Christiansburg to build a fuel center at its...

The YMCA at Virginia Tech is expanding its digital skilling and inclusion programs in Blacksburg thanks to refurbished HP laptops...