Eighth annual Giving Day sets another record with $519,000 for nonprofits
Jim McAlister with First Bank and Trust presents a check for the Most Money Raised: Large Organization to the YMCA...
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Local Stories
Story of Mary Draper Ingles to be told in dinner theater event
Long Way Brewery will host two shows centered in the story of Mary Draper Ingles on Aug.1 and 2.Story of...
Read moreNew dining options coming to RU campus this fall
By the first day of classes this fall, Radford University students, faculty, and staff will have new dining options to...
Read moreVirginia cities show up in top 50 of WalletHub’s most educated cities in America
With more than 97% of educators reporting learning loss among their students due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the personal-finance website...
Read moreWalletHub: Virginia is tenth worst state to start a business in
As the personal finance website WalletHub noted, starting a business is never easy. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics...
Read moreHome Country
By Slim Randles When the distinguished-looking elderly gentleman walked into the Iditarod Race headquarters (a room at the Roosevelt Hotel...
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A tale of trusses and two-by-fours: Virginia Tech and Forest Service connect housing data with forest products industry
The monthly housing report includes data on housing starts of single- and multi-family homes, building permits, completed constructions, and home...
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Bear’s-eye view: Cameras on black bears provide research and outreach opportunities
A Virginia Tech research team is putting collars equipped with small video cameras onto black bears to gain insight into...
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Keep lawn mower safety in mind throughout the summer
May 6, 2018, was one of those gorgeous spring days perfectly suited for outdoor chores. Lisa Barnett and her husband,...
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Pets of the Week
Sassy is an indoor cat who would do best as the only pet in the home. She is a bit...
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