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The Christiansburg Aquatic Center is back in full swim with a full schedule of activities and classes for August.Set to...

 Millions of Americans are behind on their rent and mortgage payments, and unless Congress acts quickly, as many as 28...

A farmer in Nepal displays the pesticide sprayer she uses for her farm.In the developing world, the inappropriate use of...

 Monday, August 3-Friday, Aug. 7 Skateboard campThe Town of Blacksburg will sponsor a skateboarding camp for ages 8-13 from 10 a.m....

The United Way of the New River Valley is holding its eleventh annual Stuff the BusEvent today, July 25, 2020,...

  From: Amanda Workman <amanda@mountainmedianews.com> Sent: Friday, July 24, 2020 2:41 PMTo: 'wpnewsjournal@virginiamediainc.com' <wpnewsjournal@virginiamediainc.com>Subject: Radford High School Foundation awards scholarships The Radford...

  From: Amanda Workman <amanda@mountainmedianews.com> Sent: Friday, July 24, 2020 2:43 PMTo: 'wpnewsjournal@virginiamediainc.com' <wpnewsjournal@virginiamediainc.com>; 'wpnewsmessenger@virginiamediainc.com' <wpnewsmessenger@virginiamediainc.com>Subject: Radford to lead celebration of...

The Christiansburg Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying persons of interest in a series of grand larcenies...

Photo by Heather Bell Charlie Brouwer's "Waiting for the Train of Thought" man isn't taking any chances these days. He donned...

 LewisGale Regional Health System, which has a hospital in Blacksburg, has established a hotline to provide assistance to those who...