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Col. John Ripley. File photoWith the United States preparing to celebrate its 250 While the clamor of independence resonated among...

Marty Gordon [email protected] The Virginia Department of Transportation has used about 450,000 tons of salt statewide since Jan. 1, spreading...

The Radford High School Speech team recently took first place in the 2026 regional competition. Results include: Seth Baron- 1st...

The Radford High School Scholastic Bowl team recently took home the first-place trophy at the super-regional competition, beating Liberty-Bedford, Patrick...

A student raises their hand in a classroom. Photo courtesy of Radford University RADFORD - Virginia school divisions continue to...

Brush Mountain Park includes an extensive trail system. Photos courtesy of NRLT The 239-acre property has permanent conservation and public...

The Leisure and Therapy Pool at the Christiansburg Aquatics Center remains closed as construction work continues on the interior of...

Friday, Feb. 27:   Ninth District candidate forum A U.S. Congressional Ninth District candidate forum will be held at the...

Larry Hincker presents the 2025 Rotary Club Citizen of the Year Award to Martha Ann Stallings. Photo courtesy of the...

ROANOKE – Adam Murphy and Joy Powers, democratic candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives in Virginia’s 9th Congressional District,...