The VT Corps of Cadets will honor Veterans Day and the service of our nation’s soldiers Friday
The observances begin with a Veterans Day remembrance ceremony at 10:30 a.m. in the War Memorial Chapel at 601 Drillfield...
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Local Stories
Glean turnips and good will every Saturday, Election Day, and Thanksgiving
A group from Central United Methodist Church in Radford glean together on a beautiful autumn day. The Society of St....
Read moreAmerican Legion to host live music at Warm Hearth Nov. 11
American Legion Post 182, Blacksburg, hosts the band Country Sunday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at Warm Hearth Community Center...
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Humane society pet-of-the-week
The pet-of-the-week is from the Humane Society of Montgomery County. Each Wednesday the News Messenger features an animal available from...
Read moreVirginia Tech Science Festival returns Saturday with educational offerings into evening
The Virginia Tech Science Festival returns to campus Saturday with free events and activities available to showcase unique ways science...
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Clarke named VT’s interim executive vice president and provost; Rikakis to become presidential fellow for academic innovation
Photo Courtesy of Virginia TechThanassis Rikakis (left) and Cyril Clarke Virginia Tech President Tim Sands has named Cyril Clarke to...
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Indian Run Stringband to host album release party at Smithfield Sunday
Photo by Joe JennelleThe Indian Run Stringband produced The Smithfield Sessions on a winter day at Blacksburg’s historic Smithfield Plantation....
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Montgomery Museum’s “Something from the Past” art exhibit begins Nov. 9
"Red Mountain Sky" by Judy Crowgey (left) and "By the Pier" by Ruth Lefko are just two of the painting...
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RSVP and Wade’s work to honor veterans on Veteran’s Day
RSVP and Wade’s work to honor veterans on Veteran’s Day In its fifth year, volunteers with the Retired and Seniors...
Read moreTraveling stand-up troupe to raise funds for animal shelter Saturday
Montgomery County Friends of Animal Care and Control, a local non-profit, is teaming up with a traveling comedy team called...
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