Sports tourism contributed $2.7 billion in direct spending in 2022
Virginia Tourism Corporation recently announced sports tourism in Virginia generated $2.7 billion in direct spending in 2022, marking a 12%...
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Expert says forget the resolution, focus on mindfulness, behavioral interventions in the New Year
Samantha Harden is an associate professor in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise with the College of Agriculture...
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Free NRV women’s self-defense courses allow safe space for confidence, camaraderie and communication
Self-defense courses are offered for free in various locations in the New River Valley. Photo courtesy of radfordva.gov. Lori Graham...
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Warm Hearth Village, Healthcare Academy of Southwest Virginia partner to educate CNAs
(Left to right): Miranda Dimaio, RN; Nurse Educator Micah Catron; and Jennifer McKenzie, Administrative Coordinator. Photo courtesy of Warm Hearth...
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Discover the world of beekeeping: free beginner’s classes at Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library
Members of the NRV Beekeeping Association lead one of the 2023 beekeeping classes at MFRL. Photos courtesy of the MFRL....
Read moreRadford Animal Shelter offers reminder about surrendering pets
Heather Bell RADFORD – With the Radford Animal Shelter over capacity for dogs, it is reminding citizens of the shelter...
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Origami-inspired robotic plants grow with their environment
(From left) Graduate researcher Vishrut Deshpande and Associate Professor Suyi Li inspect a plant-inspired robot prototype. Photo by Alex Parrish...
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Upcoming Events: Thursday, Jan. 11: What do the financial headlines mean... for you? At the Blacksburg Library; 6:30...
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NRCC Concert Series to hold free concert on Jan. 13
New Ballard’s Branch Bogtrotters The music of Jaelyn Taylor & 21 South and New Ballard’s Branch Bogtrotters will be featured...
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Virginia Tech researchers find drugs used to treat Type 2 diabetes reduce alcohol cravings, use in individuals with obesity
Warren Bickel is Virginia Tech Carilion Behavioral Health Research Professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC. Photos courtesy of...
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