Backyard grilling, picnic safety tips for Fourth of July weekend
As Americans observe July 4th traditions, Virginia Tech food safety expert Joell Eifert has advice for those grilling at backyard...
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Opinion
Food City, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Richard Petty partner for fundraising campaign
Paralyzed Veterans of America, the nation’s only nonprofit organization dedicated solely to supporting veterans with spinal cord injuries, disorders, and...
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Traveling with pets, avoiding the ER, paying more for seafood, socializing with the non-vaccinated over the holiday weekend
Hitting the road with the family dog or cat should always include extra planning. Be sure to consider holiday foods...
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To: Editor, News Messenger From: Delores Snell Re: Letter of appreciation to the families of Craig Mountain for giving snacks...
Read moreThe Melungeon People
Congressman Morgan Griffith’s Weekly Update Virginia recently celebrated a milestone anniversary. Four hundred years ago on July 30, the body...
Read moreThe Overblown History of 1619 in Virginia
Jim Glanville. Local Historian. This year has produced many news stories about Virginia historical events in 1619 and their supposed...
Read moreTommy McDearis’ epiphany of unloading chairs
Michael Abraham If I were a Christian, I’d go to Pastor Tommy McDearis’ Blacksburg Baptist Church, just to hear him...
Read moreBill Ellenbogen, a catalyst for the Huckleberry Trail
Michael Abraham For a guy with such a tremendous impact on Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Montgomery County, Bill Ellenbogen is a...
Read moreSpecial Session
The 90-minute special session of the state general assembly held on July 9th indicates the Republican Party is not interested...
Read moreWe can do better
By Steve Frey We are better than this. America is better than this. No matter what your political persuasion may...
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