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FEATURES, News Messenger 
The program offers low-cost and free services such as bicycle recycling, repairs and education
with a focus on serving economically challenged members and youth of the New River Valley
Blacksburg’s Beth and Jerry Lohman had been thinking about alternative transportation in the New River Valley for a long, long time.
They wanted to start a... »
Bike Kitchen program to open in C’Burg
The program offers low-cost and free services such as bicycle recycling, repairs and education
with a focus on serving economically challenged members and youth of the New River Valley
Blacksburg’s Beth and Jerry Lohman had been thinking about alternative transportation in the New River Valley for a long, long time.
They wanted to start a... »
FEATURES, News Messenger 
By David J. Bisset
Only a few knew or cared when Peter Forney decided on the leadership service plan that would lead him to becoming an Eagle Scout.
The project Forney chose was to mark the gravesites of all the veterans at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg.
Sunset Cemetery began in 1857 and was owned by the family... »
Eagle project marks 894 veteran graves
By David J. Bisset
Only a few knew or cared when Peter Forney decided on the leadership service plan that would lead him to becoming an Eagle Scout.
The project Forney chose was to mark the gravesites of all the veterans at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg.
Sunset Cemetery began in 1857 and was owned by the family... »
Basketball, News Messenger, Sports 
Salem held Blacksburg to a mere point in the second quarter as the Spartans rallied to claim a 48-46 River Ridge District boys’ basketball win last Friday night in Salem.
The Bruins (5-7, 0-2 RRD) staked out to an 18-10 lead after the opening quarter. The Spartans (8-4, 1-1 RRD) went on a 15-1 run... »
Blacksburg comes up short against Salem
Salem held Blacksburg to a mere point in the second quarter as the Spartans rallied to claim a 48-46 River Ridge District boys’ basketball win last Friday night in Salem.
The Bruins (5-7, 0-2 RRD) staked out to an 18-10 lead after the opening quarter. The Spartans (8-4, 1-1 RRD) went on a 15-1 run... »
News Messenger, Uncategorized 
Blacksburg and the New River Valley will be saying goodbye to a cherished icon at the end of this month when Dr. James I. “Bud” Robertson moves to Virginia’s Northern Neck.
Whether from his classroom, his many books, his radio broadcasts, public lectures or riverboat study tours, many people in the New River Valley recognize... »
Robertson, a Civil War buff, saying ‘goodbye’ to NRV: Bud Robertson feature
Blacksburg and the New River Valley will be saying goodbye to a cherished icon at the end of this month when Dr. James I. “Bud” Robertson moves to Virginia’s Northern Neck.
Whether from his classroom, his many books, his radio broadcasts, public lectures or riverboat study tours, many people in the New River Valley recognize... »
FEATURES, News Messenger, Uncategorized 
Editor’s note: The News Messenger in 2003 reported on a stray dog that had roamed a Christiansburg neighborhood for over year. Whatever happened to the dog after it was captured? Did she find a forever family?
The dog, a stray female mixed border collie, was believed to be four or five years old when... »
What happened to C’burg’s elusive stray?
Editor’s note: The News Messenger in 2003 reported on a stray dog that had roamed a Christiansburg neighborhood for over year. Whatever happened to the dog after it was captured? Did she find a forever family?
The dog, a stray female mixed border collie, was believed to be four or five years old when... » COMMENTS
Breaking News, News Messenger, Radford News Journal
Tech’s Wilson to enter NFL draft
BLACKSBURG – In a news conference at Lane Stadium last week, junior running back David Wilson announced that he would forgo his senior season at Virginia Tech to enter the NFL Draft. Wilson, who was surrounded by his family and coaches and dressed in a coat and tie, ran for 1,709 yards this season, breaking... »
News Messenger, Uncategorized
Residents share New Year’s resolutions
A New Year’s Eve trip to the mall to conduct an informal poll on resolutions turned up the anticipated vows to be healthier and kinder, but also resulted in a bonus lesson on the history of the traditional ball drop at Times Square, as one area visitor shared fond memories of his youth. “I remember... »
FEATURES, News Messenger, Uncategorized 
By Pat Brown
Correspondent
Among your New Year’s resolutions, you may want to promise yourself that you will make a visit to the Montgomery County Museum and Lewis Miller Regional Art Center at 300 South Pepper Street in Christiansburg. Located in a quiet residential part of town, the museum has fascinating collections and displays, plus a... »
Visit to museum worth the trip
By Pat Brown
Correspondent
Among your New Year’s resolutions, you may want to promise yourself that you will make a visit to the Montgomery County Museum and Lewis Miller Regional Art Center at 300 South Pepper Street in Christiansburg. Located in a quiet residential part of town, the museum has fascinating collections and displays, plus a... »
FEATURES, News Messenger, Uncategorized 
Blacksburg | December 2011
Submitted by Jon Fleming
Once again this year, ornate trees sponsored by local businesses and organizations line the hallway at the Inn at Virginia Tech.
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Christmas Trees at The Inn on the Virginia Tech campus
Blacksburg | December 2011
Submitted by Jon Fleming
Once again this year, ornate trees sponsored by local businesses and organizations line the hallway at the Inn at Virginia Tech.
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Breaking News, News Messenger, Newspapers
What a surprise to see Gussie's story on the front page of the News! Thank you for sharing her ...
1 Comment »Trish Hayes January 10, 2012