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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, Radford News Journal, Uncategorized 
RADFORD – Another downtown Radford building has gotten a rehabilitative facelift.
City and state officials will gather with the private developer to celebrate the public-private partnership on Thursday, January 12 with a grand opening celebration. The public is invited to take a look at the new project.
Taylor Hollow Construction, the City of Radford, New River... »
Grand opening for downtown Radford building
RADFORD – Another downtown Radford building has gotten a rehabilitative facelift.
City and state officials will gather with the private developer to celebrate the public-private partnership on Thursday, January 12 with a grand opening celebration. The public is invited to take a look at the new project.
Taylor Hollow Construction, the City of Radford, New River... »
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
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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Cave Spring Connection, FEATURES, Uncategorized 
ROANOKE COUNTY - If you believe the movie ‘Elf’ then there are only three jobs available for elves: making cookies inside a giant oak tree (dangerous in the dry season), working in Santa’s workshop (also known as “the big show”), and making shoes at night while the old cobbler sleeps. Michael Ruth, who owns the... »
No elves help this cobbler
ROANOKE COUNTY - If you believe the movie ‘Elf’ then there are only three jobs available for elves: making cookies inside a giant oak tree (dangerous in the dry season), working in Santa’s workshop (also known as “the big show”), and making shoes at night while the old cobbler sleeps. Michael Ruth, who owns the... »
FEATURES, News Messenger, Newspapers, Radford News Journal, Uncategorized 
by Pat Brown
A funeral that required a coliseum to hold it was nevertheless personal and touching as family, friends, and fellow officers paid respect Monday to fallen hero Deriek Wayne Crouse, 39.
The most personal words came from Sgt. Danny Sweeney, who served with Crouse in the army, and Sgt. Tom Gallemore, who worked with... »
Thousands Pay Respect to Crouse
by Pat Brown
A funeral that required a coliseum to hold it was nevertheless personal and touching as family, friends, and fellow officers paid respect Monday to fallen hero Deriek Wayne Crouse, 39.
The most personal words came from Sgt. Danny Sweeney, who served with Crouse in the army, and Sgt. Tom Gallemore, who worked with... »
Cave Spring Connection, FEATURES, Uncategorized 
ROANOKE - We have all seen the movies and know how the story goes if you want to become a writer. First you get a big grant so that you may quit your job and either travel the world or move to the country where you can immerse yourself in the writing of your novel. ... »
Local author forges her own way and keeps her own voice
ROANOKE - We have all seen the movies and know how the story goes if you want to become a writer. First you get a big grant so that you may quit your job and either travel the world or move to the country where you can immerse yourself in the writing of your novel. ... » COMMENTS
a great feature story.
FEATURES, Salem Times Register, Uncategorized 
SALEM – Technology is helping mothers bring their babies in at LewisGale Medical Center’s new Maternity Care Center.
On Dec. 13, staff showed off the center at the Salem hospital that recently completed a $2.5-million renovation project. The Maternity Care Center was designed to offer patients a family oriented birthing experienced that focuses on comfort... »
Hospital shows off remodeled maternity center
SALEM – Technology is helping mothers bring their babies in at LewisGale Medical Center’s new Maternity Care Center.
On Dec. 13, staff showed off the center at the Salem hospital that recently completed a $2.5-million renovation project. The Maternity Care Center was designed to offer patients a family oriented birthing experienced that focuses on comfort... »
My family and I live in the Windmill Hills neighborhood and remember "Gussie" who we called "Blackie" well. I feed ...
Sonora Pauley February 4, 2012
What a surprise to see Gussie's story on the front page of the News! Thank you for sharing her ...
More Comments » (2)Trish Hayes January 10, 2012