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November 20, 2009
Virginia Tech’s graduate school sets new record
The Virginia Tech Graduate School has its largest class, enrolling a total of 6,947 students from all campusesI-81 back open in Montgomery Co.
VDOT says acccident has been clearedNovember 19, 2009
2 local hotels earn AAA’s four diamond award for 2010
The AAA Four Diamond Award designation is a most prestigious level of distinction for hotels and restaurantsCheck Elementary School closed Friday
The water problems at the school have not been fixed yetTwin Co. regional healthcare volunteers hosting $5 jewelry sale
The money is used to fund small projects around the hospital.Radford has board and commission seats available
If you would like to be considered you must submit a resume and letter of interest by December 14, 2009.Santa coming to NRV Mall
Tomorrow, Santa will arrive at the New River Valley Mall in Christiansburg.Montgomery Co. School Board announces superintendent finalists
The three candidates are Dr. Annie Wimbish of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Brenda Blackburn of Rockledge, Florida and Dr. Scott Kizner of Martinsville.November 18, 2009
Christian group hands out controversial book to Virginia Tech students
The Christian group, Living Waters, distributed 2,000 copies of the 150th Anniversary Edition of Charles Darwin's Origin of Species.Virginia Tech holds H1N1 vaccination clinic
University leaders say if they receive additional H1N1 vaccinations, then they will schedule a second clinic next month.Internal investigation find no problems in Eastern Montgomery High School SOL case
Earlier this year, a report from the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) claimed students who were potentially at risk of failing the SOLs, were taken out of classes that required the testCheck Elementary School in Floyd Co. closing early Wednesday and all day Thursday
There are water problems at the school for a second dayI-81 in Wythe Co. clear after tractor trailer accident
VDOT says all lanes of Interstate 81 in Wythe County are now open.
Virginia Tech student reporter named national college reporter of the year
Collegiate Times writer Caleb Fleming has been named the top college reporter in the country by the Associated Collegiate PressNovember 17, 2009
Wytheville clinic starts bingo night to generate money
The C. Brock Hughes free clinic in Wytheville started up a bingo night. Last month, the clinic raised $5,000.Radford water main break latest
Repairs begin tonight after a water main break in Radford near the intersection of Second and Staples Streets.Check Elementary closing early Tuesday
Floyd County Schools says there are water problems at the schoolI-81 back open in Wythe Co.
Accident has been cleared according to VDOT.
Water main break in Radford
People living in Radford may notice reduced water pressure Tuesday morning because of a water main break.Blacksburg pizza shop robbed
Police say it happened around 11:30 p.m. Monday at Firehouse Pizza on University City Boulevard.November 16, 2009
Morgan Harrington on People Magazine, in ValPak mailer
Harrington's story is featured on the cover of People Magazine“Chalk Talks” get students closer look at Virginia Tech athletics
The events will be held 9 times from now until March 2nd, and will feature Coach Greenberg and other Tech coaches each time. Every "Chalk Talk" will take place during lunch at D2 Dining Center. Greenberg feels the Chalk Talks let him meet students he would not normally have the chance to meet. It also gives students that may not have a great knowledge of basketball, a greater experience when they come to Cassell Coliseum to cheer on the Hokies.Montgomery Co. nurse wins nursing leadership award
Amy Woods, Director of Surgical Services at Montgomery Regional Hospital, was honored with the 2009 Magnet Excellence in Nursing Leadership award.Virginia Tech police charge two students for starting fire on campus
Police have charged William Yost, Steven Kadak and Christopher Schram.Pulaski YMCA facing money problems
The Hensel Eckman YMCA in Pulaski is experiencing some financial problems and trying to raise $30,000 by the end of the year.Kipps Elementary shipping hundreds of teddy bears to Fort Hood schools
Thanks to the community, Kipps Elementary has collected nearly 300 bears.Volunteers needed for new Christiansburg bus service
Starting next Monday, Blacksburg Transit will offer bus services in Christianburg. Volunteers are needed to help staff tables and assist riders along the route.Christiansburg restaurant closing its doors
Texas Steakhouse and Saloon is located on Ponderosa Drive. We're told the lease is up at the location and corporate is not renewing the lease.November 15, 2009
