November 20, 2009

I-81 back open in Montgomery Co.

VDOT says acccident has been cleared

November 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 restaurants

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

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 test

November 16, 2009

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.

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 13, 2009

Blacksburg optometrist offers shoppers discount and raises money for charity

Today, Dr. Steve Jacobs hosted his 2nd annual trunk show and local charity fundraiser. This year's charities were Valley Interfaith Child Care Center and NRV Cares.

Price’s Fork School land purchase now complete

Montgomery Co. paid $1 million to buy the land from Virginia Tech. The school’s new design will be identical to the new Eastern Montgomery Elementary.

Kipps elementary reaching out to Fort Hood community

Students and teachers at Kipps Elementary School are collecting teddy bears to offer support and help elementary students cope with the shootings

November 12, 2009

Flood waters surround dozens of Montgomery Co. homes

The hardest hit areas were on Lafeyette, North Fork and Flick roads

November 11, 2009

Several NRV hospitals to become tobacco-free facilities

Starting January 1, 2010, tobacco products are not allowed at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center, Montgomery Regional Hospital and Pulaski Community Hospital

November 09, 2009

Private group’s report finds Danville #1, Roanoke #3 for pedestrian risk in Virginia

A new report says the Danville metropolitan area is the riskiest in Virginia for pedestrians

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