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‘When I lost him, my life just stopped.’ Community rallies to help truck driver find lost dog
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ/Gray News) – Community members in Virginia rallied together to help a truck driver from Canada reunite with his lost dog. Samuel Bissonnette often makes pitstops in Blacksburg and Christiansburg when he’s driving on a long haul, but he never travels alone. His two dogs are always along for the ride.
Blacksburg High student wins 9th District 2024 Congressional Art Competition
(WSET) — On Friday, Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-9th District) announced that Rishi Nair, of Blacksburg High School, won the 2024 Congressional Art Competition in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District. His artwork is entitled Mabry Mill and will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Throughout the Ninth...
Music Therapy Hits High Note With Community Choir
Every Thursday evening for an hour and a half, the performance hall at Virginia Tech’s Creativity and Innovation District comes alive with the sound of music. Classic rock ‘n’ roll songs resound as members of The Beat Goes On, a community choir that includes individuals with dementia and their caregivers, prepare for its public debut. […]
Lyme disease reminders for pet owners as it gets warm
BLACKSBURG, Va. – With the weather getting nicer every day, more of us might be getting out with our furry friends to enjoy this weather. Now while you are outside with your pet, veterinarians at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine want to remind you of the dangers of Lyme disease.
Adventure Saturday at Explore Park is Saturday, April 27
Roanoke County’s Explore Park will host a full day of expanded family activities on Saturday, April 27! Adventure Saturday will feature Treetop Quest, river clean-up, nature activities and a Twilight Zipline experience at Treetop Quest. See the full event schedule below. River Clean-Up – 9 AM to 12 PM Join our Volunteer Coordinator as we […]
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