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Cat dies, 3 more injured in Radford house fire
RADFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - A cat has died and three cats are injured after a Friday morning house fire in Radford. According to Radford City Fire-EMS, crews were dispatched to the 700 block of Walker Street to reports of a house fire. Firefighters say smoke and flames could be seen...
Franklin County deputy and K-9 locate missing woman
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A Franklin County deputy and K-9 located a missing 89-year-old woman on Thursday. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received reports of a missing elderly woman in Ferrum from her husband. Deputy Gaetano and his K-9 partner, Bono, retrieved a scent of...
Target 7: Records show Blacksburg bed-and-breakfast is delinquent in taxes; families still without refunds
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Dozens of families were left scrambling, trying to find a place to stay after the Clay Corner Inn canceled their reservations for this weekend’s Virginia Tech graduation. Many families say they were told just last weekend that the bed and breakfast was closing, thus canceling...
Residents Near Mountain Valley Pipeline Say Details Are Scarce
In spite of assurances from builders of the Mountain Valley Pipeline that it’s ready for service, some residents of a Virginia community want more answers. At Bent Mountain, Virginia, construction crews are working on the Mountain Valley Pipeline to begin operation in the next few weeks. It’s been several...
Georgia Tech upsets Virginia Tech in ACC Championship quarterfinal
DURHAM, N.C. – In the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament, third-seeded Virginia Tech softball fell to sixth-seeded Georgia Tech 6-2 at Duke Softball Stadium on Thursday. While the Hokies entered the tournament ranked in the top three in division one in scoring, home runs and slugging percentage, Virginia Tech’s offense was flat.
Shelor Motor Mile set to take over Christiansburg Duncan dealerships
CHJRISTIANSBURG. Va. (WDBJ) - Shelor Motor Mile has entered into a contract to acquire the Duncan Honda and Duncan Hyundai dealerships in Christiansburg, according to Shelor owners David Hagan and Larry Shelor. The deal has been in the works about two months, said the owners. but is subject to approval...
'Earn that role:' Virginia Tech's commencement offers message of optimism for graduates
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WSET) — Seniors in Blacksburg began the morning as eager students but finished the day as excited graduates. Thousands of people gathered to celebrate Virginia Tech's graduation commencement on Friday. Students told ABC 13 they were thrilled to step out of student life and into their next...
Christiansburg Parks and Recreation preparing for youth summer camps
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WFXR) — As time winds down for the school year, parks and recreation departments around the area are getting ready for their summer programs. In the New River Valley, Christiansburg’s Parks and Recreation Department already had its first summer camp with Radford University baseball. “It’s important...
Montgomery Museum of Art & History’s annual ‘Arts Loves NRV Market’ returns in June
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– The Montgomery Museum of Art & History is hosting its annual Arts Loves NRV Market in Downtown Christiansburg on Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8. The event will have over 30 regional art and craft vendors with artwork for sale, local art demonstrators on...
How Virginia Tech’s summer break impacts local businesses
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - With Virginia Tech students making up a large part of Blacksburg’s population, they are the driver for many local businesses. However, in the summer, the population in the town decreases, which also leads to a decrease in people spending money. ”If your targeted population is...
Vinton District GOP Primary For County Supervisor: Tim Greenway Candidate Q & A
In keeping with the mission of The Roanoke Star.com to help contribute to an informed and active citizenry, below is a candidate Q&A for the Roanoke County’s Vinton District GOP primary. Each of Roanoke County’s five districts is home to about 19,200 people. Early voting began May 3 and the final day to vote will […]
Virginia Tech Police Department to host annual hot dog luncheon for Special Olympics
BLACKSBURG, Va. – The Virginia Tech Police Department’s annual hot dog luncheon for the Special Olympics is just days away. Each year, the university’s police department hosts a luncheon to raise money for Special Olympics Virginia. Located at the public safety building on campus, people can come...
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