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CHRISTIANSBURG-In order to stay operational since August, Montgomery County Schools has used a variety of unique virus mitigation methods.

RICHMOND – On Thursday, a coalition of more than 40 progressive advocacy groups came together to host the latest Virginia People’s Debate.

CHRISTIANSBURG-Where does the plan for New River Valley Rail go from here? When can residents expect to see construction?

FLOYD – On Feb. 5, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said he expects schools to return to in-person instruction by March 15. Schools in Floyd County were ahead of the curve

TAZEWELL- Longtime Southwest Virginia Sen. Ben Chafin passed away due to COVID-19 earlier this year. Now voters will fill his empty seat.

BLACKSBURG – On April 16, 2007, many current Virginia Tech undergraduate students were toddlers. However, that day’s tragedy still resonates in the community.

CHRISTIANSBURG – “No kid sleeps on the floor in our town.” That’s the motto of the national nonprofit Sleep in Heavenly Peace. But it’s also Paul Mele’s personal mission for Virginia’s New River Valley.

RICHMOND – On Feb. 27, the FDA issued Emergency Use Authorization for Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine, the third version approved so far.

FLOYD- In the pandemic, Virginia churches had to adapt. But what will services look like after things return to normal?

CHRISTIANSBURG- The Christiansburg Institute is using a driving tour to educate folks about the history of being Black in Appalachia.