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Virginia Town is Best Place in the U.S. to Raise Kids From Bloomberg Businessweek, 11/15/11 With good schools, an affordable lifestyle, and the Blue Ridge Mountains in the backyard, Blacksburg, Va., is No. 1. Learn more...
Backcountry.com to invest over $20 million in Christiansburg fulfillment center From Montgomery County Economic Development website, 10/11/11 Governor Bob McDonnell today announced that Backcountry.com, the largest online specialty retailer of premium outdoor gear, will invest more than $20 million to establish a fulfillment center in Montgomery County. Learn more...
Federal-Mogul Corp. to invest $10 million to expand Blacksburg manufacturing facility From Montgomery County Economic Development website, 10/7/11 Governor Bob McDonnell today announced that Federal-Mogul Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML), a leading global automotive supplier, plans to invest $10 million to expand its existing 275,000-square-foot automotive engine bearing manufacturing facility located at Blacksburg Industrial Park. Learn more...
Basic plans OK’d for new Blacksburg and Auburn schools From The Burgs, 10/4/11 Montgomery County’s School Board tonight approved basic structural plans for two new high schools and a renovated middle school. Learn more…
Virginia Tech coal plant sparks protest From The Roanoke Times, 10/3/11 Students cited health and environmental concerns as reasons for the school to cease its use of coal. Learn more…
Books-A-Million to close From The Collegiate Times, 9/22/11 The Books-A-Million bookstore, located in the First and Main shopping center, is scheduled to close its doors for the last time on Sept. 27. Learn more…
The Roanoke Times announces plans for new site and publication focused on Christiansburg and Blacksburg: The Burgs From The Roanoke Times, 8/30/11 The Roanoke Times announced plans Tuesday to replace the New River Current with a print publication and Web site called The Burgs. Learn more…
A fiber-optic conundrum for Roanoke From The Roanoke Times, 8/21/11 Roanoke is literally encircled by a fiber-optic frenzy, but some business leaders are worried the city won't get to share in the latest generation of technology offering lightning-fast speed and vast data capacity. Learn more…
New owner planning Terrace View makeover for apartments From The Roanoke Times, 8/21/11 The older complex is Blacksburg's second largest. Learn more...
Construction of Blacksburg roundabout carries on From The Roanoke Times, 8/20/11 A roundabout, part of an $11 million improvement project in Blacksburg, is halfway finished. Learn more…
Backpacks to help 131 From The Roanoke Times, 8/16/11 Blacksburg Baptist Church's "Backpacks of Love" program will provide supplies for elementary students just in time. Learn more…
U.S. chief technology officer visits Blacksburg From The Roanoke Times, 8/6/11 Aneesh Chopra fielded questions, visited a business in Blacksburg and listened to stories. Learn more…
Editorial: Mistaking planning for conspiring From The Roanoke Times, 8/1/11 People who like the idea of protecting overall quality of life need to turn out and speak up. Learn more...
Modea Wins Best Culture of the Year Award From Montgomery County Economic Development website, 7/29/11 Modea was honored last night at the second annual Small Agency Conference and Awards in Denver, CO. Learn more...
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Events
Market Square Jam Tuesdays—7:00-11:00 pm
Farmer’s Market Saturdays—10:00 am-2:00 pm
Easter Egg Hunt April 6—10:00 am
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