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No new teachers in Mount Jackson sign pledge on Dec. 16 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Shenandoah Valley News | Dec 18, 2021

There were no new teachers in Mount Jackson who signed the pledge on Dec. 16, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Shenandoah Valley News Christmas Gift Guide: Top Gifts for Pet Lovers

By Shenandoah Valley News | Dec 18, 2021

Adults (typically) don’t make lists for Santa and finding something special every year for your adult friends and family can be difficult. This year, we at Shenandoah Valley News asked our friends at The Grommet for their best suggestions.

Shenandoah Valley News Christmas Gift Guide: Top Sports Fan Gifts

By Shenandoah Valley News | Dec 18, 2021

Adults (typically) don’t make lists for Santa and finding something special every year for your adult friends and family can be difficult. This year, we at Shenandoah Valley News asked our friends at The Grommet for their best suggestions.

Shenandoah Valley News Christmas Gift Guide: Top Beer Gifts

By Shenandoah Valley News | Dec 18, 2021

Adults (typically) don’t make lists for Santa and finding something special every year for your adult friends and family can be difficult. This year, we at Shenandoah Valley News asked our friends at The Grommet for their best suggestions.

First Confirmed Case of the COVID-19 Omicron Variant in Virginia

By Press release submission | Dec 18, 2021

December 9, 2021, the Virginia Department of Health announced the first confirmed case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant in Virginia.

Organizer of Conspiracy that Defrauded Cares Act of Over $1.5 Million in Unemployment Benefits Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

By Press release submission | Dec 18, 2021

A Jonesville, Virginia woman, who admitted to heading a conspiracy that defrauded the government of more than $1.5 million in pandemic-related unemployment benefits, was sentenced today to 10 years in federal prison and ordered to pay restitution.

COVID Vaccine Clinic @ Salem YMCA on December 28

By Press release submission | Dec 18, 2021

We are back at your favorite local YMCA - this time, with kids doses

Buchanan Christmas Eve Luminaries on December 24

By Press release submission | Dec 18, 2021

Buchanan invites you to discover "the Town that Glows with LOVE this Christmas Eve during the Town's annual, Christmas Eve Luminary Display.

Botetourt County & Lumos Receive Universal Broadband Grant Totaling $3,084,796

By Press release submission | Dec 18, 2021

Botetourt County and LUMOS are pleased to announce that they have received funding for universal broadband coverage for homes and businesses from the Virginia Telecommunications Initiative (VATI) grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Basketball Game at Hampton Canceled

By Press release submission | Dec 18, 2021

VMI's basketball game at Hampton slated for next Wednesday afternoon in Hampton, Virginia, has been canceled due to Covid-19 issues within Hampton's program.

Jump Into J Term

By Press release submission | Dec 18, 2021

If you’re looking for some fun events to participate in over the break, check out some of the activities that are taking place during J Term.

New Year’s Eve Party on December 31

By Press release submission | Dec 18, 2021

New Year’s Eve Party on December 31 from 7:00 pm - 12:30 am

Troubling TikTok posts circulating nationwide

By Press release submission | Dec 18, 2021

Roanoke County Public Schools has become aware of a troubling post that has been shared widely this week on the social media platform TikTok.

Speak up for working farm and forest land

By Press release submission | Dec 18, 2021

As you have been trekking around the Valley in search of the perfect Christmas tree or visiting our downtowns for some holiday shopping, maybe you have thought about how fortunate we are to live in this special place that provides so much—local foods, clean water, breathtaking views and a vibrant economy.