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The Little Gas Station That Could. Pearisburg, Virginia.
I was riding through Pearisburg yesterday when I spotted something a little unusual. It was a row of drink coolers, completely stocked with sodas, chilling on the side of the road. It looked exactly like the glass door refrigerators that you would find lining the back wall of a convenience store. But these see-through doors... »
Local Historical Pics and Images of the New River Valley.
I have compiled a collection of some of the best local books available. In these books you will find historical images from Christiansburg, Blacksburg, Radford, Giles, Pearisburg, Virginia Tech and more. These books are a treasure trove for the curious mind. I have been digging through these books recently, and I have discovered numerous... »
Rest In Peace Marvin Jarrels. Christiansburg, Va
If you’ve ever visited post office in downtown Christiansburg, there is a good chance that you walked away thinking that the postman working the counter is one of the nicest, most humble guys on earth. The Man’s name is Marvin Jarrels, and it is sad to say that he will no longer be there... »
3 Kangaroos, a Giraffe and a Family of Gorillas Escape Circus Train Near Blacksburg, Va
Around 4:00 this afternoon I was listening to the scanner, and I heard something about a train being stuck on the tracks near Ellett. At first I didn’t think too much about it, but as I listened I heard someone say that it was a circus train, and that captured my interest. I loaded up... »
The Bones Of Civil War Soldiers Near Christiansburg, Va. Part 2
Please click here to read part 1 of this story. During my search to find this place, I was only able to find two sources that attempted to identify its location. One source was a piece of writing, and the other source was a historical map. The map was completely inaccurate and useless, and the... »
The Bones of Civil War Soldiers Near Christiansburg, Va. Part 1
If I told you that more than 200 Civil War soldiers were buried within a few miles from Christiansburg Mountain, would you believe me? I wouldn’t much blame you if you didn’t, for this is a piece of history that has been rarely mentioned and more-or-less forgotten. Very little information is available about this... »
New River Valley Public Records Search
Millions of people turn to the internet everyday to search for public records, but they often find themselves lost in a sea of websites that charge for their services. These websites simply build search engines that scrounge through free public record databases, and when they are finished gathering the records you want, they repackage... »
VDOT Salt Truck Flips Over, Wrecks on Den Hill Road in Christiansburg
At about 7 a.m. this morning on Den Hill Road, a VDOT snowplow flips over on its side, spills its load of salt and blocks both lanes of traffic. Like many other icy roads in Virginia, Den Hill has become difficult for even the best of us to navigate. It appears that the driver... »
The Montgomery County Shooting Range Near Blacksburg, Virginia.
If you live in the New River Valley and you are looking for a place to sight-in or shoot your gun, the only place around here worth visiting is the Montgomery County Shooting Range. Located near Blacksburg, this shooting range is considered by many to be one of the best ranges in this part... »
Where to Cut Firewood in Christiansburg, Blacksburg, Radford and Everywhere Else in Virginia.
Do you use a woodstove or a fireplace to heat your house? If so, have you been looking for a place to cut firewood? If your answer is yes, I have the solution that just might satisfy you. Did you know that $20.00 is all it takes to give you access to millions of... »
