Monday, March 17th, 2014
A new museum has come to Blacksburg. This one, however, does not house historical relics, roped-off artifacts or critically acclaimed artwork. There are no long, cold, echoing marble floors, silent tour groups or security guards. Here, there are hands-on and interactive exhibits about music, science, art and technology. Parents do not have to quiet their
Monday, March 17th, 2014
Kitty Zeringue is an avid cyclist. So much so that when she moved to Blacksburg and bought a car, she made her decision based on how the car would suit her bike. “I got a Honda Fit...
Monday, March 17th, 2014
BOOM! What’s that? Unusual noises were loudly intruding on what otherwise would have been a peaceful, spring morning in a beautiful, rural area. Many people around Dublin were suddenly awakened by loud booms coming from the Cloyd’s...
Monday, January 13th, 2014
By Joanne M. Anderson Photos by Laura’s Focus Photography Alaina Coppa learned right up front that staying flexible throughout the wedding planning process is imperative. She’d been pinning (from Pinterest) wedding ideas before she ever got...
Monday, January 13th, 2014
They worked as teens and line cooks in a Luray grill for three years. After starting college at Radford University, David Housden convinced Morgan to apply. She started at RU in the fall of 2009, and both...
Monday, January 13th, 2014
By Gwynn Hamilton | Photos by Laura’s Focus Photography My family and I grow flowers, herbs and vegetables on our small Giles County farm. I love making bouquets for customers at the downtown Blacksburg Farmers Market,...
Monday, January 13th, 2014
Story and Photos by Krisha Chachra Of all the Hawaiian Islands, Kaua’i is the oldest. It is said that with age comes a timeless beauty that is consistent throughout seasons and never withers on this island. Convincingly,...
Monday, January 13th, 2014
By Mari Kiyota | Photos Courtesy of Wintergreen Resort New River Valley residents can exchange slush for snow as they head to ski areas in an hour or two or three to schuss, spin, snowboard, fall...
Friday, November 15th, 2013
The Trout home in the mountains of Giles County does not really need to be decorated for Christmas. The home and garage are crispy white. The roofs are fire engine red tin. Some of the trees bear...
Friday, November 15th, 2013
There is a reason why the South Koreans call their capital city Seoul – because it is city of soul mates, seriously. Traveling to this city with three other girlfriends on a group study exchange, we learned...