“Southwest Virginia has always been a rail area for sure,” said Karina Romero with the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority.
A town with a rich railroad history, preliminary construction is currently underway at the old Cambria train station as crews prepare to start work in the coming weeks.
“Plans are moving forward, everything is on schedule, and we are thrilled to bring passenger rail service back to the New River Valley for the first time since 1979,” Romero said.
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She said people can expect crews out soon, and there is a lot of work to do to bring everything up to standard.
“We definitely have to have a platform for safe boarding and unloading, so that’s definitely a priority, along with the track work, the access road so people can actually get to the platform, and then some signaling,” Romero explained.
Two local store owners directly across from the future train said they have been keeping a close eye on any updates regarding the train station.
“We’ve been paying a lot of attention to it; we’re really excited for it,” said Doug Ashworth, owner of Electrical Supply.
“I think it’ll impact the businesses down here just bringing awareness to the community of Cambria withinside Christiansburg,” said Heather Vaughn, co-owner of Cambria Antiques. 
Ashworth expressed his anticipation for how the new service will affect business.
“I don’t think it is going to hurt business,” he said.
Vaughn added they believe this will be beneficial for the entire area and local businesses.
“I think that’s the hope for all the small businesses down here,” she said.
Romero said in the first year the station is open, they are expecting around 40,000 passengers.
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(WSET) — A massage therapist has been arrested and charged with sexual battery
The Christiansburg Police Department received multiple complaints of inappropriate sexual contact during massage appointments at Pampered Healing Massage Therapy and Day Spa
officials say they identified Anthony Otis Hayes
as the massage therapist in each of the complaints
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Hayes is charged with 4 counts of class one misdemeanor sexual battery
He is currently being held at Western Virginia Regional Jail with no bond
Anyone with information concerning these or other incidents may contact Investigator Roop at 540-382-3131 (extension: 5344)
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This is a project to make intersection and pedestrian improvements along Route 460 Business (North Franklin Street) and Route 114 (Peppers Ferry Road) in Christiansburg
This project is intended to improve safety and efficiency along these two corridors
The shared left and through lane on westbound Route 114 at North Franklin Street will be modified to become a through lane only
This project includes adding a traffic signal at the intersection of Route 114 and Market Street
Market Street drivers who currently turn left onto westbound Route 114 or who drive straight across Route 114 and drivers on westbound Route 114 who currently turn left onto southbound Market Street will be redirected to make a U-turn at the next available crossover or signal
The intersection of Route 114 and Laurel Street also will be modified
Laurel Street traffic that currently turns left onto Route 114 or proceeds straight across Route 114 will be redirected to turn right and make a U-turn at the next available crossover
The intersection of North Franklin Street at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens will be modified as a Restricted Crossing U-turn (RCUT)
An RCUT is an innovative intersection that would redirect motorists who normally turn left from the cemetery to turn right and proceed to make a U-turn
The project includes adding approximately 3,600 linear feet of new sidewalk
Sidewalk will be constructed along the westbound lane of North Franklin Street between Sycamore Street/Spradlin Farm Drive and Peppers Ferry Road
New sections of sidewalk also will be added to connect to the existing network along Peppers Ferry Road and at its intersection with North Franklin Street
crosswalks and pedestrian signals will be added at North Franklin Street&rsquo;s intersections with Sycamore Street/Spradlin Farm Drive
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Estimated cost of the project: $15.1 million
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<a href="#commentDiv" aria-label="View article comments" title="View article comments" class="dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 edNRfi"></a>CHRISTIANSBURG, Va.  – Going to the Starlite Drive-In is a memory many people never forget.
“For many of the people, they remember sitting in this line right here, finding a good parking spot, getting their favorite food, and enjoying a great movie,” said Joy Wall, a Christiansburg resident. “I just remember always going, throwing that blanket out or sitting in the back of the truck, getting the good hot dogs and good popcorn. It was just a good time to be outside and be with the hometown of Christiansburg.”
However, in 2024, longtime owner Peggy Beasley passed away, leaving the future of the drive-in uncertain. Now, it’s up for sale. 
For many folks, they remember going to the Starlite Drive-In throughout their lives.
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“Lots of good memories,” said Debbie Wagenbremmer, a Floyd resident. “Waiting in line was fun because you got a car full of family.”
“I took my kids there, my grandkids,” said Michael Barbour, a Christiansburg resident. “It’s just a shame what’s happening now.”
They said the drive-in has been associated with Christiansburg for decades, and they hope there is a way to keep it going with new owners.
“I would love to see it stay,” said Wall. 
“Maybe a local person is interested in buying it and trying to keep it going,” said Wagenbremmer
“I drive by it every day to go to my house, and my wife and I talk about it and say, ‘Wow, what’s next?’” said Barbour
Realtor for the drive-in theater, James Craighead said he believes this is a significant opportunity for someone to preserve a local staple.
“It’s obviously a fully functioning theater, but it’s also five acres as well, so there is a lot of opportunity to turn the next page in the chapter for whoever wants to take this on,” Craighead said.
But no matter who it was, they all hope someone buys the Starlite Drive-In and continues its legacy here in Christiansburg.
Thomas grew up right here in Roanoke and is a graduate of Salem High School and Virginia Tech.  
<a href="#commentDiv" aria-label="View article comments" title="View article comments" class="dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 edNRfi"></a>CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – More than a hundred people gathered at the historic Cambria site Wednesday to witness the groundbreaking ceremony for Montgomery County’s new Amtrak station, marking a significant milestone in Virginia’s passenger rail expansion.
The project, which has been under discussion for over a decade, will refurbish and modernize the Cambria train station, with passenger service expected to begin in 2027.
“This is a dream that is in progress still that began decades ago,” said Virginia Senator Tim Kaine. “I have been very proud as senator to battle for Amtrak funding to get us to Roanoke and then funding for this particular project to help find the right site for a passenger station here in Christiansburg.”
Governor Glenn Youngkin joined local and state officials at the groundbreaking, emphasizing the project’s significance for regional connectivity. 
“Folks from the greater Montgomery County, Christiansburg, can in fact get real access to the rest of the east coast without going on I-81,” Youngkin said. “It’ll be great to have an alternative to jump on this great rail service.”
The station’s location sparked considerable debate before officials decided to return to the historic Cambria site, where the original station once stood.
“We had countless meetings with the community, and they were very honest as you may expect with their opinion,” said DJ Stadtler, Executive Director of Virginia Passenger Rail Authority. “They said you know what, the sight by the mall would be great, we understand that’s very very expensive, the site out at cinnabar road, not so good. We really, really want here at Cambria.”
Christiansburg Mayor Mike Barber said he’s excited to finally see the project move forward. 
“It’s been a long effort, a lot of time spent on it, but it’s been time and money well spent,” he said.
The new station represents a significant expansion of Virginia’s passenger rail network, providing Southwest Virginia residents with direct access to the Eastern Seaboard’s rail corridor.
According to officials, Anthony Hayes, of Christiansburg, is charged with 4 counts of class one misdemeanor sexual battery. 
The Christiansburg Police Department received multiple complaints of inappropriate sexual contact during massage appointments at Pampered Healing Massage Therapy and Day Spa located in the 100 block of Arbor Drive. 
An investigation revealed Hayes to be the massage therapist in each of the complaints. He is currently being held in the Western Virginia Regional Jail with no bond. 
Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - No injuries were reported in a fire at <a href="https://www.springoakliving.com/christiansburg" rel="" title="https://www.springoakliving.com/christiansburg">Spring Oak Senior Living</a> Sunday
First responders were dispatched at 3:44 p.m
to reports of a fire at Spring Oak Senior Living
The fire started at the exterior before spreading to the attic
Officials say the fire set off the sprinkler system
but patients were transported to another facility in Bedford by Blacksburg Transit
and LewisGale Christiansburg ER assisted on the scene
CPD said a man walked into the Truist Bank in Christiansburg around 9 a.m. on Thursday and showed a note demanding money. The suspect then exited the bank. The man did not brandish a weapon and no one was harmed.
Authorities said less than 2 hours later, the suspect was arrested by Christiansburg police nearby behind the Uptown Mall. He was identified as 56-year-old Jeffrey Norford. He was taken into custody and charged with the following:
Norford is currently being held at the Montgomery County Jail without bond. We will update you with more information as it becomes available.
According to officials, the fire began at 3:44 p.m. in the exterior but moved to the attic and set off the sprinkler system. 
Blacksburg Transit helped transport patients from the Christiansburg facility to the Bedford Facility. Christiansburg Fire and EMS, Christiansburg PD, Montgomery County Fire and EMS, Riner Fire Dept. and Emergency Responders from LewisGale in Christiansburg all responded to the scene. 
The extent and cost of the damage from the fire are unknown at this time, but 10 News will update this story as the information becomes available. 
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the Christiansburg Town Council heard from residents about a proposed improvement project at a key downtown intersection
It’s a $5.2 million project funded through the VDOT Smart Scale Program
The proposal is focused on the intersection of North Franklin Street/Depot Street in the Town of Christiansburg
The town council says it’s to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety
“There are really no pedestrian safety accommodations in the intersection and it’s one of the busiest intersections in the Town of Christiansburg,” Mike Kelley
Kelley notes the intersection is a gateway to the downtown district
The $5.2 million proposed improvements include sidewalks
and other features designed to reduce congestion and enhance safety
Karen Blevins owns a business right off North Franklin in the area
She says she sees the need for these changes every day
“We notice a lot of speeding,” Blevins said
Some of the things they have shown are much needed.”
Blevins says she sees how dangerous the road can be
She highlighted the importance of the planned crosswalks and road markings
“Right behind our office there is a large park; people walk to the library
It’s just an area where there’s a lot of foot traffic and pets,” Blevins said
“It’s really scary walking across the main road with no crosswalks or anything like that
Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027 and is expected to take 18 months to complete
If you missed the town hall meeting, you can still share your input until January 10. You can find the form <a href="https://www.christiansburg.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2629" target="_self">here</a>
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<a href="#commentDiv" aria-label="View article comments" title="View article comments" class="dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 edNRfi"></a>CHRISTIANSBURG, Va.  – UPDATE
FedEx has clarified its statement about the closure of its Christiansburg distribution center, stating that the whole location is not closing but that there will be a staff reduction in March.
In its initial statement to 10 News, FedEx stated that: “FedEx regularly evaluates its network and makes adjustments to align with the evolving needs of the business. The FedEx facility on Parkway Drive in Christiansburg will close next month.”
However, when we reached out to their spokesperson for clarification, they provided the following altered statement and said the distribution center would remain open:
The FedEx distribution center in Christiansburg is set to close sometime in March, according to the company.
10 News reached out to FedEx and received the following statement:
Details on the exact date the facility will shut down and how many workers will be affected have not been released.
Duncan Weigand joined WSLS 10’s digital team in June 2024, weeks after graduating from Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s in communication studying multimedia journalism and a cognate in marketing.
Jazmine Otey joined the 10 News team in February 2021.
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Danny (Dan) Ray Canada, age 73, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away after a lengthy battle with heart disease. He was at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. His faithful and loving wife Vickie was by his side throughout this journey... <a href="#!/Obituary">View Obituary &amp; Service Information</a>
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riders can travel by train from Washington D.C
to Christiansburg on the same Amtrak route that currently ends in Roanoke
State and local leaders celebrated the groundbreaking of the station Thursday
Senator Tim Kaine and Congressman Morgan Griffith stood side by side to shovel dirt at the train station in Christiansburg
Youngkin recalled his first train trip at age 13 out of Richmond
“And my sister and I still talk about that trip,” Youngkin said
A moment to share experience that is unlike any travel experience that we can have.”
the same year passenger rail service in Christiansburg ended
According to the agreement between Virginia Passenger Rail Authority and Norfolk Southern
the station will have a new platform and canopy and a parking lot
The New River Valley Passenger Rail Station Authority will be renovating the station building in Cambria
An Amtrak layover facility will also be in nearby Radford
to do maintenance on the trains and turn them around for the return trip to D.C
Congressman Griffith said when they first began talking about bringing passenger rail to Lynchburg
But he changed his mind when he saw how many people took the train to Lynchburg and then Roanoke
“And I’m excited to be here with you to celebrate this great day
because I think we’re gonna have a gorgeous station,” Griffith said
adding that he's a fan of a nearby antique shop across the street
And we’re gonna have a look into the soul of this region.”
The building where the train station will be located is currently owned by Northfolk Southern
and the railway company will move to a new building nearby
Cambria was an independent town until it was absorbed into Christiansburg in 1964
the Cambria depot was a stop on a route that ran from Birmingham
it was a stop for an Amtrak train called the Hilltopper
which went from Boston to eastern Kentucky
Amtrak discontinued the Hilltopper in 1979
which meant towns in Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee were cut off from passenger rail service
lawmakers have been trying to work on an agreement to bring passenger rail back to the New River Valley
plans were to bring the train to the Christiansburg mall
but this Cambria option was more affordable and quicker than building a new station from scratch
Senator Kaine said bringing passenger rail to Christiansburg is possible with funding from the bipartisan infrastructure bill Congress passed in 2021
He’s hopeful they can work on eventually extending passenger rail to Bristol
excitement and cooperation from our Tennessee colleagues,” Kaine said
Youngkin echoed that support for one day continuing the train to Bristol
which he said could connect Southwest Virginia to other parts of the southeast through passenger rail
Harold David Akers, Jr., age 61, of Christiansburg died Saturday, December 7, 2024. He was born in Christiansburg, Va., on April 19, 1963, to the late Harold David, Sr. and Eulene Wilson Akers. He was also preceded in death by his stepmother,... <a href="#!/Obituary">View Obituary &amp; Service Information</a>
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passenger rail service is making a comeback in Christiansburg
The groundbreaking ceremony for the new station took place today at the historic passenger railway station in the Cambria neighborhood
marking a significant milestone for the New River Valley
&quot;Folks from the greater Montgomery County area
can in fact get real access to the rest of the East Coast without going on 81,&quot; said Governor Glenn Youngkin
highlighting the project&#x27;s importance not only to Christiansburg but to the entire state of Virginia
which last operated in Christiansburg in 1979
&quot;The station will draw visitors into our shops
spark new investment and make Christiansburg an even more dynamic hub for the New River Valley.&quot;
SEE ALSO: <a href="https://wset.com/news/local/bedford-eyes-new-passenger-train-stop-with-15-million-grant-virginia-passenger-rail-authority-april-2025#" target="_blank" title="https://wset.com/news/local/bedford-eyes-new-passenger-train-stop-with-15-million-grant-virginia-passenger-rail-authority-april-2025#" class="themeColorForLinks">Bedford eyes new passenger train stop with $1.5 million grant</a>
which faced numerous setbacks due to cost concerns
has been adjusted to a budget of $250 million
Senator Tim Kaine expressed enthusiasm about the high demand for the service
&quot;I think the demand for this—for vacations
It&#x27;ll be people who want to go to D.C
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority&#x27;s Executive Director
noted the historical significance of the location
&quot;We&#x27;re gonna have passengers be able to board the train where they did from 1904 to 1979
and we are really excited to be here.&quot;
The project is expected to be completed by 2027
with Amtrak cars being added to the existing Norfolk and Southern tracks
“I’m very concerned about what he is doing to our country,” said Holly Marrow, a protester. “We are out here to protest the fact that the current administration is leading us towards a fascist dictatorship with absolutely no checks and balances.”
“I’ve been around long enough to see what America can be, and where we were going, and where we have gone backwards already, in less than two months, in less than two weeks,” said Beth Waggenspack, another protester.
“It’s all a big scam to try and support these corporations,” said Jesse Kelly, a protester. “These CEOs that are in so much power that they don’t even know what to do with it but take more and more money from the people.”
Behind the protest is the local Trump Store. 
JoAnne Price has owned the store since 2022. 
She said the crowd doesn’t hurt business, but she doesn’t understand why they chose her store to protest in front of.
“You know we want to cater to local businesses, and black businesses. I’m black. why are they out front protesting my businesses? This is nothing to do with President Trump,” said JoAnne Price, owner of the Christiansburg Trump Store.
Trump supporter Skylar Mullins saw the protest and decided to stop in and shop.
“I don’t think anyone should lead a whole entire country that’s going to cater to the minority’s feelings and pat people on the back instead of being like you guys need to tighten up and we got to get things rolling,” said Skylar Mullins, a Trump supporter and local resident.
During the protest, Christiansburg police stopped by to monitor everything. Marrow said they plan to move their future demonstrations to in front of Congressman Morgan Griffith’s office.
(WDBJ) - Three animals have died after a Sunday explosion in Christiansburg
according to the Christiansburg Fire Department
Firefighters responded to reports of a tent explosion at 3:55 p.m
Neighbors say thick black smoke could be seen coming from the nearby woods where the tent was located
No people were inside the tent at the time of the explosion and no other injuries were reported
A nearby mobile home sustained minor damage
Firefighters say a heater or propane tank had exploded inside the tent and the fire was deemed accidental
<a href="#commentDiv" aria-label="View article comments" title="View article comments" class="dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 edNRfi"></a>CHRISTIANSBURG, Va.  – For students at Christiansburg Middle School, just because you missed breakfast before school doesn’t mean you don’t eat.
“They learn better with full bellies,” said Michelle Knotts, supervisor of school nutrition. “In about 5 minutes, we serve close to 100 kids from this cart.”
Leaders in Montgomery County have started a second-chance breakfast option. It’s a way to give kids another opportunity to get both meals offered during the school day.
“My team brings this cart out every morning after the first class bell rings,” Knotts said. “Primarily for kids that may not have gotten to school timely for whatever reason, kids that just maybe aren’t hungry when they first wake up.”
The meal includes an entree, fruit, snack bar, and a milk on the side.
Knotts said the idea has been around for a long time, and this year it was put into action.
“The first day I think we served less than 10 kids. I think we served 9 kids from the cart,” said Knotts. “It was new, they weren’t sure, and fast forward like I said we are almost doing 100 kids now,” Knotts said.
For students like Caleb Haley, it’s an option they didn’t have before this year.
Cafeteria manager for the middle school, Theresa Hinkley, said while it’s been a learning curve to get the program running smoothly, she knows how much this helps the students at the school.
“The breakfast program here at this school has more than doubled what we normally fed before,” said Hinkley.
They said the goal now with the grant money from No Kid Hungry is to expand the program to other schools in the district. 
Other schools in the region that also received grant money from No Kid Hungry for similar programs are Salem City Schools and Roanoke City Public Schools.
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Virginia is sensitive to seismic waves generated by large earthquakes that occur around the world
This well can be thought of as a natural seismograph: when seismic waves travel past
the water levels in this well rise and fall rapidly
This well gives us a peek into the ways the Earth beneath our feet is constantly changing
Video captured by scientists from the USGS and the Virginia Department on Environmental Quality in November 2012 shows groundwater oscillations in the Christiansburg well following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Guatemala
This phenomenon of earthquakes affecting groundwater levels was featured on an episode of the USGS podcast CoreCast
USGS Geophysicist Evelyn Roeloffs explains
more commonly known as the 'Christiansburg Well'
is a water quality monitoring well located in Christiansburg
What makes the Christiansburg Well interesting and unique is that it is sensitive to teleseismic waves generated by large earthquakes that occur all around the world
the water levels in the well will often rise and fall rapidly
even if the earthquake in question occurred on the other side of the world
Water levels in the Christiansburg well are always rising and falling due to earth tides
Earth tides are a phenomenon similar to ocean tides
but affect our solid earth rather than ocean water levels
Earth tides and even changes in barometric pressure can effect the water levels in some wells
the water levels in the Christiansburg well gradually rise and fall just like ocean tides.&nbsp;
sometimes the water levels in this well change not-so-gradually
These rapid changes in water level are often due to earthquakes
Teleseismic waves are waves caused by earthquakes that have travelled long distances through the Earth's subsurface
As these waves travel through rock formations
this deformation can rapidly force water in and out of nearby wells
The Christiansburg Well draws water from the Elbrook Formation
which is a fractured rock aquifer made up of mostly limestone and dolomite that is part of the Valley and Ridge aquifers
Water enters the well via fractures or cracks in the rock
These fractures compress and expand as seismic waves pass through
causing the water to be drawn in and out of the well
similar to the way bellows work.&nbsp; As groundwater moves in and out of the well
the water level in the well rapidly rises and falls.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This water-level oscillation is recorded at 5-minute intervals by a pressure transducer and data logger maintained by our partners at the <a href="https://www.deq.virginia.gov/">Virginia Department of Environmental Quality</a>.&nbsp; Every hour, these data are transmitted via satellite to USGS servers and are available to view on the <a href="https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/370812080261901/">Christiansburg Well's site on Water Data For The Nation</a>
Below is a list of selected recent visible water-level responses in the Christiansburg Well and large earthquakes that preceded these changes.&nbsp;
Scroll right and left to see all relevant information
Click on the hydrographs for larger images
The time of the earthquake is shown as a red line just before water level oscillations are recorded
Important: Data may be&nbsp;<a href="https://waterdata.usgs.gov/provisional-data-statement/">provisional</a>
Earthquakes affect Earth’s intricate plumbing system
The magnitude 9.0 earthquake in Japan on March 11
2011 affected water levels in groundwater wells in many places in the United States
In this episode of CoreCast USGS Geophysicist Evelyn Roeloffs explains this phenomenon
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Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - <a href="https://7brew.com/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://7brew.com/">7 Brew Coffee</a> is now open in Christiansburg
7 Brew also announced a donation of $6,524 to the <a href="http://www.hsmcshelter.com/" target="_self" rel="" title="http://www.hsmcshelter.com/">Humane Society of Montgomery County</a>
The coffee shop has gained a lot of attention
says there were more than 60 cars in line each day
“We do put a lot of emphasis on making sure that not just the drinks and the experience is coming out great
but everything from the start when you first get in line to when you leave,” Peters said
Any purchase of a large drink will get you a free t-shirt
deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff&#8217;s Office responded to an arson call in the 3800 block of Stanley Road in Montgomery County
The caller advised that a man had set their residence on fire
Deputies pursued the subject who brandished a chainsaw
During the altercation the individual was shot by deputies
Gallimore of Christiansburg was pronounced dead at the scene
No deputies were injured during this incident
Our office has requested that the investigation surrounding this incident be turned over to the Virginia State Police
No further information is available at this time
 No one contacted me to ask if I would grant permission to publish this story
My son suffered with Mental Illness and Addiction issues
He was in a PTSD Episode when this happened
My son had been hospitalized 7 times since 1.9.24 for Severe PTSD
Each hospitalization he was released after a week or so
There are far too many parents burying their children
for Mental Health issues and Addiction issues
changes need made within our legal system and healthcare systems!
but together we have to be able to develop a system to stop this from happening in our society
Tomorrow I have to go make Funeral arrangements for MY SON and ONLY CHILD
I&#8217;m so sorry for your loss ma&#8217;am
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SearchLog in / Sign upMassage Therapist in Christiansburg Arrested
Charged with Multiple Counts of Sexual BatteryBTW21Apr 221 min readOtis Hayes CHRISTIANSBURG
(BTW21) — A massage therapist in Christiansburg has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of sexual battery following a series of complaints from clients
According to the Christiansburg Police Department
several individuals came forward with accusations of inappropriate sexual contact during massage appointments at Pampered Healing Massage Therapy and Day Spa
Authorities say that after an investigation
they were able to identify Anthony Otis Hayes
as the therapist responsible for the alleged incidents
Hayes is facing four counts of class one misdemeanor sexual battery
He is currently being held without bond at the Western Virginia Regional Jail
The police department has urged anyone with information about this case or any other related incidents to contact Investigator Roop at 540-382-3131
The case has raised concerns within the local community
and the spa has yet to comment publicly on the situation
Authorities are continuing their investigation and are asking for any additional victims or witnesses to come forward
residents are reminded to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity
and more details will be provided as they become available
Virginia State Police (VSP) said the suspect has been identified in theChristiansburg police officer-involved shooting
has identified the suspect in the September 20
Christiansburg police officer-involved shooting as Ronald Allen Troskoski
VSP said Troskoski was 31 years of age and his last known address was listed in Huntingdon
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Troskoski fled from officers on September 20 and was shot after producing a weapon
911 dispatchers received a call about a suspicious person near Viewland Circle in the Mud Pike area of Montgomery County
Montgomery County Sheriff&#x27;s Office deputies responded
spotting a man who displayed a knife before running away
A foot search began after deputies temporarily lost sight of the suspect
and Christiansburg Police were brought in to help
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Christiansburg Police spotted the man around 2:15 p.m
and the suspect stepped out from the tree line and pointed a weapon at an officer with Christiansburg Police
Christiansburg Police shot the suspect and rendered aid until EMS units arrived
Virginia State Police will turn over the investigative file to the Montgomery County Commonwealth Attorney&#x27;s Office for adjudication
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(WVVA) - The Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles were looking for a repeat in the Coppinger championship Saturday
a lackluster first inning from the Flying Eagles would be their death knell
Maddex Sims and Drew Gallaher were all named to the All-Coppinger tournament team
Christiansburg’s Rocco Fizzano won the Jeff Boyles award (tournament MVP)
The family of Frank Millard "Buddy" Robinson Jr
<a href="#commentDiv" aria-label="View article comments" title="View article comments" class="dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 edNRfi"></a>CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – UPDATE 
Virginia State Police has released the name of the man who was shot and killed by police after running from officers and pulling out a weapon on Sept. 20. 
Authorities have identified the suspect as 31-year-old Ronald Allen Troskoski, who most recently lived in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.
State troopers said he was wanted in York County, Pennsylvania, and Montgomery County on multiple charges.
After the investigation, Virginia State Police will submit what they found in the investigation to the Montgomery County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office for adjudication.
A suspect was shot and killed after pointing a weapon at a Christiansburg Police officer following a foot chase, according to Christiansburg officials.
On Friday shortly before 2 p.m., 911 dispatchers were alerted about a suspicious individual near Viewland Circle in the Mud Pike area of Montgomery County near Christiansburg Town limits.
Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and saw someone with a knife, who then took off on foot.
Deputies temporarily lost sight of the suspect, which led to a search on foot with assistance from Christiansburg Police.
Christiansburg Police found the suspect at about 2:15 p.m. but the suspect ran into a wooded area and officers continued to chase after them.
At some point, the suspect exited the tree line and pointed a weapon at a Christiansburg police officer. Christiansburg Police then shot the suspect, authorities said.
Christiansburg EMS pronounced the suspect dead at the scene.
As per standard protocol and policy, the incident has been turned over to Virginia State Police for investigation, according to officials.
Stay with 10 News as this breaking news story develops.
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<a href="#commentDiv" aria-label="View article comments" title="View article comments" class="dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 edNRfi"></a>CHRISTIANSBURG, Va – Railroad expansion is coming to the New River Valley, with construction starting as soon as next year.
the project is part of the Virginia Passenger Rail Authorities’ expansion plan across the state of Virginia and brings the historic Cambria station back to Christiansburg for the first time since the nineteen seventies.
“We were able to work with our partners at Norfolk Southern to access what they call the main line to expand service from Roanoke to the New River Valley, as you mentioned we’ll begin construction next year,” said Gerica Goodman, Director of External Affairs and Communications for VPRA.
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authorities’ expansion of services is expected to generate over 33,000 jobs and generate over $6 billion in economic output statewide.
This is according to a new study from the University of Virginia that measured the economic impacts of the $4.7 billion rail expansion coming to Virginia over the next few years. The project is also expected to help ease roadway congestion as more Virginians opt for rail travel.
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<a href="#commentDiv" aria-label="View article comments" title="View article comments" class="dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 edNRfi"></a>CHRISTIANSBURG, Va.  – LewisGale just opened up an emergency room in Christiansburg to provide access to emergency care for folks in the region. 
“We want to make sure we are supporting the growth, and the communities around Christiansburg, on route 8, and the tens of thousands of travelers on Interstate 81 every single day,” said Lauren Dudley, CEO of LewisGale Hospital Montgomery 
After almost a year of construction, the LewisGale freestanding emergency room in Christiansburg is now open. 
“Anytime you can help out the community and provide additional resources and better access to healthcare is always a win,” said Zac Chrisley, director of emergency services for LewisGale Montgomery. 
Located off route 8 and right by Interstate 81, leaders said this emergency room can do almost everything your standard hospital emergency room can do. 
I got a tour inside of the emergency room, and doctors said everything inside is state-of-the-art and will help to save countless lives. 
“You got CT availability, X-Ray, a fully functional lab, obviously, a trauma bay and resuscitation room, so, all the great resources that we have at the main hospital we also have here,” Chrisley said. 
I also talked to the CEO for LewisGale Montgomery, and she said while they have a hospital on the Christiansburg-Blacksburg line, minutes matter in an emergency and this can get care to folks faster on this side of the county. 
“This is 24/7, 365 days a year, board certified physicians,” said Dudley. “The same ones that we have at the hospital, the same clinicians and care teams. We are just excited to bring the front door of the hospital, which is usually the emergency room, to this community.” They said they can already tell being here will be great for the community. 
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(WSET) — A Christiansburg man has been charged with soliciting a minor and bestiality after a search of his home last month
the Montgomery County Sheriff&#x27;s Office announced Friday
Michael James Talkington has been charged with the following:
The sheriff&#x27;s office searched Talkington&#x27;s Fairview Church home on Oct
18 following an investigation into the sexual exploitation of a minor
Multiple items were seized during the search
Talkington is being held without bond at the Western Virginia Regional Jail
According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, they, along with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue, Christiansburg Fire Department, Christiansburg Rescue, and Radford Police and Rescue responded to a crash on the 3800 block of Radford Road around 7:30 a.m.
Authorities said that a driver lost control of their vehicle on slick pavement due to rain. The vehicle proceeded to cross into the path of another vehicle heading in the opposite direction. One of the drivers was identified as 22-year-old Kelsey Patton. Sadly, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Sources said the other vehicle was occupied by a man, a woman, and a small child. They were all taken to a local hospital with undisclosed injuries.
This crash is currently under investigation by the New River Valley Regional Crash Team. We will update you with new information as it becomes available.
<a href="#commentDiv" aria-label="View article comments" title="View article comments" class="dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 edNRfi"></a>CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – Calling all coffee lovers in Montgomery County! There’s a new place for you.
7 Brew Coffee has officially opened in Christiansburg.
It’s a drive-thru coffee shop in the heart of Christiansburg, and it’s open 7 days a week.
They have all things energy for people to try in a convenient way.
“Any beverage you can think of. A lot of coffee, a lot of energy, teas, milkshakes, smoothies, even chai and matcha drinks as well so a lot of different flavor combinations. Over 20 thousand different flavor combinations you can get here. The last piece is just the community. They’ve showed out, they’ve showed a lot of support, they’ve made our lives a lot of fun.”
At the ribbon cutting, 7 Brew made a donation of over $6,000 to the Montgomery County Humane Society to celebrate the opening. 
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World Record holder Michael Andrew will join the Columbia
Missouri-based club once a month in a coaching role
a Notre Dame commit who swims for Texas Ford Aquatics
set personal bests to win the 200 free (1:52.15) and 200 breast (2:14.73)
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Northern Kentucky Clippers&#8217; <a class="auto-link-tag" title="View more articles about Chase Knopf" href="https://swimswam.com/tag/chase-knopf/" data-wpel-link="internal">Chase Knopf</a> was on fire on day four of the Christiansburg Sectionals
bringing home three individual event titles to wrap up his weekend
Knopf won back-to-back-to-back races in quick succession
Knopf kicked off the evening with a victory in the 200 back
blasting into the wall in a lifetime best time of 1:46.12 and shaving .55 off of his previous best
Knopf came home in 53.88 to secure the win by over three seconds
with runner-up Jacob Lin turning in a time of 1:49.39
Knopf turned in a tremendous performance in the 100 free
throwing down a time of 45.10 to win the event
Knopf came into the meet with a best time of 46.19 from March 2024
only to post a new lifetime best 45.55 in prelims before lowering it even further during finals
His final victory of the meet came in the 200 IM, as he prevailed in 1:49.39. Shaving almost a second off his time from prelims marking a new overall lifetime best by 3.22, Knopf&#8217;s performance was over four seconds faster than the runner-up <a class="auto-link-tag" title="View more articles about Joseph Gardner" href="https://swimswam.com/tag/joseph-gardner/" data-wpel-link="internal">Joseph Gardner</a> (1:53.97)
Knopf closed out the meet with a total of five wins and seven new personal best times
Another top performer on day 4 was Mount Pleasant Aqua Club&#8217;s <a class="auto-link-tag" title="View more articles about Lily King" href="https://swimswam.com/tag/lily-king/" data-wpel-link="internal">Lily King</a>
King completed a sweep of the sprint freestyle events with her win in the 100 free
posting a time of 48.36; the performance was just over a second off of her lifetime best (47.31)
The NC State commit turned right around to win the very next event as well
After tying her previous personal best time of 2:02.08 during prelims
King&#8217;s performance in finals knocked over a second off of her lifetime best and marked her first time approaching the sub-2:00 zone
Not far behind King was <a class="auto-link-tag" title="View more articles about Ava Buhrman" href="https://swimswam.com/tag/ava-buhrman/" data-wpel-link="internal">Ava Buhrman</a> from Cumberland Valley
who after leading at the 100-yard mark turned in a time of 2:01.08 to take 2nd
Northern Kentucky continued to dominate the podium, as 15-year-old <a class="auto-link-tag" title="View more articles about Clare Herfel" href="https://swimswam.com/tag/clare-herfel/" data-wpel-link="internal">Clare Herfel</a> won the 1000 free during the distance session
who already brought home the title in the 1650
winning in a time of 9:56.32 and knocking over 11 seconds off of her lifetime best to mark her first time under 10:00
Her performance is the 17th-fastest time this season among the 15-16 girls age group
Picking up the other distance event of the day was Northern Kentucky&#8217;s Cono Presti
knocking 55.58 off of his lifetime best; he came into the meet with a personal best of 16:44.88 from back in December
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