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Christiansburg, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Christiansburg! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a bigger Christiansburg clinic could change local healthcare access soon
- How the new Exit 114 Park and Ride can change your commute
- Christiansburg pair jailed without bond after regional child-crimes investigation
Also on today's calendar: 24th Kiwanis Golf Tournament and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Want to hear a joke about a broken pencil? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Showers around; not as warm, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, temps: high: 61, low: 51.
- Saturday: Cloudy with a thunderstorm, with a high of 65 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Target 7: Community Health Center expanding to serve more in the New River Valley (wdbj7.com) — A Christiansburg-based community health center is planning a major new facility in town to expand medical, dental, and addiction treatment services for New River Valley residents. The Roanoke Street headquarters is already overcrowded, with long dental waitlists and growing demand from Medicaid, Medicare, and uninsured patients. A fundraising campaign is underway to close a multimillion-dollar gap and bring more providers and services under one roof. 
• I-81 Exit 114 Park and Ride now open (montcova.com) — A new 80-space Park and Ride lot has opened just off I-81 Exit 114 in Christiansburg, giving residents a convenient spot to park and connect with carpools, bikes, or Blacksburg Transit. The lot includes a bus shelter, bike racks, lighting, sidewalks, and a crosswalk tying into existing pedestrian routes, and can be accessed from Route 666 (Mud Pike).
• Christiansburg man, woman arrested following child sex crimes investigation: Sheriff (wset.com) — Two Christiansburg residents were recently arrested after investigators executed a search warrant in Pulaski County, leading to multiple serious child-exploitation-related charges, authorities say. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports both suspects are being held without bond at Western Virginia Regional Jail, and no additional details are being released at this time.
📸 Around Christiansburg
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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24th Kiwanis Golf Tournament →
Auburn Hills Golf Club, 1581 Turnberry Ln, Riner
9:00 am
Saturday June 6
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Other local events
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How to Be Bear-Wise
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, 2387 Warm Hearth Drive, Blacksburg
2:00 pm -
Downtown After 5
Downtown Blacksburg
5:00 pm -
Blacksburg Community Band Memorial Day Concert →
Warm Hearth Village, 1000 Litton Ln, Blacksburg
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Memorial Day- Recreation Center closed →
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Bereavement Support Group
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, 2387 Warm Hearth Drive, Blacksburg
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Central Business District Committee →
Town of Christiansburg Calendar, Town Hall 100 E. Main St., Christiansburg
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Music Bingo Night - NRV Community Appreciation
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, 1st and Main, Blacksburg
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Regular Town Council Meeting →
Town of Christiansburg Calendar, Town Hall 100 E. Main St., Christiansburg
7:00 pm
Friday May 22
Sunday May 24
Monday May 25
Tuesday May 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Family Sun Storytime →
Radford, VA Calendar, 30 W. Main St., Radford
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Storytime for Littles →
Radford, VA Calendar, 30 W. Main St., Radford
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Storytime for Bigs →
Radford, VA Calendar, 30 W. Main St., Radford
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EDA Meeting →
Radford, VA Calendar, 10 Robertson Street, Radford
12:00 pm
Thursday May 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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- BrightSpring Health Services posted a job opening for Shipping Clerk in Christiansburg. Apply here.
- Carilion Clinic - Carilion Health System posted a job opening for Healthcare Administrative Associate - Cardiology - New River Valley - FT in Christiansburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Christiansburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Blacksburg
- Blacksburg opens Meadowbrook greenway (montcova.com)
- Commonwealth's Attorney won't pursue criminal charges against officer in death of VT student (wdbj7.com)
- Fugitive arrested in North Carolina following sexual assault in Blacksburg (wset.com)
Radford
- Radford University sets record for nursing graduates (radfordnewsjournal.com)
Ok Christiansburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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