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Good morning Christiansburg! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Christiansburg-area schools and nonprofits just landed new grant funding
  • Why is Christiansburg’s title-winning softball coach heading to Auburn?
  • How a Christiansburg jury decided a Blacksburg council member’s fate

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Mixology Tasting - Blacksburg and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 50 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and windy, temps: high: 47, low: 24.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 52 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Community Foundation of the NRV awards $269,000 to nonprofits, schools (montcova.com) — Christiansburg Primary School is among dozens of local schools and nonprofits receiving part of $269,000 in new grants from the Community Foundation of the New River Valley. Several Montgomery County programs, from food assistance to youth education and Warm Hearth Village, also benefit, with another grant cycle opening in May 2026 for groups serving area residents.
   

2. Auburn names Gaynor softball coach (montcova.com) — Christiansburg High School’s state-championship softball coach, Sean Gaynor, is leaving to take over the softball program at Auburn High School in Riner, meaning Christiansburg must now find a new coach. Gaynor, who led Christiansburg to its first Class 3 state title and best-ever record, says the move lets him coach where he teaches and spend more time on the field with his daughter.
   

3. Blacksburg council member Liam Watson guilty of election fraud, illegally voting (roanoke.com) — In Christiansburg’s Montgomery County Circuit Court, a jury has convicted Blacksburg Town Council member Liam Watson of felony election-related charges tied to his 2023 campaign. The case, tried over two days in Christiansburg, centered on allegations he used a false address and voted improperly, and concluded with multiple guilty verdicts announced Tuesday.
   

4. Generous Donation Supports Meals on Main (nrvnews.com) — Families in Christiansburg should know that the YMCA’s Meals on Main program continues providing free, USDA-approved meals and snacks to local children ages 1–18, thanks to a new donation from the original University Club of VPI & SU. The gift supports a mobile kitchen and distribution sites that have already delivered over 200,000 meals to kids in Christiansburg, Blacksburg, and surrounding communities.
   

5. Pack, William Carl (nrvnews.com) — Christiansburg readers are remembering William “Bill” Carl Pack, who was born in Christiansburg in 1942 and later made his home in Blacksburg. The longtime machinist, outdoorsman, and devoted family man died Monday at age 83, and his funeral service will be held Saturday afternoon at McCoy Funeral Home in Blacksburg, with visitation just before the service.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 18
  • Storytime for Littles
    Radford, VA Calendar , 30 W. Main St. , Radford
    10:00 am
  • Storytime for Bigs
    Radford Public Library , 30 W Main St , Radford
    11:00 am
  • Thursday 5:30PM Inner Radiance Yoga
    644 W Main St , Radford
    10:30 pm
    • Friday December 19
  • MC 2025 December Eggs & Issues: Legislative Update
    Warm Hearth Village , 2387 Warm Hearth Dr. , Blacksburg
    8:30 am

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💬 Chatter

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  • Looking back at my childhood.
    The one thing that I remember the most about Christmas, is not that awesome toy or game that I got... My best memory is gatherings with family. … (Nextdoor Parkview)
  • Carrols Corporation posted a job opening for Team Member in Christiansburg. Apply here.
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Christiansburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Christiansburg here.

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