Content on Montgomery County:

Drug testing for Montgomery County schools

July 27, 2011

The threat of new drug screening policies loom over area schools.

Investigators update public on murders as anniversary approaches

August 16, 2010

With the first anniversary of the murders of Virginia Tech students Heidi Childs and David Metzler ten days away, investigators are asking the public to continue to call in tips.

School board grapples with taxes, BHS plans

July 28, 2010

The Montgomery County School Board, after struggling with the decision of where to send students in the fall, now faces a new dilemma: Quickly crafting a long-term plan for Blacksburg High School.

Ordinance could increase DUI fees

June 30, 2010

A new ordinance could make the costs of choosing to drink and drive even higher.

Low voter turnout in reversal of last years

November 4, 2009

Montgomery County voter turnout for Tuesday's election was considered low compared to previous standards.

Polling locations changing for many

October 7, 2009

Key changes to polling locations and new voter guidelines are to streamline Election Day procedures.

April 16 lawsuits transferred

June 11, 2009

The case regarding lawsuits filed by two April 16 victims will be moved to Montgomery County.

Primary fails to make splash in lives of most Virginians

June 10, 2009

There was a crowd Tuesday outside the Gilbert Linkous Elementary School library, the polling location for precinct G2.

Editorial: Primaries needed, but cost doesn't equal turnout

June 10, 2009

In case you missed it, there was a gubernatorial election on Tuesday.

Montgomery County to build new courthouse

October 8, 2008

Ten years after Montgomery County Courthouse was first deemed overcrowded, a plan is in place to build a new facility.