News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Brewster Chosen for Chief of Police in Blacksburg
The Town of Blacksburg is pleased to announce that Captain Todd Brewster of the Blacksburg Police Department has been selected Chief of Police, succeeding Chief
Real Issues Versus Distractions
When I talk to constituents, I hear a lot of concerns they want Washington to address. The cost of living, high energy prices, the crisis
Juneteenth Holiday: June 20
In observance of the Juneteenth holiday the following schedules will be in place on Monday, June 20: BLACKSBURG All Town of Blacksburg offices will be
Entries Needed for Blacksburg July 4th Parade
The Mount Tabor Ruritan Club is sponsoring the Thirty-fourth Annual Blacksburg 4th of July Parade. We invite you to join us with your floats, bicycles,
Employment rate held steady in May
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the number of employed Virginians expanded to more than 4.2 million workers in May 2022. Virginia has added nearly 80,000
6/18-19: Floyd Artisan Trail
On Saturday and Sunday, June 18 & 19, 10am – 5pm, Floyd County artisans, farms, galleries, and more will open their doors for this year’s
6/18: Seasons Concert with Rina Lucas
At the Floyd Center for the Arts, Saturday, June 18 at 5:00 pm, Rina Lucas will be performing “Seasons: From Sea to Summit,” a multimedia
Floyd Gallery Walk
The Floyd Center for the Arts is full of excitement for this year’s Gallery Walk, which offers once-a-month opportunities to experience the limitless artistry of
Roanoke Teenager Missing: Reward Offered
The Roanoke City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 13-year-old juvenile. Samiyah Jarvis was last seen at her residence
NRCC to offer summer motorcycle safety courses
New River Community College is offering five beginner motorcycle rider safety weekday and weekend courses throughout June and July. The Basic Rider Course (BRC) multiday
6/22: New Blacksburg Police Station Ribbon-cutting
The Town of Blacksburg will officially cut the ribbon on its new, $16 million, state of the art, police station (the William H. Brown Building)
Summer Solstice Fest: June 18
Summer Solstice Fest is Back! The 14th Annual Summer Solstice Fest returns to Downtown Blacksburg, on Saturday, June 18 from 1-11pm. Enjoy live music, food, arts, crafts,