News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
3/25: Blacksburg Library Book Sale
Blacksburg Library hosts a Friends of the Library Book Sale on Friday, March 25, 2022. Fill a grocery-size bag for $5.00 or purchase individual items.
Governor Calls Special Session
Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued a proclamation calling the members of the General Assembly into special session on April 4th to address the unfinished work from the 2022
4/9: Big Event
Virginia Tech will be holding its 20th annual Big Event on Saturday, April 9th. The Big Event is a student-run community engagement effort that has
Governor applauds removal of COVID restrictions
Governor Glenn Youngkin today praised the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry’s Worker Safety Board for their vote to remove unnecessary COVID-19 workplace restrictions. The
NRCC receives cyber designation
New River Community College has been designated as a National Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency (NSA). Beginning
Missing Floyd County Woman Located
From Nancy Phillips family: I wanted to update everyone following this post that she was located. Unfortunately, it was not the outcome anyone was praying
Help Ukraine Protect Its Borders. Protect Our Own, Too.
Recent data on illegal immigration under President Biden remind me of the ancient proverb, “Physician, heal thyself.” On March 16, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed
Increased Fire Danger Today
Winds will be gusty from the northwest today, especially this afternoon with gusts 25 to 35 mph at times. This afternoon humidity levels drop below
Death investigation in Pulaski
The Pulaski Police Department has opened a death investigation after a body was found Friday morning in a wooded area behind Insurance Auto Auctions (IAA)
Strong wind gusts expected through 8:00 PM.
Strong wind gusts are being reported along and west of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Just before 5:00 PM, a peak wind gust of 58 MPH
3/29: Old Age Ain’t for Sissies
Blacksburg Parks and Recreation Upcoming Active Adult Program: “Old Age Ain’t for Sissies” with Chris Conner. A frank look at the challenges of growing older.
Online Directory for Early Childhood Care
Southwest Virginia families now have an easy-to-use online tool to help find affordable, accessible child care called “Birth to 5 Hub.” United Way of Southwest