News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Arrest Made in Blacksburg Armed Robbery
Raymond M. Trigg, II was arrested and charged in the May 12th robbery of the Fast Mart Marathon in Blacksburg. He is charged with one
Adult and Pediatric CPR Course June 9
This American Red Cross course is designed to teach you skills that you need to know to give immediate care to a person in distress
31 Outstanding Students at NRCC
Thirty-one students from the New River Valley were recognized as Outstanding Students in a Curriculum/Subject Area by New River Community College. Students from the New
RSVP Awards Scholarships 2021
The RSVP Advisory Council Scholarship Committee met on April 29th and reviewed ten applications for this year’s $1,000 scholarship awards. They selected Cameron Gilmore, a
13th Annual Ride of Silence
Join cyclists worldwide on May 19, 2021 in a silent, slow-paced ride in honor of vulnerable road users who have been hurt or killed while
Virginia Ends COVID-19 Mitigation Measures May 28
Governor Ralph Northam today lifted Virginia’s universal indoor mask mandate to align with new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Governor Northam also
Now is the Time to Stand With Israel
Israel has faced many crises since its establishment as a modern state. In fact, it faced war at the hands of neighboring Arab countries immediately
Grand Screen coming to Blacksburg!
Following a pandemic year, the Big Screen is finally back, and at B&B Theatres in Blacksburg, Virginia….it’s coming back BIGGER, BRIGHTER, and BETTER than ever.
Kroger Mid-Atlantic to Hold Hiring Event May 18
On Tuesday, May 18 from noon-6 p.m., Kroger Mid-Atlantic will hold a hiring event at Hotel Roanoke located at 110 Shenandoah Ave NW. The grocer
Plenty! in Floyd receives $25K grant
Plenty! Farm & Food Pantry is moving a step closer to its vision of environmental sustainability with the installation of a new rooftop solar array.
Bike, Run, Walk, or Hike Fundraiser
Tired of being inside? The “It’s Your Move” Challenge will help raise awareness of the history, arts, and cultural heritage of Blacksburg along with its
Deadline Extended for Leading Lights NRV Volunteer Awards
NRV Leading Lights has recently announced an extended deadline for receiving submissions for this year’s Volunteer Award nominations from across the New River Valley. The