News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
LewisGale Health System to partner with Sarah Cannon
Local dignitaries join with administrators, doctors, and staff at LewisGale Hospital Pulaski to cut a ribbon opening the new Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute.. This partnership
Griffith Bill to Prevent Opioid Abuse Passes House
The U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 1899, the Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act, introduced by Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA). Griffith issued the
Ned Skinner Tabbed to Lead Virginia Gators
Ned Skinner will become the head coach of the Roanoke-based Virginia Gators swim team starting April 2021. Skinner comes to the Gators after a 2-year
Skate Park to close at 9 p.m. starting April 16
Beginning Friday, April 16, the Town of Christiansburg will be limiting the hours of operation for its skate park to 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Dublin Lions Club Flea Market cancelled
The Dublin Lions would like to inform the community and other stakeholders that due to restrictions surrounding COVID-19, they will cancel the Pulaski County Flea
Online vaccine scheduling available
COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available Thursday in Blacksburg and Friday in Christiansburg to anyone ages 18 and up, and the New River Health District (NRHD)
Fall 2021 Registration Open at NRCC
Registration for the fall 2021 semester at New River Community College is now open to new and returning students. NRCC plans to offer more traditional in-person course
$1 million for community projects in Southwest Virginia
The Virginia Outdoors Foundation (VOF) has awarded $1 million in grants to support eight projects that protect the outdoors and increase access to open space
Firehouse Candidates Certified
The 7th GOP Legislative District Candidates Marie March, Sherri M. Blevins and Lowell Bowman were certified by the nominating committee as the Qualified candidates to
Update: Rich Creek Man Missing
Mr. Green has been located and is SAFE! —————- Original Post: The Rich Creek Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing
Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Receives Grant
The William Randolph Hearst Foundation has awarded $125,000 to the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) to fund scholarships for 50 VCOM medical students
4/24: Lyme Warrior 5K
Lyme Warrior, a registered 501c3 nonprofit, is announcing its first Lyme Warrior 5k in Blacksburg, VA taking place at Eastern Divide Brewery on April 24th