News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Phase 1B Vaccinations Begin January 11
In line with Governor Northam’s directive this week to increase flexibility and speed up vaccine distribution in Virginia, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced
Saturday Afternoon at the Pool
New! Saturday Afternoon at the Pool at the Blacksburg Aquatic Center. Participants will enjoy hours of fun and games in the pool! Events include Corcl
New Executive Director for Arts Center
The Floyd Center for the Arts Board of Directors is delighted to announce the promotion of Becky Lattuca to Executive Director. Becky was originally hired
Suspicious Person/Incident Investigation
Blacksburg Police Department has cleared the scene on North Main Street and the road is now open. The subject is in custody and this remains
Missing Wythe County Man
The Pulaski Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing 29 year old Eric Jackson Hall. His family last heard from him on December
Operation Warp Speed: A Success Story of 2020
The year 2020 was a difficult one, but as the year draws to a close, I want to highlight something about the year that went
Christmas Tree Collection
Christiansburg: Christmas tree collection will run weekdays from Jan. 4-15, 2021. Please remove all lights from your trees, as well as the stand. Artificial trees,
Griffith Statement on CASH Act
Monday, December 28, 2020 – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement regarding the CASH Act of 2020: “Yesterday, the President signed the more than
New Year’s Closings & Schedules
CHRISTIANSBURG: Town facilities, including Town Hall and the Aquatic and Recreation Centers, will be closed January 1 for New Year’s Day. On New Year’s Eve,
Wet roads could ice with flash freeze possible
With heavy rain followed by below freezing temperatures, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is cautioning drivers to watch out for possible icy conditions on
Christmas holiday schedules
Blacksburg: Town facilities, including Town Hall and the Aquatic and Recreation Centers, will be closed December 24 & 25 for the Christmas holiday. Solid waste
Griffith: The Omnibus Spending Bill
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement on the omnibus appropriations legislation funding the Federal Government for the rest of fiscal year 2021: “As