News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Peter Salem – A Colonial Hero
British soldiers advanced toward the American defenses at Breed’s Hill on June 17, 1775. The fighting was fierce, and the colonial defenders were running low […]
$2M grant to ARC for workforce development
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area Consortium, whose board is based in Radford, Virginia, a $2,000,000 grant […]
Area Election Results
The Virginia Senate race was won by incumbent Mark Warner 9th Congressional District was won by incumbent Morgan Griffith Question 1: Should the Constitution of […]
11/21: Floyd Tellabration! Liars Contest
FLOYD, Va. — For two years running, the same storyteller has taken first place at the Tellabration! Liars Contest. On Saturday, November 21, 2026, Southwest […]
Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Marijuana Uses/Vape Sales
The Town of Blacksburg is amending its Zoning Ordinance in advance of state enabling legislation to regulate specific marijuana uses and vape sales. The state […]
Governor Urges Virginians To VOTE
Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement on Election Day. “Election Day is a reminder of the responsibility we all share in shaping the […]
Invasive Plant Removal in Heritage Park
Beginning Monday, November 2, the Town of Blacksburg will complete work in Heritage Park to remove invasive plant species such as autumn olive, privet, multiflora […]
$8.8M in funds for railroad crossing safety
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $8,810,502 in federal funding for four projects to improve railroad crossing safety, reduce traffic […]
11/13-14: Free Dark Sky Viewing
FLOYD, VA — Members of the Ashe Dark Sky Coalition, led by dark sky advocate and environmental consultant Cory Dalton and astronomy enthusiast John Boston, […]
Governor Celebrates Start of Open Enrollment
RICHMOND, VA — Following the start of open enrollment on November 1, Governor Abigail Spanberger today is encouraging Virginians to explore their options on Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace to see […]
11/19: NRV Dyeworks Spinning Workshop
Join us Thursday, November 19th, from 6–7pm for an NRV Dyeworks wool spinning workshop with Sherry Roberts in our Taborri Room! Learn the art of […]
11/7: Draper Village Heritage Market
Join us next Saturday, November 7th, from 9am–2pm for our Gratitude Gathering Heritage Market at Merc Farms! Come shop handcrafted goods, farm-fresh products, early Christmas […]