News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Statewide Plan to Strengthen Cybersecurity
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today issued Executive Directive 6 to strengthen the Commonwealth’s cybersecurity and address the risks posed by the rapid development […]
Virginia to Join Public Health Alliance
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger announced the Commonwealth of Virginia is joining the Governors Public Health Alliance (PHA), a nonpartisan coalition of 16 governors representing […]
Virginia Tech Campus Trail Impacts
Beginning on October 28, mulch will be placed over a section of campus multi-use trail to support the 2026 Virginia Tech ACC Cross Country Championship […]
NRV Company Supports Historic Artemis II Mission
Montgomery County, VA – VPT, a Montgomery County-based company in Virginia’s New River Valley, recently announced that its technology supported the historic Artemis II mission, […]
Local leaders make 500 Power List
Several leaders from Virginia’s New River Valley have been recognized in the 2026-27 Virginia 500 Power List, an annual publication by Virginia Business that highlights […]
10/29: Blacksburg Public Meeting
The Town of Blacksburg has partnered with engineering consulting firm AECOM to develop a Flood Resilience Plan that will guide plans for reducing flood risk […]
Revamping patient access to clinical trials
Thursday, October 22, 2026 – Today, members of the U.S. House of Representatives unveiled legislation to revamp patient access to clinical trials. U.S. Congressman Morgan […]
10/24: Pound for Pink
The POUND For Pink fundraiser is Saturday October 24th from 10am till 12 at the Radford Recreation Center.
10/24: New River Valley Heart Walk
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va., Oct. 21, 2026 – As part of a fall tradition, the American Heart Association is excited to join with local businesses and community […]
Fall Leaf Mulch Giveaway: November 7
On Saturday, November 7 from 8am – 12pm, leaf mulch will be available for pickup at Glade Road Growing. Loose and bagged leaves collected by the Town […]
Governor Celebrates Virginia Premium Savings Program
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Spanberger celebrated today that the $150 million Virginia Premium Savings program — created by the Governor and General Assembly — will help up to […]