News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Winter storm leads to multiple crashes
The winter storm that moved into Virginia Tuesday continues to impact the Commonwealth; however, the number of crashes has slowed this afternoon. Since midnight on […]
VDOT update on winter storm
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) continues to plow and treat roads in southwest Virginia in response to the most recent winter storm. Freezing rain […]
Delayed Opening February 12
Blacksburg: Due to inclement weather, on Wednesday, February 12, the following Blackburg offices and facilities will open at 10:00 am. Town administrative offices Blacksburg Community […]
2/17: Presidents Day
BLACKSBURG: Town Offices will be closed. Blacksburg Transit* Operating on Full Service in Blacksburg. BT offices will be closed. Visit https://ridebt.org for more information. Blacksburg Community Center* Operating […]
New Online System to Obtain Permits Coming
The Town of Christiansburg is excited to announce a new online system to obtain permits, beginning in Spring of 2025. This system will provide streamlined […]
2/17: George Washington Day
In observance of George Washington Day, Town Hall will be closed. The Aquatic Center will be open from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Recreation […]
Arrowhead Sanitary Sewer Work
Beginning Feb. 10, 2025, the Town of Christiansburg will begin sanitary sewer rehabilitation work in neighborhoods near South Franklin St., south of the I-81 overpass. […]
Weather-related notices
BLACKSBURG: Town of Blacksburg administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, due to anticipated winter weather. The Blacksburg Aquatic Center and Community […]
Pursuit leads to arrest of Bluefield man
On February 10, 2025, at 9:19a.m., the Radford City Police Department located a stolen vehicle in the 1200 Block of Rock Road East. When officers […]
State of Emergency Due to Approaching Storm
Governor Glenn Youngkin today declared a state of emergency in advance of the impending winter weather. He is urging all Virginians to take preparatory actions […]
NRVRC Purchased a New Office Building!
In December, the New River Valley Regional Commission purchased the former American National Bank building at 2950 Market Street to become the agency’s new office […]
New River Valley Passenger Rail Station Authority
The New River Valley Passenger Rail Station Authority is happy to report that the Planning Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is now officially […]