News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Blacksburg Installs 867 kW Solar Power System
Rooftop System from Secure Solar Futures Will Save $2.2 Million in Energy Costs The Town of Blacksburg has contracted with Secure Solar Futures, a provider […]
$500K grant to Biotherapeutics, Inc.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Biotherapeutics, Inc., based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $500,000 grant. The funding supports research into […]
The ABC’s of Tree Stand Safety
September is National Tree Stand Safety Awareness Month, and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) reminds all hunters that use elevated stands to practice their […]
Cow, butterfly photos win contests
Allison Franklin of Pulaski won the challenge contest at the Radford Photo Club September meeting with a photo taken with her Nikon D3500 camera of […]
Blacksburg Athletic Site Improvements Survey
Blacksburg’s athletic facilities play an essential role in supporting youth sports, school teams, adult leagues, and community recreation. In recent community feedback, residents expressed a […]
$7.2 Million Grant to Expand High-Quality Childcare
Governor Abigail Spanberger today celebrated a $7.2 million federal disaster-recovery grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to expand high-quality childcare […]
$592,397 HHS Grant to Edward Via VCOM
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM), based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a […]
Helene Revisited
Two years ago, Southwest Virginia communities faced some of the most adverse weather conditions in recent memory. Hurricane Helene damaged homes, businesses, infrastructure, farms, among […]
Radford TripStop Development to bring new jobs
TripStop, an owner-operated company with more than 30 locations across Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, will develop a modern travel center on approximately three […]
Touch-a-Truck NRV Generates Community Support
The New River Valley Home Builders Association (NRVHBA) organized its 11th annual Touch-A-Truck NRV event on Saturday, August 15th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]
Expect Traffic Impacts from MTN-X Gravel Race
Pulaski County Sports & Entertainment officials are reminding residents and motorists that the inaugural Pulaski MTN-X gravel bike race will take place Saturday, September 26, […]
Christiansburg Fall Cleanup 9/28-10/9
The Town of Christiansburg will host Fall Cleanup from Sept. 28-Oct. 9. During this time, the Town will collect special items placed out at the […]