News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
ReCode Blacksburg Technical Review Report
The Technical Review and Approaches Report is now available as part of our ReCode Blacksburg project on the Let’s Talk Blacksburg webpage along with additional […]
30 TRIAD chapters share $75K
RICHMOND, Va. – Attorney General Jones announced the distribution of $75,000 to 30 TRIAD chapters across the state, as part of the 2026-2027 TRIAD grant. Each […]
10/24: Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular!
The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce is excited to partner with Pulaski County Parks and Recreation for the 8th Annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Randolph Park […]
Governor Urges Congress to Confront AI Risk
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today urged U.S. congressional leadership to take immediate action to confront the unprecedented risks posed by the rapid development of artificial […]
Mountain View Humane Announces $45,000 Grant
A generous grant from Alley Cat Rescue is helping Mountain View Humane make a difference for community cats throughout Southwest Virginia. Earlier this year, Alley […]
VDOT weekly traffic alert: September 18-25
The list of forecasted highway projects is now online. These are projects that may impact traffic traveling in the 12-county Salem Transportation District over the […]
Governor signs Data Center Accountability Framework
Governor Abigail Spanberger unveiled Virginia’s new Data Center Accountability Framework — the most comprehensive and aggressive data center accountability effort in the country. The Governor’s […]
Healthy Moms Healthy Babies
The alarming rates of maternal and infant mortality in the United States demand continued federal diligence. Reportedly America suffers from the highest maternal and infant […]
Construction begins 9/28 on Prices Fork/Peppers Ferry Road
Weather permitting, starting Monday, September 28, work will begin at the intersection of Route 685 (Prices Fork Road) and Route 114 (Peppers Ferry Road) in […]
The British Take New York
Washington and his men were defending New York City. On September 15, 1776, William Howe’s troops landed at Kip’s Bay, northeast of Manhattan along the […]
9/19: Emergency Preparedness Fair
JOIN US ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th for an Emergency Preparedness Fair, at Floyd EcoVillage, 11:00am to 3:00 pm. Click Here for Schedule and Door Prize […]
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Governor’s Flag Order in Observation of National POW/MIA Recognition Day In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the […]