News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
10/17: Craft and Vendor Fair
Join us inside Uptown Christiansburg (formerly NRV Mall) for a craft and vendor fair!
10/10: Newbern Fall Festival
Fall is finally here and the biggest fall staple around here is the Newbern Fall Festival. This long standing festival has all the fall vibes. […]
Prepare chimneys and homes for heating season
RICHMOND—As fall temperatures arrive in Virginia, homeowners are preparing for the colder months ahead. But before lighting the first fire of the season in a […]
Common Sense in 1776
The American colonies were at war, but no one knew how it would end. British soldiers and American militiamen had already fought at Lexington and […]
Blacksburg Flood Resilience Plan Survey
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 […]
Funds for Lowering Energy Costs
Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the release of more than $67 million in available Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) funds that were previously withheld by […]
Scholarships & Incentives for Nursing Students
Governor Spanberger today announced that the Virginia Nursing Workforce Center (VNWC) has awarded nearly $1.3 million in scholarships and incentives to nearly 350 prospective students […]
10/13: Empty Bowls, Full Hearts
The YMCA at Virginia Tech invites community members to gather for the 4th Annual Y Empty Bowls Event on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from 5:30 […]
10/10: NRCC Concert Series
The music of Blue Connection and New Ballard’s Branch Bogtrotters will be featured during New River Community College’s Concert Series event on Saturday, October 10, […]
$615K Grants through Virginia Main Street
Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced $615,000 in grant awards to support 22 community revitalization projects across Virginia downtowns through the Virginia Department of Housing and […]
10/25: A Celebration of the Lost & Found
Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 7PM — Featuring All-Star House Band: Sammy Shelor, Jesse Smathers, Jonathan Dillon & Bailey Moore with Special Guests: Roger Handy, […]
Governor Announces School Accountability Results
Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the 2026 School Performance and Support Framework (SPSF) results, providing school leaders, educators, families and caregivers, and policymakers with a […]