News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
A Tribute To Heroes Call for Participants
Flags are currently being installed for “A Tribute to Heroes” flag display on the Glencoe Mansion grounds, and it’s not too late for you to […]
Landmark Paid Family & Medical Leave Law
Governor Abigail Spanberger signed landmark legislation creating a paid family and medical leave program to support more than three million workers across the Commonwealth. Virginia […]
Free Summer Camps at NRCC This Summer
New River Community College will offer four free camps in Dublin and Christiansburg for local middle and high school students this summer. Registration for the […]
5/11: Weather Forecast
A slow passing cold front will bring showers with an occasional rumble of thunder to the area today. Conditions look to clear by the late […]
NRV Leading Lights Honors Volunteers
New River Valley Leading Lights recently honored 35 community volunteers at a special ceremony held on April 30. The volunteers were recognized at an event […]
Sewer Root Treatment Starts May 11
Beginning the week of May 11, a contractor will be conducting annual root treatment maintenance on portions of the Town of Christiansburg sanitary sewer system. […]
Scientists, NIH, and COVID-19
“Powerful cabal of scientists from within NIH helped draft anti lab-leak narrative.” That headline about the National Institutes of Health (NIH) was the headline that […]
Gerrymandering Referendum Overturned
Virginia Supreme Court overturns Democratic gerrymandering referendum, ruling the process to put it on the ballot was unconstitutional. The court’s opinion, written by Justice D. […]
The Battle of Concord
The British marched into Concord, Massachusetts, with Fifes and Drums playing martial tunes. The red-coated soldiers marching in step were prepared and determined to do […]
5/9: US Postal Service Food Drive
Once a year, USPS letter carriers help organize the largest single-day food drive in the U.S. 💌 This Saturday, May 9, you can participate in […]
75th National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 7, 2026 – Today, the United States of America observes the National Day of Prayer. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the […]
Palette and Prism at Glencoe Mansion
“Palette and Prism,” featuring the works of artist LaDonna Sepers will be on display at the Glencoe Mansion from May 14 through June 25, 2026. […]