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Long-Awaited Historic Letters Are Now Published
A book nearly 160 years in the making is now illuminating life during the Civil War in Southwest Virginia. The book, which has just been

African American Literature course at NRCC
New River Community College is offering a new English course in African American Literature this fall. African American Literature (ENG 258) explores the stories African

Griffith: FBI Must Explain Raid on Mar-a-Lago
Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following statement regarding the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raid on former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence: “Raiding the home of

9/3: Chosen Road at Selah Springs Farm
Selah Springs Farm presents Chosen Road with special guest Josh Blankenship. Join us on Saturday, September 3rd, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 available

Goldfinch on a Sunflower
With sunflowers in full bloom this month, the birds are enjoying the seeds as much as we enjoy the sunny yellow flowers. Joyce Sims shares

Summer 2022 President’s & Dean’s Lists at NRCC
At New River Community College, 18 students were recently named to the President’s List and Dean’s List in recognition of their academic excellence during the

Governor signs school investment bill
Governor Glenn Youngkin participated in the official grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Mecklenburg County Middle School and High School, a best-in-class joint school

So-Called Inflation Reduction Act Taxes and Spends, Won’t Reduce Inflation
Like a horror movie monster seemingly finished off at the end returning for a sequel, the Democrat tax-and-spend reconciliation bill that once appeared dead has

8/13: Rhythm & Ribs at the Park
The Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley is proud to host a full day of events in Jackson Park in Historic Downtown Pulaski

2022 Virginia Sales Tax Holiday
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the dates of Virginia’s sales tax holiday weekend – Friday, Aug. 5 – Sunday, Aug. 7, 2020. Specifically, the sales

8/13: Annual Touch-a-Truck Returns!
The New River Valley Home Builders Association (NRVHBA) is proud to present the 7th Annual Touch-A-Truck NRV event on Saturday, August 13th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.