News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Call for Artists for “Homecoming” Art Show
Radford, VA–Glencoe Mansion Gallery will host a multi-artist juried art show, “Homecoming,” in conjunction with its annual Mary Draper Ingles Festival (July 24-26). Participating artists […]
Help Shape Blacksburg’s Future
This year, the Town of Blacksburg is launching an exciting initiative to refresh our community brand, and we need your voice to help define who we are […]
2026 Marketplace Season at Historic Train Depot
Pulaski on Main is excited to announce the return of The Marketplace for the 2026 summer season. While construction continues on the organization’s new permanent […]
Work Continues at Exit 105 Northbound
Weather permitting, starting on Monday, March 30, work on the New River Bridge project at exit 105 on northbound Interstate 81 will continue. The overall […]
VDOT Suspending Highway Work Zones for holiday weekend
For people ready to hop into spring, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) reminds travelers to buckle up and put the phone down while behind […]
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 […]
Prayer, a Grand Duke and Easter
In my Easter column from last year, I discussed the importance of prayer. Different communities of faith routinely embrace prayer and reflection. I respect every […]
Radford Response to Auditor
Radford, VA – The City of Radford has been notified by the Virginia Auditor of Public Accounts (APA) that it meets the criteria for fiscal […]
Retail Incubator Application & Business Workshop
A new opportunity for retail entrepreneurs is taking shape in Downtown Blacksburg, and applications are now open. Downtown Blacksburg Inc. (DBI), in partnership with the […]
IOC Ban of Male Athletes in Women’s Sports
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that it will prohibit transgender athletes from competing in women’s competitions at the Olympics. These new rules will apply […]
Spring Leaf Mulch Distribution: April 25
On Saturday, April 25 from 8am – 12pm, leaf mulch is available for pick up at Glade Road Growing. Loose and bagged leaves collected by the Town […]
The Fincastle Resolutions
Welcome back to “Our History Matters”. Today, I would like to discuss the Fincastle Resolutions. What were they, and why are they important? In 1775, […]