News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
$563,970 in HHS Grants to Virginia Tech
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, four research related grants worth $563,970. The funding […]
8/29: Summer VetFest Enrollment Fair
The Salem VA Health Care System will hold a Summer VetFest Veteran Enrollment Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, August 29, at the […]
Grants to Support Veterans Available
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) is seeking to award $4 million in grants to support veteran suicide prevention and opioid addiction services and […]
Colorful car, flower photos win contests
The Radford Photo Club enjoyed a picnic at Bisset Park for their August meeting. “Everyone mingled and enjoyed themselves,” said Tracy Burlingame. “The weather was […]
Dublin High School Reunion
Forty-five members of the Dublin High School Class of 1965, one teacher, and twenty-nine guests enjoyed fellowship and good food at Randolph Park on Saturday, […]
Two separate assaults under investigation
The Radford City Police Department is investigating two separate aggravated assaults that occurred in the 1200 block of Fairfax Street during the late evening hours […]
Apply for Summer Nutrition Program Before Aug 31
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today encouraged eligible Virginia families to apply for Virginia SUN Bucks, one of the Commonwealth’s summer nutrition programs that helps families put […]
Blacksburg Announces Launch of The Local
The Town of Blacksburg is pleased to announce the opening of The Local on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The Local is a downtown retail incubator […]
NASA Selection of Virginia Tech for Aviation Research
The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is tapping a research team from Virginia Tech to help transform the future of aviation. NASA will […]
Fee Increases for Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, Boating
RICHMOND, VA – At its regularly scheduled August meeting, the Board of Wildlife Resources approved several wildlife, fisheries, and boating regulations. In addition, the board […]
Weather Outlook 8/20
A cold front will move into the area later this afternoon, causing thunderstorms to develop, lasting into this evening. Some storms will be capable of […]
The British Attack Long Island
In the summer of 1776, America had declared its independence, but independence was far from secure. The British were determined to crush the rebellion, and […]