News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Arrest made in death of Blacksburg woman
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division is currently investigating the death of 78-year-old Blacksburg resident, Mary McMahan. On March 4, 2026, Blacksburg Rescue […]
5/17: Old Hill School Gospel Fest
The Old Hill School Gospel Fest will be held on Sunday May 17, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Schaeffer Memorial Baptist Church on High Street in […]
NRCC to offer welding classes May-Dec.
Registration is now open for several upcoming short-term training programs at New River Community College that include Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc […]
5/9: Rockin’ Christiansburg
Our Rockin’ Main Street Concert Series is expanding this year with two new locations across Town — Uptown Mall and the Christiansburg Recreation Center. These […]