News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
PEO scholarships for Shining Stars
Traditionally, stars represent the outstanding, the bright, the good, the positive. They symbolize noble and shining goals. Stars, as people, stand out from others; they […]
8/15: Touch-a-Truck NRV
The New River Valley Home Builders Association (NRVHBA) is thrilled to bring back the annual Touch-A-Truck NRV for its 11th year on Saturday, August 15th, […]
8/7-8 2026 Steppin’ Out
The 45th Annual Steppin’ Out® festival will be held in downtown Blacksburg on Friday, August 7, 2026 and Saturday, August 8, 2026. Steppin’ Out features […]
8/15: Cruise In and Warbird Ride Prize
Three lucky car owners will take a free WWII warbird ride at the New River Valley Airport on Saturday August 15. As part of the […]
What is an ombudsman?
The end of our schools’ summer break means children return to school in Virginia’s Ninth District. A new school year represents new opportunity for students […]
Speed Safety Program: Warning Period Begins
Beginning Monday, August 10, 2026, a 30-day warning period will go into effect in the school zones located at Gilbert Linkous Elementary School on Toms […]
Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend
Governor Abigail Spanberger today encouraged Virginians to take advantage of reduced prices for back-to-school shopping during Virginia’s sales tax holiday weekend — running from Friday, August 7 […]
Missing Person Located
UPDATE: He was located but not the way it was hoped. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is currently attempting to locate Julian Pierce, 61 years […]
Why the long wait?
One of the most common questions about the Declaration of Independence is, “If we celebrate Independence Day on July 4, why wasn’t the Declaration signed […]
More localities included for drought relief funds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is designating more localities in Virginia’s Ninth District as primary natural disaster areas due to recent drought. As part […]
Grants awarded for dam safety and flood protection
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation today announced the awardees of the Dam Safety, Flood Prevention and Protection Assistance Fund, a grant program to […]
Virginia Steel to Expand in Bland County
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced today that Virginia Steel and Fabrication, Inc. will invest $3.6 million to expand its operational capabilities in Bland County and create […]
