News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Delegate Franklin’s Rideshare Bill Passes
Delegate Lily Franklin (HD-41) announced today that her legislation expanding requirements for rideshare driver background checks passed both the House and Senate with unanimous support […]
Sinking Creek Bridge to be Closed Temporarily
Weather permitting, starting Monday, March 2 at 8 a.m. the bridge over Sinking Creek on Route 772 (Sinking Creek Road) in Giles County will be […]
HHS Grants to Virginia Tech Totaling $844,824
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, two grants totaling $844,824. The funding supports biological […]
Wind Advisory 2/23
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. […]
Arrest made following parking lot altercation
At approximately 5:33 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, Christiansburg Police were dispatched to 1600 N. Franklin St. for reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, […]
Colonel John Walter Ripley
With the United States preparing to celebrate its 250th anniversary, American communities are bound to reflect on the inspiring legacy of our country’s founding. While […]
NRCC Lockdown Lifted
Today, Friday, February 20, NRCC received a phone call indicated that a possible shooter was on campus in Godbey Hall (NRCC campus, Dublin). NRCC immediately […]
3/4: NRV Child Care Summit
Register for the 2026 NRV Child Care Summit, a collaboration between Virginia Tech and the Community Foundation. Learn about specific strategies that are being carried […]
GO TEC launches at Christiansburg Middle School
Great Opportunities in Technology and Engineering Careers (GO TEC) has officially launched in the New River Valley with the recent ribbon cutting at Christiansburg Middle […]
H&V Wins Product of the Year Award
H&V is honored to receive the World Filtration Institute’s Filtration Media Product of the Year for our NanoWave® media for data centers. This recognition highlights […]
Salem VA Infrastructure Upgrades
The Salem VA Health Care System today announced it has begun infrastructure upgrades to ensure safe and effective patient care. These projects are part of […]
4/19: Murder in the Wild Wild West
Join Jump into Mystery on Sunday 4/19/26 at 2pm for a western themed murder mystery at Beliveau Farm Winery! This will be an interactive murder […]