News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Governor Celebrates Women Farmers
Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday brought together women from across Virginia agriculture to celebrate the International Year of the Woman Farmer and recognize their work to […]
Veterans and Leadership
Veterans Day is an American tradition to honor those who have served in the armed forces of the United States. Their service is rooted in […]
Annual Holiday Parade Registration
Registration is now open for Blacksburg’s Annual Holiday Parade held on Friday, December 4 at 7:30pm in Downtown Blacksburg. This year’s theme is “Main Street […]
Bill Payments Webpage Experiencing Technical Issues
Please be advised that the Town of Blacksburg bill payments webpage is currently experiencing unknown technical issues today, Friday, November 6. Staff is aware and […]
153 Opportunity Zones Across Virginia
Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that the U.S. Department of the Treasury approved all 153 new Opportunity Zone areas recommended by the Spanberger Administration through […]
11/14: The Refuge at Freedom Ranch Fall Festival
Bluegrass, Barrel Racing & a Giant Bonfire at the Refuge at Freedom Ranch Fall Festival will be held Saturday November 14th, at 2750 Greasy Creek […]
NRCC to hold 2026 Veterans Day Ceremony
New River Community College Veterans Office will host a Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. The event will be held on […]
Upcoming Gallery Show: “Between Friends”
Radford, VA– “Between Friends,” a new duo art exhibition celebrating creativity, dialogue, and friendship between artists Rebecca Harris and Sharon Taylor is opening on November […]
Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle
Blacksburg, Virginia, November 5, 2026 – The Virginia State Police responded to an accident involving a pedestrian struck by a Blacksburg Police vehicle on Clay […]
11/11: Christiansburg Veterans Day Parade
Join the Town as we spend the morning appreciating and celebrating our local veterans! The event will begin with a parade honoring veterans at 10 […]
11/28: Lonesome River Band
It’s time once again for our annual post Thanksgiving celebration with The Lonesome River Band! LOW TICKET ALERT, if you haven’t grabbed tickets yet, this […]
Peter Salem – A Colonial Hero
British soldiers advanced toward the American defenses at Breed’s Hill on June 17, 1775. The fighting was fierce, and the colonial defenders were running low […]