News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
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 […]
BT Public Input Open House: February 24
Blacksburg Transit is exploring the possibility of service expansion into the Mt. Tabor and Woodbine areas of town. Citizens are invited to attend a public […]
3/2-6: Agriculture Safety Awareness Week
During this year’s Ag Safety Awareness Program Week, March 2-6, American Farm Bureau Federation and safety and health professionals are encouraging farmers to prioritize their health […]
Bucket Lists Improve Health Outcomes for Seniors
So many of my friends and colleagues in the New River Valley area made New Year’s resolutions this year. However, most abandoned them by the […]
Thursdays: Celebrate Recovery
A Christ-Centered Recovery Program 💙 Struggling with life’s hurts, habits, or hang-ups? You are not alone. Healing starts here. Hope shines here. 📍 Join Us At Community Christian Church […]
$419,741 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $419,741 grant. The funding supports research into […]