News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Fall Festival Rescheduled to October 31
After much weather watching, worrying, communicating, and coordinating, we have made the decision to RESCHEDULE tomorrow’s event. The conditions are looking very unsafe! They are […]
10/29-11/1: Halloween Screams
New River Theatre Guild at the Junebug Center for Arts and Education is thrilled to present the zany, spooky, funny Halloween comedy Halloween Screams from […]
Virginia’s Foster Parent Shortage
This October, StepStone Family & Youth Services is calling attention to Virgina’s urgent need for more foster families. As the nation recognizes National Foster Youth […]
10/17: Craft and Vendor Fair
Join us inside Uptown Christiansburg (formerly NRV Mall) for a craft and vendor fair!
10/10: Newbern Fall Festival
Fall is finally here and the biggest fall staple around here is the Newbern Fall Festival. This long standing festival has all the fall vibes. […]
Prepare chimneys and homes for heating season
RICHMOND—As fall temperatures arrive in Virginia, homeowners are preparing for the colder months ahead. But before lighting the first fire of the season in a […]
Common Sense in 1776
The American colonies were at war, but no one knew how it would end. British soldiers and American militiamen had already fought at Lexington and […]
Blacksburg Flood Resilience Plan Survey
The Town of Blacksburg has partnered with engineering consulting firm AECOM to develop a Flood Resilience Plan that will guide plans for reducing flood risk […]
Funds for Lowering Energy Costs
Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the release of more than $67 million in available Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) funds that were previously withheld by […]
Scholarships & Incentives for Nursing Students
Governor Spanberger today announced that the Virginia Nursing Workforce Center (VNWC) has awarded nearly $1.3 million in scholarships and incentives to nearly 350 prospective students […]
10/13: Empty Bowls, Full Hearts
The YMCA at Virginia Tech invites community members to gather for the 4th Annual Y Empty Bowls Event on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from 5:30 […]
10/10: NRCC Concert Series
The music of Blue Connection and New Ballard’s Branch Bogtrotters will be featured during New River Community College’s Concert Series event on Saturday, October 10, […]