News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
5/17: Summer Concert
Join us for our Summer Concert on Sunday May 17th at 3pm at the Blacksburg High School Auditorium! As always, admission is free (donations kindly […]
Our History Matters: Phillis Wheatley
On Being Brought from Africa to America ‘Twas mercy brought me from my Pagan land, Taught my benighted soul to understand That there’s a God, […]
Red Cross Needs Local Volunteers
Blood donation efforts across the New River Valley depend on more than generous donors—they rely on community members willing to serve as Blood Donor Ambassadors. […]
5/12: Civil War Roundtable: William Tecumseh Sherman
“Yankees in Georgia! How did they ever get in!!! Uncle Peter!!! My smelling salts!!!” So exclaimed Aunt Pittypat, in Gone With the Wind. The “Yankees […]
House Administration Committee and Federal Elections
Congress continues to push for solutions that secure American federal elections. The main House Committee charged with these solutions is the House Committee on Administration, […]
National Design Competition
Leading up to National Adaptive Sports Day, Project S.E.R.V.E., in partnership with Virginia Tech’s Department of Biomedical Engineering, will host its annual National Design Competition this […]
Big results grow from planting a tree
The rewards for planting a single tree can ripple throughout a community—enhancing ecosystems, economies and quality of life well into the future. Each year, communities […]
4/23: Radford Photo Club Meeting
The Radford Photo Club will meet Thursday, April 23, at 6 p.m. at the Radford Public Library. The photo challenge for April is trains (or […]
4/18: 4th Annual Procession of Appalachian Species
Springhouse is thrilled to announce the 4th Annual Procession of Appalachian Species, a giant puppet and costume parade celebrating the rich biodiversity of the Appalachian […]
Erica Ann Sipes in Concert April 18
The Floyd Center for the Arts invites the public to an inspiring afternoon of live music on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 PM in Fallon Community Hall, […]
Statewide Strategic Tourism Plan for 2026-2029
Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the release of Virginia’s Statewide Strategic Tourism Plan for 2026–2029, a comprehensive roadmap designed to guide tourism growth, sharpen the […]
Empty Bowls Event to Fight Hunger
The Floyd Empty Bowls event returns for a 15th year with handcrafted bowls and community support, all benefiting efforts to address childhood hunger. Presented by […]