News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
NRV Company Supports Historic Artemis II Mission
Montgomery County, VA – VPT, a Montgomery County-based company in Virginia’s New River Valley, recently announced that its technology supported the historic Artemis II mission, […]
Local leaders make 500 Power List
Several leaders from Virginia’s New River Valley have been recognized in the 2026-27 Virginia 500 Power List, an annual publication by Virginia Business that highlights […]
10/29: Blacksburg Public Meeting
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 […]
Revamping patient access to clinical trials
Thursday, October 22, 2026 – Today, members of the U.S. House of Representatives unveiled legislation to revamp patient access to clinical trials. U.S. Congressman Morgan […]
10/24: Pound for Pink
The POUND For Pink fundraiser is Saturday October 24th from 10am till 12 at the Radford Recreation Center.
10/24: New River Valley Heart Walk
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va., Oct. 21, 2026 – As part of a fall tradition, the American Heart Association is excited to join with local businesses and community […]
Fall Leaf Mulch Giveaway: November 7
On Saturday, November 7 from 8am – 12pm, leaf mulch will be available for pickup at Glade Road Growing. Loose and bagged leaves collected by the Town […]
Governor Celebrates Virginia Premium Savings Program
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Spanberger celebrated today that the $150 million Virginia Premium Savings program — created by the Governor and General Assembly — will help up to […]
Virginia’s Historical Highway Markers
RICHMOND — You’ve probably driven past one of Virginia’s distinctive silver and black historical markers without realizing just how much history is waiting to be discovered […]
Colonel Glover holds back the British Army at Pell’s Point
General Washington was moving his army away from New York City. The British army and navy controlled the city and were trying to capture the […]
Truth, Rumor & Headlines from Gettysburg
How the Press Reported the Turning Point of the Civil War: One of the very first news story reporting on the Battle of Gettysburg (July […]
Governor’s Coalition on SNAP
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger announced the creation of the Virginia United Coalition, bringing together 32 organizations from across the Commonwealth to help Virginians navigate […]