News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
10/2: Ashlee Watkins & Andrew Small at Glencoe
Ashlee Watkins & Andrew Small will take the stage for the second installment of “The Glencoe Sessions” on Friday, October 2nd, from 6 PM to […]
Three New Fall Exhibitions
The Floyd Center for the Arts will open three new exhibitions on Saturday, October 3, bringing together contemporary regional art, traditional and innovative fiber processes, […]
10/17: Floyd County Rotary Chili Cookoff
Floyd County Rotary’s annual Chili Cookoff returns Saturday, October 17, bringing Floyd County’s first responders together for some friendly competition while raising funds to support […]
Find Your Best Reads at the Y Book Fair
Book lovers, collectors, families, and bargain hunters are invited to discover incredible treasures at the 2026 Annual Y Book Fair, hosted by the YMCA at […]
$191,331 HHS Grant to Biotherapeutics, Inc.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Biotherapeutics, Inc., based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $191,331 grant. The funding supports research into […]
Salem District weekly traffic alert 9/25
The list of forecasted highway projects is now online. These are projects that may impact traffic traveling in the 12-county Salem Transportation District over the […]
2026 Candidate Forums
The NAACP Montgomery Co-Radford City-Floyd Co Branch (NAACP MRF) and the League of Women Voters – Montgomery County (LWV-MC) are hosting the 2026 Candidate Forums […]
Blacksburg Installs 867 kW Solar Power System
Rooftop System from Secure Solar Futures Will Save $2.2 Million in Energy Costs The Town of Blacksburg has contracted with Secure Solar Futures, a provider […]
$500K grant to Biotherapeutics, Inc.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Biotherapeutics, Inc., based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $500,000 grant. The funding supports research into […]
The ABC’s of Tree Stand Safety
September is National Tree Stand Safety Awareness Month, and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) reminds all hunters that use elevated stands to practice their […]
Cow, butterfly photos win contests
Allison Franklin of Pulaski won the challenge contest at the Radford Photo Club September meeting with a photo taken with her Nikon D3500 camera of […]
Blacksburg Athletic Site Improvements Survey
Blacksburg’s athletic facilities play an essential role in supporting youth sports, school teams, adult leagues, and community recreation. In recent community feedback, residents expressed a […]