News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Update on NRV Passenger Rail Project
In Christiansburg, contractors have substantially completed the sub-structure of the parking lot. The T-Wall, or Gravix Wall, is a heavy-duty concrete wall used to hold […]
Who was Paul Revere?
Listen, my children, and you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere, On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-five; Hardly a man is […]
5/9: Mt. Tabor Ruritan Fish Fry
FISH FRY: Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will hold its May Fish Fry on Saturday, May 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Slusser’s Chapel Picnic […]
Virginia DMV Earns Gold at Global Innovation Awards
RICHMOND, Va. — In addition to recognition from TIME Magazine and Popular Science, a Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) innovation has been named a Gold Winner in the 2026 Edison Awards. […]
Governor ties Virginia to the U.S. Climate Alliance
Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday — on Earth Day — announced Virginia’s entry in the U.S. Climate Alliance, a bipartisan coalition of 24 states focused on […]
Nearly $3 Million in HHS Grants to Virginia Tech
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, multiple grants that total $2,978,602. The breakdown for […]
Governor signs bills to protect workers
Governor Abigail Spanberger today celebrated new laws to protect workers during health and family emergencies, strengthen protections for working Virginians, and invest in Virginia’s workforce. […]
Momnibus Bill Signed
Governor Abigail Spanberger today signed a package of bipartisan legislation — commonly known as the Momnibus — to improve and expand healthcare coverage for Virginia […]
4/25: Daniel Adam Maltz in Concert
This Saturday, the Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley and Pulaski Theatre will welcome fortepianist Daniel Adam Maltz from Vienna, Austria to Pulaski, […]
Statement on Redistricting Referendum Outcome
Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement on the outcome of Virginia’s redistricting referendum. “Virginia voters have spoken, and tonight they approved a temporary […]
Exhibits at Floyd Center for the Arts
The Floyd Center for the Arts is pleased to announce four new exhibitions on view from April 25 through July 4, 2026, featuring a curated […]
Park Like a VIP All Year
The YMCA at Virginia Tech is inviting students and community supporters to enter its annual Parking Raffle, featuring an exclusive VIP parking space conveniently located […]