News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
The British Take New York
Washington and his men were defending New York City. On September 15, 1776, William Howe’s troops landed at Kip’s Bay, northeast of Manhattan along the […]
9/19: Emergency Preparedness Fair
JOIN US ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th for an Emergency Preparedness Fair, at Floyd EcoVillage, 11:00am to 3:00 pm. Click Here for Schedule and Door Prize […]
Spanberger Declares Drought State of Emergency
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today declared a State of Emergency to support Virginia farmers and producers in response to the statewide hay shortage caused […]
9/17: Career & Resource Fair
Join us for a Career & Resource Fair on September 17th outside the Christiansburg Library! With 33 vendors in attendance, this event is a great […]
Ratepayer Protection Act passes the House
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 9340 – the Ratepayer Protection Act. This legislation protects local communities from electricity cost hikes […]
9/19: Blues, Brews, & BBQ
The Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation will host its Annual Blues, Brews, & BBQ event on Saturday, September 19, at the St. Luke & Odd […]
9/19: Global Flavors, Local Connection
The YMCA at Virginia Tech invites community members to experience an unforgettable evening of culture, cuisine, music, and connection at Global Flavors, Local Connection, a special […]
Narro Trucks Launches Electric Utility Vehicle
WSLS recently reported that the Dublin-based Narro Trucks held its first product launch and delivered its first electric vehicle to Pulaski County. The startup company […]
$28.2M in grants to help Veteran homelessness
The Department of Veterans Affairs today awarded more than $28.2 million in grants to 17 community organizations to help Veterans in FY 2027 who are […]
Griffith Statement on Passage of Bills for Public Health
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a series of measures to protect American communities from public health threats. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the […]
10/13: Justifying Surrender: Col. Gabriel C. Wharton at Fort Donelson
A well-respected fighting general during the Civil War, the man to be examined became a leading Radford citizen after the conflict but also played a […]
House Passage of AM Radio for Every Vehicle
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 979 – the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. This legislation directs federal agencies to issue a […]