News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Affordable Homeownership Opportunities in Blacksburg
Stroubles Ridge and Airport Road developments expand long-term affordable home purchase options for local income-qualified buyers. Two new housing developments are expanding affordable homeownership opportunities […]
Cline tours apple orchard damaged by freeze
STRASBURG—Branches that are usually laden with Gala apples stood nearly bare at Glaize Orchard Aug. 20, illustrating the scale of spring freeze losses growers are […]
$750,993 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech
he U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a grant for $750,993. The funding supports research […]
$588,671 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a grant for $588,671. The funding supports research […]
Labor Day Closures
Blacksburg: Labor Day is Monday, September 7 and is observed as a town holiday. The following operating schedules will be in place on September 7. […]
Weather Outlook for 9/3
Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening, mostly towards central Virginia. These storms may have damaging wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Hot […]
10/8: Pulaski Fire Department Parade
It’s about to be our favorite time of year! 🚒🧑‍🚒Fire Prevention week is October 4-10th! 🔥🗓 Reach out to Fire Marshal, Michael Bruce at mbruce@pulaskitown.org […]
9/12-13: Rich Creek Autumnfest & More
Make plans to be in Rich Creek September 12th & 13th!! We have a lot of great things to do
10/31: Halloween Murder Mystery at JH Bards
Join Jump into Mystery on Saturday 10/31/26 at 2pm for a Halloween whodunnit at JH Bards Spirit Co. This will be an interactive murder mystery […]
The Cherokee War of 1776
When Americans think about the Revolutionary War, they often picture the great battles fought between George Washington’s army and the British. But in 1776, another […]
House Passage of Hemp Ban Delay
The U.S. House of Representatives voted favorably on Senate Amendment to H.R. 6500 – the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act. The legislation averts a September 30 government […]
Blacksburg Launches New Branding
The Town of Blacksburg announced today a refreshed visual brand system, updating its identity and recognition in our community. In March of this year, the […]
