News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Fall Back This Sunday
Once again it’s that time when we set our clocks back an hour and spend two weeks getting adjusted, only to do it all over […]
11/6-7: YMCA Artisan Fair
Shoppers, art lovers, and supporters of local talent are invited to attend the 57th Annual YMCA Artisan Fair, a treasured community tradition hosted by the […]
Socialism Versus the American Dream
I advocate for the American way of life and the American Dream based on individualism, hard work and the ability to move up the social […]
Meet candidate for Congress at the Merc on Monday
Joy Powers, Democratic candidate in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District, will meet neighbors in Pulaski County on Monday, Nov. 2, from noon until 2 p.m. at […]
HCA Virginia hospitals earn Specialty Excellence Awards
SALEM, Va. – Several HCA Virginia hospitals have earned multiple 2027 Specialty Excellence Awards from Healthgrades, a leading resource consumers use to find a hospital […]
11/13: Taste of Virginia Fundraiser
Taste of Virginia, a fundraising event benefitting Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom held in various regions of Virginia, will take place Friday, Nov. 13, from […]
The Battle of White Plains
New York City had fallen into British hands, General George Washington’s Continental Army was retreating, and thousands of British and Hessian troops were determined to […]
Griffith Get Out the Vote Tour
Congressman Morgan Griffith is expanding his Get Out the Vote tour across Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District, adding three new stops and bringing his election week […]
11/7: NRCC Discovery Day
New River Community College (NRCC) invites prospective students and their families to explore the possibilities of higher education during NRCC Discovery Day on Saturday, Nov. […]
Nearly $25 Million for Economic Development
The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $24,791,450 in grants for economic development projects promoting additive manufacturing technologies. The breakdown of […]
$1 Million DOE Award to Virginia Tech
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation has awarded a $1,000,000 grant to Virginia Tech. The funding will support […]
$52M for Hurricane Helene Relief
Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced more than $52 million to support projects across Southwest and Western Virginia through Good Neighbor Agreements signed with the U.S. […]