News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
$460,260 HHS Grant to Tech for AI in Health Care
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $460,260 grant. The funding will support research […]
Smart use of AI can improve American healthcare
Monday, July 27, 2026 – U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, penned a new […]
8/8: Mount Tabor Ruritan Fish Fry
FISH FRY: Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will hold its August Fish Fry on Saturday, August 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Slusser’s Chapel Picnic […]
Legislative Momentum on Health Care
Lawmakers take actions on various issues to make a difference. In the health care space, it often seems I work around the clock to assess […]
July photo club winners
Joyce Sims of Radford won The Radford Photo Club July challenge, flowers, with a photo of Bee Balm growing in her garden. Allison Franklin of […]
Weather Outlook 7/26
After several days of quieter weather, the severe weather risk returns for the Eastern Piedmont as a disturbance moves through the area this evening. Scattered […]
7/27-8/1: NRV Fair
The 2026 New River Valley Fair kicks off their Opening Night featuring a Demolition Derby on Monday, July 27, 2026. The New River Valley Fair […]
Weather Outlook 7/24
A stalled front to our south will keep cloudy and cool conditions in place today, with rain chances increasing this afternoon. Showers and a few […]
DOD selects Tech for Fellowship Program
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is tapping Virginia Tech to host a revamped fellowship program for senior military officers. The Senior Service College Fellowship […]
Register Now for Pulaski Dance Productions
Pulaski Dance Productions is excited to announce that registration is now open for the upcoming dance season, welcoming students ages 3 through adult to join […]
Virginia Leaders in Export Trade program
Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that 14 companies from across the Commonwealth have graduated from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s Virginia Leaders in Export Trade […]
7/31-8/2: AJSA Summer Series
The American Jet Sport Association (AJSA) will return to Pulaski County for the fourth consecutive year when it brings Round 4 of its Southern Summer […]