News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Governor’s Bill to Address School Safety
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger signed bipartisan legislation to keep Virginia students safe at school and make sure Virginia teachers have the resources and […]
Increased Scholarship Awards at NRCC
The New River Community College Educational Foundation has announced an increase in its scholarship award amount for the 2026–2027 academic year, raising the award from […]
Defending the Second Amendment
In 2026 during the recently concluded Virginia General Assembly session, Democrats sent to the Governor 26 anti-gun bills to curb our Second Amendment rights. Court […]
Blacksburg Spring Cleanup begins April 6
Spring and Fall Cleanups are curbside collections for debris and brush. These services are provided to Town of Blacksburg recycling and refuse customers and not intended […]
DMV Shares Tips for Sharing the Road Safely
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), the Commonwealth’s Highway Safety Office, is launching a powerful new highway safety campaign aimed at increasing […]
Dollywood Co. President to Speak at RU Commencement
RADFORD – A global leader in the attractions and hospitality industry will return to his alma mater this spring as Eugene Naughton ’89, president of […]
Dr. Pat Huber named NRCC President Emeritus
New River Community College recently named Dr. Patricia B. Huber, the college’s sixth president, President Emeritus in recognition of her more than 35 years of […]
Spring Break Holiday: April 3
The Town of Blacksburg will operate under the following schedule on Friday, April 3, in observance of the town’s spring break holiday: Town Offices Town […]
Explore Your Commute Options This Spring
RIDE Solutions is partnering with local businesses and organizations and DRPT this spring to promote commuting beyond the single-occupant vehicle. Several events are planned for […]
2026 DHCD Grant Management Workshop
Mark your calendars for the 2026 DHCD Grant Management Workshop, to be held April 28-30. This event is for grantees, grant managers, and consultants who […]
Construction starts on NRVRC Office Building!
The Regional Commission is getting excited about the new office space in Christiansburg since construction began this month! The construction project will include enclosing the […]
Call for Artists for “Homecoming” Art Show
Radford, VA–Glencoe Mansion Gallery will host a multi-artist juried art show, “Homecoming,” in conjunction with its annual Mary Draper Ingles Festival (July 24-26). Participating artists […]