Area News

The Salem VA Health Care System will host its Quarterly Town Hall Meeting for Veterans on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the […]

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded three additional grants to support health centers in Virginia’s Ninth District. The funding breakdown […]

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $56,345 grant. The funding supports veterinary student […]

New River Community College will host a series of “One Stop Shop” Open Houses in Floyd, Giles, and Montgomery counties in June to help community […]

Governor Abigail Spanberger announced the following board appointments. “Today’s appointments reflect the depth of talent and dedication that exists across our Commonwealth,” said Governor Abigail Spanberger. “Each […]

Blacksburg: Memorial Day is Monday, May 25 and the following operating schedules will be in place: Town Offices: Town administrative offices will be closed. Blacksburg […]

New River Community College celebrated its 56th annual commencement on Friday, May 15, 2026.  Dr. Robert Brandon, NRCC president, presided over graduation and conferred approximately […]

New River Community College (NRCC) is pleased to announce the winners of the Virginia Community College System Poetry & Visual Arts Competition. Participating students submitted […]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and agricultural organizations are reminding farmers and others in the industry that there are resources, tools and listening ears […]

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) reports the results of chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance from the Department’s four CWD Disease Management Areas (DMAs) […]

Following a lengthy investigation, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division executed a search warrant on Friday, May 15, 2026, at a residence in […]