DMV Offices to Close Dec. 23-26 and Jan. 2
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles’ (DMV) full-service customer service centers will be closed for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays from Friday, December 23… Read the rest
Area News
Governor Announces Uniform Regulatory Plan
The Office of the Governor just released a first of its kind “Uniform Regulatory Plan” that lists all of the regulatory actions expected by the… Read the rest
NRCC to offer new EMT program
Beginning in 2023, New River Community College will offer a new program, an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) career studies certificate. The 16-credit program consists of… Read the rest
Holiday Schedules in the NRV
Town of Blacksburg Holiday Schedule Friday, December 23 All town administrative offices will be closed. The Blacksburg Community Center and Aquatic Center will be open.… Read the rest
Griffith Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominations
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement announcing the names of his nominees to the United States Service Academies: “Each year I have the… Read the rest
Expand Childcare Access in Southwest Virginia
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced $1.2 million in grant funding to support the Ready SWVA project for increased childcare options in Southwest Virginia. Ready SWVA… Read the rest
NRCC to Offer Solar Technician Training
New River Community College recently received state approval to offer a new training program for those interested in becoming solar technicians. Students who complete the… Read the rest
NRCA to assist with Family Resource Centers
New River Community Action (NRCA) has been selected by Families Forward Virginia (FFV) to participate in a three-year demonstration site program to build protective factors… Read the rest
RSVP Holiday Tote Bag Project
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Montgomery County and Radford delivered 120 Holiday Tote Bags to 65 residents of Commonwealth Senior Living and… Read the rest
TikTok & WeChat Banned on State Technology
Today, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order #24, banning the use of certain Chinese-owned mobile phone applications and websites on state government technology. The… Read the rest
NRCA New Board Members
New River Community Action is pleased to welcome three new Board of Directors members: Devin Perdue comes to us as a Pulaski County Target Representative.… Read the rest
Behavioral Health System Unveiled for Virginia
Governor Glenn Youngkin today unveiled his three-year plan to transform Virginia’s behavioral health system, entitled “Right Help, Right Now.” This is a six-pillared approach to… Read the rest