Area News

During this year’s Ag Safety Awareness Program Week, March 2-6, American Farm Bureau Federation and safety and health professionals are encouraging farmers to prioritize their health […]

February 19, 2026 – At approximately 12:25 a.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, dispatchers received a call for a structure fire along the 1600 block […]

New River Community College (NRCC) signed an articulation agreement with George Mason University (GMU) earlier this week at NRCC’s Christiansburg location, creating a new 2+2 […]

In celebration of Black History Month, New River Community College (NRCC) and the college’s Black History Committee will sponsor a guest speaker and other entertainment […]

Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that eight Virginia localities received $1.59 million in Site Remediation Grants from the Virginia Brownfields Restoration and Economic Redevelopment Assistance […]

Blacksburg: Town Offices Town administrative offices will be closed. Blacksburg Transit* Operating on Full Service in Blacksburg. BT offices will be closed. Visit https://ridebt.org for […]

The 4 Pm Burning Law is in effect February 15 to April 30, restricting open air burning until after 4:00 p.m. Always check with local […]

Donations for new addition will create an accessible space for adult learners On Tuesday, February 10,  Literacy NRV announced a new drive to create a […]

The music of The Brothers Young and New Grass Edition will be featured during New River Community College’s Concert Series event on Saturday, February 14, […]

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the Free Clinic of the New River Valley, based in Christiansburg, Virginia, a $1,095,626 […]

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today launched InternshipsVA, a new statewide program to help Virginia employers design and launch high-quality, paid internships for higher […]