4/1-2: Annual Home Expo
The New River Valley Home Builders Association’s (NRVHBA) annual Home Expo takes place this weekend April 1-2, 2023 at the Christiansburg Rec Center, 1600 N … Read the rest
Area News
Body found in Hardy, WV
Law enforcement in Hardy, West Virginia have confirmed a body has been found in the area where Mr. Siegfried Holzer’s vehicle was recovered. The body … Read the rest
Meridian Waste Blue Ridge Staff Saves Teammate’s Life
Meridian Waste has announced the presentation of the company’s Life Saver Award to four employees at the Blue Ridge Hauling location, 205 Scattergood Drive in … Read the rest
General Fund Revenue Collections up 1.2%
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the general fund revenue collections for February 2023 were 1.2 percent higher in the first eight months of FY 2023, compared … Read the rest
Pathway for CBD Regulation Proposed
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), along with Congresswoman Angie Craig (D-MN), introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at creating potential pathways for regulation of cannabidiol (CBD) … Read the rest
2023 Congressional Art Competition
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement announcing the beginning of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition in the Ninth District:
“Each year, the U.S. … Read the rest
DMV launches campaign for new employees
Don’t sell yourself short with a standard job search. At the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), your first job can reveal the path to … Read the rest
Homeless Reduction Grants Announced
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced more than $12 million in Virginia Housing Trust Fund Homeless Reduction Grants for 68 projects across the Commonwealth. The funding … Read the rest
Sinkland Farms Easter Eggs-Travaganza
Hop on over to Sinkland Farms for an Eggs-citing day at their 1st annual Easter Eggs-Travaganza! Bring the family for a fun-filled day with Easter … Read the rest
3/25: Beans and Banjos Farewell
I can’t remember when we started, but I remember how we started. Dr. Smith — Bob Smith — had been reminding the Shawsville Ruritans about … Read the rest
Daylight Saving Time Tonight
Most of the United States and Canada start Daylight Saving Time (DST) on Sunday, March 12, 2023.
March 6, 2023: Permanent DST Bill Reintroduced in … Read the rest
Early warming means frost risk for fruit trees
Record-breaking temperatures meant spring arrived early this year for many Virginia fruit growers. And as more fruit trees flower before winter is over, many growers … Read the rest