News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Federal Funding for Youth Education
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Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, announced $1,500,000 in federal
Congressional App Challenge
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U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement announcing the opening of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Ninth Congressional District students: “The Congressional
5/25: Wilderness Road Ride
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The 33rd Annual Wilderness Road Ride cycling event will take place Saturday, May 25th. The Wilderness Road Ride is a scenic and historical adventure that
ESS Technologies to Expand
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Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that ESS Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of the Pacteon Group that specializes in complete packaging line design and equipment manufacturing,
Grant Awarded to Free Clinic
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1,095,626 to the Free Clinic of the New River Valley. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith
Wythe County Woman Missing
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UPDATE: PAMELA GRUBB was just located in a field about a mile from where she went missing. She is alive. The Wythe County Sheriff’s Office
Thunder in the Hills
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Recently I attended “Thunder in the Hills”, a play based off the infamous 1912 Carroll County Courthouse shootout, performed at the Courthouse. Carroll County and
Graham honored with 2024 VAAEYC award
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New River Community College Program Head and Professor of Human Services and Early Childhood Bonnie Graham was recently recognized by the Virginia Association for the
5/11: Spring Fever Handcrafted Market
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Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery is excited to announce a new event this spring with the debut of the Spring Fever Handcrafted Market. The market
Six Additional Lab Schools Approved
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The Virginia Board of Education today approved the establishment of six additional Lab Schools across the Commonwealth, from Southwest Virginia to Hampton Roads and Northern
5/11: Mount Tabor Fish Fry
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Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will hold its May Fish Fry on Saturday, May 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Slusser’s Chapel Picnic Shelter, 1543
Adult Models Needed
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There’s an elephant in the living room that everyone knows about but no one wants to talk about or discuss because it makes some uncomfortable