News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
4/14: Civil War Roundtable
The Veteran Reserve Corps: How the Union’s Barely Remembered “Invalid Corps” Became the Most Significant Civil War Force You’ve Never Heard Of In early 1863, […]
3/21: Spring Children’s Consignment Sale
The YMCA at Virginia Tech is pleased to announce its Children’s Consignment Spring Sale, returning on Saturday, March 21, at The Y Center, located at […]
Exploring Art in the NRV
The YMCA at Virginia Tech proudly announces Exploring Art in the NRV, a community‑wide exhibition celebrating the vibrant network of galleries, studios, creative businesses, and […]
Snow/Sleet Making Roads Treacherous
MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW MAY CONTINUE FOR ONE TO TWO MORE HOURS. Localized heavy snow has led to accumulating snow of 1 to 2 inches […]
3/21-22: NRVHBA Home Expo
The New River Valley Home Builders Association’s (NRVHBA) annual Home Expo, presented by Ewing Construction & Cabinetry, returns March 21-22 at the Christiansburg Rec Center, […]
Spring in 1776 Celebration at Smithfield
Opening Day Event Launches Commemoration of America’s 250th Anniversary Historic Smithfield will open its 2026 season with a special Opening Day celebration on Saturday, April […]
3/14: Mt. Tabor Ruritan Biscuit Breakfast
Mount Tabor Ruritan Club is continuing our monthly fundraising meals with breakfasts in the Fellowship Hall of Slusser’s Chapel on the second Saturday of each […]
Aging in Place Workshop Series
The Town of Blacksburg, in partnership with the New River Valley Aging in Community Leadership Team, is pleased to announce an upcoming Aging in Place […]
Why I Fight for Coal
As Congressman of the Ninth District of Virginia, I am often invited to attend events at the White House, particularly on issues I am fighting […]
$700,000 ARC Grant to Pembroke Telephone Cooperative
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Pembroke Telephone Cooperative, based in Pembroke, Giles County, Virginia, a $700,000 grant for an Outlying Areas Broadband project. […]
Recreational Trails Program grants available
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is now accepting applications for up to $1.4 million in Recreational Trails Program grants through May 5. The Recreational […]
Photo club to meet for night photography
The Radford Photo Club will meet at Bissett Park on Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m. to catch the sunset, and then will go to […]