News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Applications Available for Governor’s Fellows Program
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Governor’s Fellows Program. The Governor’s Fellows Program is a prestigious opportunity […]
StepStone Wrapped in Love Drive
With cold temperatures arriving and winter in full swing, StepStone Family & Youth Services of Virginia is hosting its annual “Wrapped in Love” winter blanket […]
17th Annual Supplies for Homebound Seniors
Volunteer Montgomery and community members joined together to bag the 17th Annual Supplies for Homebound Seniors project. This program provides another support system for seniors […]
Update on Request for Variance
On Jan. 13, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality approved the Radford Army Ammunition Plant’s request for variance to recycle used acid from other sources […]
Rural Resurgence in the NRV
Virginia’s New River Valley, a region once considered a quiet corner of rural Virginia, is now emerging as a powerhouse of economic growth and prosperity. […]
2/11: Music of the Civil War
Music moved the Civil War soldier. And not just in the sense of the drums and bugles calling the men to battle. Music was an […]
Cold Weather Advisory Through Noon Wednesday
COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TUESDAY TO NOON EST WEDNESDAY… WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. WHERE…In […]
Cold Weather Advisory and Extreme Cold Watch
COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY… …EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING… WHAT…For the Cold […]
Unwelcome Delivery: The Hike in Electric Bills
Electric rates in the Southwest Virginia region have gone up considerably. I have long warned the policies of the Left, including Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi […]
35 Preservation Projects Awarded Grants
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that 35 preservation projects from across the Commonwealth have been awarded grant funding through the Virginia 250 Preservation Fund. Last […]
Plan travel to avoid winter weather
Winter weather is expected to move into western Virginia on Sunday, Jan. 19. Snow, rain or a wintry mix of precipitation are possible, so drivers […]
Partnership for Progress Survey
Partnership for Progress, a collaborative initiative addressing shared challenges and opportunities in the New River Valley is inviting community members to provide input through an […]