News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
New Assistant Town Manager for Christiansburg
The Town of Christiansburg is pleased to announce the appointment of Scot E. Shippee, PE, as its new Assistant Town Manager. Shippee brings more than […]
New Parks and Recreation Programs
Discovering ECCA: The Engagement Center for Creative Aging (223400-A2) Ila Schepisi, director of The Engagement Center for Creative Aging, will provide an overview of services available […]
$46.67 Million to Virginia for Helene Relief
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $46,670,000 to the Commonwealth of Virginia. This funding will support communities impacted by Hurricane […]
RAAP Update on Missing Totes
This is an update on the totes missing from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Radford, Virginia, since the record-breaking Hurricane Helene flood. BAE Systems, […]
$347,608 to Blacksburg’s Biotherapeutics, Inc.
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, one of the institutes that make up the National Institutes of Health, has awarded $347,608 to Biotherapeutics, Inc., […]
2025 Citizens Institute: Registration Open
Do you want to learn more about the Town of Blacksburg? Are you a new or current resident, a retiree, or just someone who wants […]
Robert Frank subject of photo club meeting
The work of renowned photographer Robert Frank will be presented by eva nichole hinrichsen of Blacksburg at the Radford Photo Club’s Thursday, Jan. 16, meeting […]
$7.5 Million DOE Grant to Virginia Tech
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a $7,500,000 grant to Virginia Tech. The funding will support Virginia Tech in leading a consortium of […]
Winter Weather Advisory Overnight
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST TUESDAY… WHAT…Light snow and black ice. Additional snow accumulations less than one inch. Winds gusting […]
Town of Blacksburg Offices & Facilities Closed
Due to inclement weather, the following offices and facilities will be closed today, Monday, January 6: All town administrative offices: Closed The Blacksburg Community Center […]
VDOT urges caution, don’t travel unless necessary
Snow, sleet and freezing rain continue to fall in parts of western Virginia with temperatures below freezing. Residents should avoid nonessential travel to allow crews […]
Winter Storm Warning Update
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY… WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to 4 inches and ice […]