News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Christiansburg Hires New Small Business Solutions Manager
The Town of Christiansburg has hired a new Small Business Solutions Manager, Miles Campbell. As a previous small business owner, Campbell has spent the last […]
Governor’s Budget Proposes “No Sanctuary Cities”
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today a “No Sanctuary Cities” budget proposal to require local law enforcement, sheriffs, and jail directors to fully comply with US […]
Shop local farms and farmers markets for the holidays
This holiday season, shoppers looking for fresh ingredients and unique gifts can find plenty of options at their local farms and farmers markets. Of Virginia’s […]
$1.3 Million ARC Grant for Helene-related damage
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Friends of Southwest Virginia a $1,300,000 grant. The funding will support an assessment of damage to outdoor recreation […]
Wind Advisory Today
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY… WHAT…West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 […]
AG Miyares Warns Robocall Service Providers
Attorney General Jason Miyares today warned four voice service providers that they have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of […]
$50 Million in Budget for Business-Ready Development
Governor Glenn Youngkin will include an additional $50 million investment in his budget package to accelerate Virginia’s position as a national leader in business-ready site […]
2024 Congressional App Challenge 9th District Winners
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 – U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that Theta Back of Blacksburg Middle School won the Congressional App Challenge in Virginia’s Ninth […]
Fixing the Postal Service
With the holiday season, most of us who order online spend a fair amount of time tracking package deliveries. Despite the most advanced GPS tracking […]
NRCC Receives Grant from Truist
New River Community College will receive $10,000 to support its College Attainment for Parent Students (CAPS) program, thanks to a generous donation from the Truist […]
Robert Natt Joins Freedom First
Freedom First Credit Union is excited to announce the addition of Robert Natt as Vice President of Public Affairs and Community Development. Robert’s focus will […]
Faces & More Opening Reception
Many people recognize Jesi Pace-Berkeley as our community’s preeminent portrait artist. But her artworks span various genres beyond portraiture, including still life, landscape, seascape, floral, […]