News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Refuse and Recycling Service Concerns
Due to multiple factors, trash and recycling collection may not be operating with their usual timing within any given collection day. Please make sure carts […]
Griffith Honors 23rd Anniversary of 9/11
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 – U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement today honoring the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks: “I […]
A Ladder of Opportunity: Profile in Success
Hispanic Heritage Month begins on Sunday, September 15 and ends Tuesday, October 15, 2024. The month recognizes and celebrates the many contributions, diverse cultures, and […]
10/05: National Weather Service Open House
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg, VA will be hosting an Open House Saturday October 5, 2024 from 10am-3pm. Stop by any time between 10 […]
10/06: Blue Mountain School Brunch
The first ever Blue Mountain School Donor Appreciation Brunch and Fundraiser will be held on Sunday, October 6th from 11am-2pm and hosted by Red Rooster […]
$557,600 in Specialty Crop Block Grants
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that more than $557,600 in federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funding has been awarded to eight agricultural projects in […]
Silhouette theme of next photo club meeting
The Radford Photo Club’s next meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Radford Public Library. Toni Pitts, a professional photographer […]
Shred-A-Thon: September 14
The Town of Blacksburg will host a Shred-A-Thon on Saturday, September 14 from 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Blacksburg Community Center. This free event is […]
Feeding Southwest Virginia
As an elected representative from our part of Virginia, I see various local organizations receive recognition and praise for their efforts in improving the care […]
Blacksburg Aquatic Center Reopening
Blacksburg Aquatic Center annual maintenance is complete. Originally slated to resume normal operating hours on Monday, September 9, the Aquatic Center will instead be opening […]
$1,150,000 DOE Grant to NanoSonic
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded NanoSonic, Inc., located in Pembroke, Virginia, a $1,150,000 grant. These funds are directed to support a project […]
9/28: NRV Sheep & Goat Festival
Help Bo Peep find her Sheep! It’s the 4th annual G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time) Sheep and Goat Festival! Free to the public! Come join […]