News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Earth Day Tree Planting at Glencoe Mansion
Some 15 representatives from local communities gathered recently on Earth Day to plant trees purchased with monies from a clean water and reforestation grant project
Christiansburg Receives Grant for Concerts
The Town of Christiansburg Parks and Recreation received a $1,250 grant for its Rockin’ Main Street Concert Series. The Town will partner with local groups
BT Announces Summer Bus Driver Hiring Program
Blacksburg Transit announced its summer bus driver hiring program today. The bus driver hiring program features a $2,000 hiring/training bonus along with a $13.56 per
Governor’s Statement on Supreme Court “Leak”
Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin released the following statement on reports of draft Supreme Court opinion: “I am in utter disbelief that the sacred confidentiality of
Tech Student’s Battle with Cancer
Virginia Tech student, Shane Burke’s story on battling cancer and how he kept a positive attitude and sought support from those around him. Shane Burke
Faces of Blacksburg for Affordable Housing
As a Blacksburg resident, all one needs to do is look at the signs of the spring housing market and scroll through real estate listings
Oversight of the Executive Branch
A primary responsibility of Congress is oversight of the executive branch. For any administration, but especially the Biden Administration, that means a lot of questions
Governor Signs Virginia Literacy Act
Governor Glenn Youngkin ceremonially signed the bipartisan Virginia Literacy Act, sponsored by Delegate Carrie Coyner, R-Hopewell, and Senate President pro tempore, Senator Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth,
5/14: Mt. Tabor Ruritan Fish Fry
Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will hold its May Fish Fry on Saturday, May 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Slusser’s Chapel Picnic Shelter, 1543
It’s National Small Business Week!
National Small Business Week is celebrated during the first week of May every year. The aim of this week is to honor the entrepreneurs, who
Floyd County Housing Rehab Project
The Floyd County scatter-site housing rehabilitation project is underway, with two homes under construction and seven more households approved for housing rehab assistance. This housing
4/30: Fish Fry at New Mount Olive UMC
Good food for a good cause will be on the menu Saturday, April 30, for the popular New Mount Olive United Methodist Church fish fry.