News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
House Passage of Hemp Ban Delay
The U.S. House of Representatives voted favorably on Senate Amendment to H.R. 6500 – the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act. The legislation averts a September 30 government […]
Blacksburg Launches New Branding
The Town of Blacksburg announced today a refreshed visual brand system, updating its identity and recognition in our community. In March of this year, the […]
9/12: Mt. Tabor Ruritan Fish Fry
Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will hold its September Fish Fry on Saturday, September 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Slusser’s Chapel Picnic Shelter, 1543 […]
9/2: Woven Legacies Lecture
The Floyd Center for the Arts will welcome museum professional and fashion historian Ashley Webb for Woven Legacies: Stories, Traditions, and the Material Culture of […]
$762,861 in HHS Grants to Virginia Tech
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a research grant worth $762,861. This grant is […]
Labor Day and Memories of Tragedy
On September 7, Americans will celebrate Labor Day. The American worker serves as a backbone for our economy. Thanks to the fruits of their labor, […]
June Bug Center STEAM Classes
GOT A KID WHO IS ALWAYS TAKING THINGS APART? Good news: we have a place for them. This fall, JBC is bringing back a whole […]
9/6: Red, White, and You at Belle Hampton
On September 6, 2026, the Belle Hampton Legacy Center will commemorate Belle Hampton’s founding in 1767 alongside the spirit of America’s founding in 1776. This […]
$7.3 Million Investment in Southwest Virginia
Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced $7.3 million in strategic investments through the Virginia Energy Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program. The five awards will […]
$932,292 in HHS Grants to Virginia Tech
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, two research related grants worth $932,292. These grants […]
The American Army Lives to Fight Another Day
The Battle of Long Island ended on August 27th in a serious American defeat. General George Washington and the Continental Army had been pushed back […]
$1,000,000 for Virginia Tech Nuclear Energy Project
In accordance with H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026., the National Institute of Standards […]