News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Biden Should Step Aside
Joe Biden’s decision to stay in the presidential race at this point is incredibly selfish. He’s risking American democracy for the sake of his ego. […]
Establishing Cell Phone-Free Education in Virginia
Given the increasing evidence of the impact cell phone and social media usage has on education and youth mental health, Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued Executive […]
The fight for parents’ rights
Attorney General Jason Miyares today led a 16-state coalition in filing an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to protect parents’ fundamental rights to […]
Colleges to Protect Veteran Benefits
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that each of the leaders of Virginia’s public colleges and universities, including the chancellor of the Commonwealth’s community college system, […]
Are the Olympic Games Fair?
On July 26, the 2024 Summer Olympic Games are set to begin in Paris. These competitions provide countries from all over the world the opportunity […]
July 4th in Christiansburg
Join us on July 4 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Downtown Christiansburg for our annual Fourth of July Celebration! This family-friendly festival features […]
Independence Day Festivities in Floyd
Come join us Saturday, July 6th at Floyd County High School for an afternoon of fun followed by an evening of music and fireworks!!! Independence […]
July 4 at Old Town Fields
Join us for a concert with Big Daddy Ray with special guest Jerry Wimmer on Thursday, July 4th at Old Town Fields in Shawsville, VA. […]
Blacksburg to Inventory Water Service Lines
In May 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released final revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR). The rule requires all utility services […]
New DMV Laws In Effect Today
Laws passed by the Virginia General Assembly set into motion changes for DMV customers effective July 1, 2024. These changes and updates include the uninsured […]
Griffith Statement on SCOTUS Immunity Ruling
Monday, July 1, 2024 – In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that presidents have immunity for official acts. In response to this […]
Governor disappointed over VMSDEP bill
Governor Glenn Youngkin today released the following statement after the Senate Democrats failed to pass bipartisan VMSDEP bill. “The Senate Democrat leadership is hurting our […]