News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Virginia Sets New Tourism Spending Record
Governor Glenn Youngkin and Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) announced today that Virginia’s tourism industry generated a record high $33.3 billion in visitor spending in 2023, […]
$118,000 NIST Grant to Virginia Tech
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded a $118,000 grant to Virginia Tech. The funds awarded will go […]
Town Council Addresses Arrest Report
Recently the Blacksburg Town Council was made aware, through local news reports, of the arrest of Council Member Liam Watson. At this time the Town […]
2024 Annual NRVRC Awards
Help us recognize the people who make an impact in the New River Valley! We need you to nominate worthy candidates for this year’s awards program. The Commission is […]
New Coordinator at Volunteer Montgomery
We are excited to welcome our new Volunteer Coordinator Fallon Bursey! Please see below for a message from Fallon. Hi! I am so excited to […]
8/10: August Fish Fry
Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will hold its August Fish Fry on Saturday, August 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Slusser’s Chapel Picnic Shelter, 1543 […]
1 Dead in Riner Accident
On Saturday, August 3rd at approximately 8:42 p.m., deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, along with Riner Fire Department, and Montgomery County Fire and […]
8/2-3: Steppin’ Out
Celebrate the 43rd Anniversary of Steppin’ Out in Downtown Blacksburg, August 2 & 3! Downtown Blacksburg merchants also hold their much-awaited final clearance sidewalk sales […]
Steppin’ Out Downtown Street Closures
Due to the Steppin’ Out street festival in Downtown Blacksburg, the following road closures will be in place beginning Friday, August 2 at 4am and […]
8/10: Rockin’ Main Street Concert
On Saturday, August 10, the Town of Christiansburg is hosting Rockin’ Main Street in Downtown Christiansburg, a fun-for-all event with live music from two exciting […]
Paving Operations – Hubbard & King Street
Beginning Monday, August 5, annual paving will continue on Hubbard Street/Airport Road between the intersections of South Main and Dehart Street. In addition, paving work […]