News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
$355,935 to Blacksburg’s Biotherapeutics, Inc.
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, one of the institutes that make up the National Institutes of Health, has awarded $355,935 to Biotherapeutics, Inc., […]
$444,816 HHS Grant to Blacksburg’s VCOM
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM), based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $444,816 grant […]
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 […]