News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Searching for Cures
February 28 is recognized as Rare Disease Day. Accordingly, numerous advocacy groups gather in DC to lobby lawmakers about rare disease research, treatments and potential […]
Art Happens Here: NRV Edition
The YMCA at Virginia Tech proudly announces Exploring Art in the NRV, a community wide exhibition celebrating the extraordinary creativity, diversity, and artistic vibrancy of the […]
Governor Recognizes Black History Month Centennial
Governor Abigail Spanberger today issued a proclamation recognizing February 2026 as the 100th anniversary of Black History Month to honor and celebrate the heritage, contributions, and accomplishments […]
Bobbert named new Director of Innovation
The Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance is pleased to welcome Chip Bobbert, new Director of Innovation, to the team. The Director of Innovation is a new […]
Making America healthy again starts with rural communities
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, penned a new op-ed that details major health […]
Delegate Franklin’s Rideshare Bill Passes
Delegate Lily Franklin (HD-41) announced today that her legislation expanding requirements for rideshare driver background checks passed both the House and Senate with unanimous support […]
Sinking Creek Bridge to be Closed Temporarily
Weather permitting, starting Monday, March 2 at 8 a.m. the bridge over Sinking Creek on Route 772 (Sinking Creek Road) in Giles County will be […]
HHS Grants to Virginia Tech Totaling $844,824
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, two grants totaling $844,824. The funding supports biological […]
Wind Advisory 2/23
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. […]
Arrest made following parking lot altercation
At approximately 5:33 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, Christiansburg Police were dispatched to 1600 N. Franklin St. for reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, […]
Colonel John Walter Ripley
With the United States preparing to celebrate its 250th anniversary, American communities are bound to reflect on the inspiring legacy of our country’s founding. While […]
NRCC Lockdown Lifted
Today, Friday, February 20, NRCC received a phone call indicated that a possible shooter was on campus in Godbey Hall (NRCC campus, Dublin). NRCC immediately […]