News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Virginia farmers brace for drought
RICHMOND—While summer drought conditions are not uncommon in pockets of Virginia, farmers statewide are expressing concern about the forecast. An ongoing string of hot days […]
Pulaski YMCA Supports Proposed County Recreation Center
PULASKI, Va. – The YMCA learned, through media announcements, that our county government is investigating the possibility of repurposing a former manufacturing facility for use […]
6/22: Southern Flair Craft & Vendor Fair
40+ different crafters & vendors will be set up in the parking lot outside Omni Place Event Center, located in Fairlawn, VA next to Sheetz […]
Metabolic Disease Research Grant
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech a $300,000 grant for allergy, immunology and transplantation research related to Clostridioides […]
Juneteenth Holiday – June 19
BLACKSBURG: In observance of the Juneteenth Holiday on Wednesday, June 19, the Town of Blacksburg will be operating on the following schedule: Town Offices Town […]
6/25: Guided Night Hike
Blue Mountain School’s 2nd Annual Guided Night Hike offers an enthralling look at nature’s nighttime mysteries. On Tuesday, June 25th, at 8:00 PM, Blue Mountain […]
6/22: Springhouse Rock
Springhouse is hosting a community event that will spark creativity and community connection: Springhouse Rock! This Saturday, June 22nd, three regional bands will bring their […]
General Fund Revenues Remains Slightly Ahead of Forecast
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that general fund revenues for May 2024 increased 14.2 percent versus the same period last year and remain slightly ahead […]
Water Levels May Rise Quickly
Due to continued high temperatures this week, PJM has notified Appalachian Power it may need to increase power generation at its hydroelectric plants to maintain […]
2024 NRCC President’s and Dean’s Lists
In recognition of their academic excellence during the spring 2024 semester, 565 New River Community College students have been placed on the President’s List and […]
Quiet focus of show at Fine Arts Center
Noise and business surround us – social media, family, jobs … “Works by the Textile Artists of Virginia, now on display at the Fine Arts […]
Blacksburg Transit Major Route Changes
On Monday, June 24, 2024, Blacksburg Transit will shift all Blacksburg routes that enter Virginia Tech’s campus to a new transit center area. The transit […]