News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Lifelong Learning Institute Registration Starts Feb 7
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Lifelong Learning Institute at Virginia Tech, Spring 2022 Registration opens 10:00am February 7. LLI courses for Spring 2022 will be offered online (8 courses) OR
2/11: Community Blood Drive
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The NRV Public Health Task Force and the American Red Cross have teamed up to host a community blood drive on Friday, February 11, 10
NRCC Announces New Nursing Scholars Program
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New River Community College recently announced the new NRCC Nursing Scholars Program, a scholarship that fosters opportunity and success for outstanding high school junior and
Nominations Sought for NRV Leading Lights
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NRV Leading Lights is actively seeking Volunteer Award nominations from across the New River Valley. Leading Lights awards are focused on the impact of a
2/16: February Luncheon Meeting
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American Business Women’s Association, NRV Express Chapter, February Luncheon Meeting Wednesday, February 16th, 2022, 11:30 – 1:00 PM Holiday Inn Christiansburg-Blacksburg. 99 Bradley Drive, Christiansburg,
What Republicans Are For
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At a recent and rare press conference, President Biden pondered out loud, “What are Republicans for? What are they for? Name me one thing they’re
Winter Weather Advisory until 9 am
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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING… * WHAT…Snow. Additional snow accumulations of a tenth to two tenths of an
Blanket Drive to Help Virginia Foster Children
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With temperatures dropping and winter in full swing, Braley & Thompson of Virginia announced its “Wrapped in Love” winter blanket drive to benefit foster youth
Rt 460 reduced to one lane next week
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Drivers on Route 460 in Giles County between Narrows and Rich Creek can expect a traffic pattern change starting next week due to planned retaining
Winter Weather Advisory from Friday into Saturday
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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY. * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Localized
Potential for icy roads Friday evening into Saturday
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A winter storm is expected to cover roads in western Virginia with snow starting on Friday, January 28. Although snow accumulations are anticipated to be
Governor Youngkin Announces School Choice Proclamation
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Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced this week as School Choice week, and issued a proclamation highlighting the importance of school choice for Virginia’s students and