News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
3/4: NRV Child Care Summit
Register for the 2026 NRV Child Care Summit, a collaboration between Virginia Tech and the Community Foundation. Learn about specific strategies that are being carried […]
GO TEC launches at Christiansburg Middle School
Great Opportunities in Technology and Engineering Careers (GO TEC) has officially launched in the New River Valley with the recent ribbon cutting at Christiansburg Middle […]
H&V Wins Product of the Year Award
H&V is honored to receive the World Filtration Institute’s Filtration Media Product of the Year for our NanoWave® media for data centers. This recognition highlights […]
Salem VA Infrastructure Upgrades
The Salem VA Health Care System today announced it has begun infrastructure upgrades to ensure safe and effective patient care. These projects are part of […]
4/19: Murder in the Wild Wild West
Join Jump into Mystery on Sunday 4/19/26 at 2pm for a western themed murder mystery at Beliveau Farm Winery! This will be an interactive murder […]
BT Public Input Open House: February 24
Blacksburg Transit is exploring the possibility of service expansion into the Mt. Tabor and Woodbine areas of town. Citizens are invited to attend a public […]
3/2-6: Agriculture Safety Awareness Week
During this year’s Ag Safety Awareness Program Week, March 2-6, American Farm Bureau Federation and safety and health professionals are encouraging farmers to prioritize their health […]
Bucket Lists Improve Health Outcomes for Seniors
So many of my friends and colleagues in the New River Valley area made New Year’s resolutions this year. However, most abandoned them by the […]
Thursdays: Celebrate Recovery
A Christ-Centered Recovery Program 💙 Struggling with life’s hurts, habits, or hang-ups? You are not alone. Healing starts here. Hope shines here. 📍 Join Us At Community Christian Church […]
$419,741 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $419,741 grant. The funding supports research into […]
Multiple Agencies Respond to Structure Fire
February 19, 2026 – At approximately 12:25 a.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, dispatchers received a call for a structure fire along the 1600 block […]
3/10: Supporting Independence with Dementia
Join Blacksburg Parks and Recreation on Tuesday, March 10 from 2-3pm at the Blacksburg Community Center for an informational session on supporting independence. Brooke Gill […]