News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Call for Art for Mary Draper Ingles Show
Glencoe Mansion is calling for art for its July-August 2022 Gallery Exhibit, “Follow Her Journey,” a multi-artist show themed on Mary Draper Ingles. Artwork for
5/7: NRCC offering free computer tune up
New River Community College will hold a Cyber Day event on Saturday, May 7. Cyber Day is an event where anyone can bring their laptops,
5/2-5: Fire Hydrant Flushing
The Town of Blacksburg will be flushing fire hydrants in the Northwest Quadrant on May 2-5. Hydrant flushing can cause temporary pressure fluctuations and discolored
4/30: Kroger Mid-Atlantic Hiring Event
Kroger Mid-Atlantic is opening the doors for new associates to join the company this spring. The hiring event is part of a nationwide hiring effort
The City Nature Challenge 2022
The City Nature Challenge (CNC) is a friendly competition between cities all over the world to see which one could observe the most nature over four days.
4/30: Shred-a-Thon
The Shred-a-Thon event will be held Saturday, April 30 from 9am-12pm at Blacksburg Community Center Parking Lot at 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Please bring your
Parks and Recreation Trip Registration Openings
Reservations are still being accepted for a Fabulous Trip to Hudson Valley, New York June 7-10. Trip includes 3 nights Hotel Accommodations, 3 Breakfasts &
Grants Help Glencoe Mansion Undertake New Projects
Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery recently received three grants, totaling more than $9,000 from Virginia state agencies. A $3,520 grant from Virginia Humanities will assist
Funding for School Violence Prevention
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) has been awarded $631,262 in competitive federal funding from the U.S. Department
Funds for Public School Digital Floor Plans
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the availability of $6.5 million through the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) to assist public schools in the development
Pulaski Hospital Adds Pet Therapy Patient Care
LewisGale Hospital Pulaski announced the addition of pet therapy, also called animal-assisted therapy, offering a well-trained therapy dog who provides comfort and affection as patients
DMV Introduces New Mileage Choice Program
RICHMOND – Beginning July 1, 2022, Virginians who own a fuel-efficient vehicle may be able to save money on their highway use fee by enrolling