News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
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
Biden Administration Can’t Get Its Story Straight on COVID
President Biden has repeatedly said that on COVID-19 he’d “follow the science.” His Administration’s shifting and contradictory positions on pandemic precautions suggest otherwise. Let’s look
Karst Resources of the New River Region of VA
Register by Monday, April 25, 2022!!! Please join us for a Karst Workshop on May 3, 4 and/or 5! Planners, resource managers, administrators, elected officials,
4/25: Spring Fashion Show
The Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery Volunteers will hold their 4th annual Fundraiser, A Spring Fashion Show, on Monday, April 25, 2022 at 6:30 pm at
May Aquatic Fitness Programs
It’s almost summer time! We will be transitioning to summer operations May 23. Leisure-side programs are being offered before 10:30 a.m. and after 5:30 p.m.
4/30: Service Academy Day
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) will host his 2022 Service Academy Day event on Saturday, April 30 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at 333 Community
Conditional Use Permit Request: Progress St.
CUP 22-0001-Conditional Use Permit request for a Day Care Center in the R-4 Low Density Residential zoning district at 1017 Progress Street NW (Tax Map No. 226-A
Conditional Use Permit Request: Boxwood
CUP 22-0002-Conditional Use Permit request for a Fine Arts Studio use in RR-1 Rural Residential 1 zoning district at 1513 Boxwood Drive (Tax Map No. 224-A 24)