News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Governor Glenn Youngkin Vetoes 25 Bills
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that he vetoed 25 bills, including legislation that raised fees on household waste collection, limited the constitutionally vested authority of
Mattingly to retire as Public Works Director
Kelly Mattingly, Director of Public Works for the Town of Blacksburg will retire August 1 after 28 years of service. Through his leadership and dedication
4/23: Blacksburg Fork & Cork
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID cancellations, Blacksburg Fork & Cork is returning on Saturday, April 23rd from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., with
Legislation to allow Sunday Hunting on Public Land
Governor Glenn Youngkin signed SB8 this week, introduced by Senator Chap Petersen, to allow Sunday hunting on public land more than 200 yards from places
Biden Cannot Shirk Blame for High Energy Prices
On April 6, the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing entitled “Gouged at the Gas Station: Big Oil
Needed: Persons with Dementia and Caregivers
We are recruiting persons with dementia and caregiver pairs to participate in a 12-week study to help find out if music therapy can help persons
Accident leads to DUI arrest
On 4-1-2022 around 7pm Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office along with Pulaski County Public Safety responded to the area of Alexander Rd. and Cleburne Blvd. in
uBreakiFix Opens in Christiansburg
Leading tech repair provider uBreakiFix® by Asurion has opened its 800th location in Christiansburg at 2611 Market St. NE. The store offers professional repair services
Art for the Zoo Fundraiser
The Graduate Art Student Association of Radford University will be hosting a silent art auction to raise funds for the Mill Mountain Zoo’s conservation efforts.
Governor Signs Executive Order Promoting Recycling
Governor Glenn Youngkin today signed Executive Order #17, which promotes recycling, reducing waste and encourages the creation and relocation of clean technology companies that are
Governor donates first quarter salary
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that he will donate his first-quarter salary to the Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance Program, an organization dedicated to helping law
Griffith: Biden Shouldn’t Deflect Blame for High Gas Prices
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Republican Leader of the Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, delivered opening remarks and questioned witnesses at a