News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Virginia Mortgage Relief Program
The Virginia Mortgage Relief Program (VRMP) helps homeowners experiencing pandemic-related financial hardship and need assistance. Financial hardship can be due to job loss/business closure, reduction […]
Comcast Boosts Xfinity Speeds
Today, millions of Xfinity Internet customers are waking up to faster speeds at no additional cost. As the need for data increases in ever-connected households, Xfinity is […]
Vendors Wanted for Craft & Direct Sales Show
The Riner Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a Craft and Direct Sales Show on April 6th at Auburn High School. The show is open […]
4/13: In-Person Service Academy Day
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) will host his 2024 Service Academy Day event on Saturday, April 13, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in the Richardson […]
3/20: ABWA March Luncheon
Join us for our monthly luncheon where we will celebrate International Women’s History Month, we will hear from Jennifer Harris, Montgomery County Public Information and […]
Update: Missing Teen from Rural Retreat
UPDATE: ELIGH has been located and is SAFE. Thanks again for your help. #TheAWAREFoundation ———————– The Wythe County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing […]
3/16: Melody, Harmony, & Rhythm
On Saturday, March 16, in Blacksburg, VA. Blue Ridge Vocal Connection, a regional chorus based in the New River Valley will be hosting a choral […]
Rural Health Care & Pharmacies
Since coming to Congress, I have worked to find ways to protect and promote access to health care for rural Americans. One aspect of rural […]
3/17: Zoom virtual event:
Have you ever wondered about hosting an international exchange student? Have you ever looked for alternative volunteer options within your community? Have you ever wanted […]
OurBus connects Roanoke Airport to Blacksburg
Since 2021, OurBus has offered convenient, reasonably-priced rides to and from Virginia Tech’s main campus in Blacksburg, VA. This year, a new experimental service will […]
Accidental shooting in Montgomery County
On March 1, 2024, deputies were dispatched to the 3200 block of Peppers Ferry Road for a reported accidental shooting. Upon arriving, an 11-year-old female […]
2024 Business License Reminder
Town of Blacksburg business license renewal forms for 2024 are due by Friday, March 1, 2024. Businesses are assessed an annual license tax based on […]