News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
NRCA Elects New Officers
New River Community Action, Inc. (NRCA) Board of Directors elected officers at their annual Board meeting on July 15, 2021. The Board elected Mr. John
8/14: Swing for Scholarships Golf Tournament
Radford Child Development, Inc. will host the fourth annual “Swing for Scholarships” golf tournament on Saturday, August 14th at the beautiful Pete Dye River Course.
NRVHBA Celebrates Excellence in Building
The New River Valley Home Builders Association (NRVHBA) presented the Excellence in Building Awards at their summer awards event on Thursday, July 15. Jeff Nosenzo
Bike4Alz Coast-to-Coast Bicycle Ride for Alzheimer’s
Since 2010, members of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity (nicknamed “FIJI”) at Western Kentucky University (Bowling Green, KY) have organized and executed coast-to-coast bicycle rides every
The Repression of Communist-Run Cuba
In Cuba recently, thousands of Cubans have taken to the streets in protest of the 62-year long socialist dictatorship. In response, the unelected government of
7/28: Murder Mystery at Twisted Track Brewpub
Join Jump into Mystery on 7/28/21 at 6pm for a murder mystery at Twisted Track Brewpub! This will be an interactive murder mystery event where
Spaulding Appointed Blacksburg Town Clerk
Lorraine Spaulding has accepted the position of Clerk for the Town of Blacksburg, Virginia, following the August retirement of long-time Town Clerk, Donna Boone-Caldwell. Spaulding
Christiansburg Native to Direct Million Dollar Quartet
For the first time since the Sound of Music in December 2019, MainStage Musicals are back at Mill Mountain Theatre. Roanoke’s professional regional theatre is
Passenger Vehicle Driver Skills Testing
Beginning July 19, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will offer passenger vehicle road skills testing at 72 customer service centers across the Commonwealth.
Steppin’ Out Needs You!
We Need You! Do you like free t-shirts and live music? Sign up to volunteer at Steppin’ Out, August 6 & 7. We have the
The Importance of the Hyde Amendment
It is no secret that Americans frequently disagree with each other on many issues, important or trivial. Freedom of conscience is a foundational right in
7/9: The Friday Night Jamboree Returns
On Friday, July 9th the historic Friday Night Jamboree will once more take place inside the walls of The Floyd Country Store for the first