News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Grants Awarded to Five Institutions
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The United States Department of Education (DoEd) today awarded a total of $1,755,381 to five higher education institutions in the Ninth District of Virginia.* The
Blacksburg Community Center Open Gym
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Beginning Monday, August 9 open gym will return to its normal time at the Blacksburg Community Center! Lunch Time Volleyball: Monday and Friday – 12-4pm
8/7: H2O for Heroes at Firehouse Subs
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As you well know, record-high temperatures continue to be brutal across Virginia, and there has never been a more critical time for first responders and
More backpacks needed for Stuff the Bus
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We need 100 more backpacks for the United Way NRV Stuff the Bus program by Wednesday! We have enough supplies, but not enough backpacks. Do
The AWARE Foundation Gives Back to Area Police
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Each year the AWARE Foundation donates tickets to the local police departments to enjoy a game. This year all that changed. We had a long-time
Dangerous, Delusional, Dystopic Democrats
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For the first time in almost a year, I attended church services for real, I guess. I am not partial to going to church online.
Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters & Haulers
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing up to $200 million to provide relief to timber harvesting and timber hauling businesses that have experienced
Season 10 of the Floyd Radio Show
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Come one, come all! The Floyd Radio Show is back! The Floyd Radio Show is an old-timey variety show with original radio plays, comedy bits,
COVID Vaccines
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On July 9, 2021, I joined some of my House colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden expressing concerns about his plans to send
LewisGale Montgomery Names New Chief Operating Officer
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LewisGale Hospital Montgomery has hired Devin Tobin as chief operating officer for the 146-bed acute-care medical and surgical facility. “Devin’s diverse healthcare background in facility master
2021 New River Valley Fair
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The 2021 New River Valley Fair will be held on Monday, July 26, 2021 through Saturday, July 31, 2021 at the New River Valley Fairgrounds