News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Christiansburg DMV Reopens Today
The Christiansburg DMV Customer Service Center reopens today, March 25. The office, located at 385 Arbor Drive, closed February 17 for renovations. Improvements to the […]
NRCA welcomes new CEO
New River Community Action’s Board of Directors is pleased to welcome the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Smith. As the CEO, Ms. Smith will […]
Governor makes donations
Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin donated a quarter of the Governor’s salary to two, Roanoke-based nonprofits working to provide resources for […]
He is Risen
As we approach Easter, I am always reminded of one of my favorite stories from the Cold War, between the United States, the West and […]
February Jobs Report Unchanged
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that according to BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (“LAUS”, or “the household survey”), Virginia’s labor force participation rate, which measures the […]
County Sales in Floyd to Close
After more than 50 years of business, County Sales will permanently close its retail and online operations on April 30 of 2024. County Sales was […]
Griffith Announces $64,135 Grant to Crooked Road
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $64,135 grant dedicated to the Crooked Road, Virginia’s Music Heritage Trail. The funding supports a project that […]
3/24: Easter Egg Hunt & Dinner
New Life Christian Fellowship presents an Easter Egg Hunt and Community Dinner on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Event Schedule: • 5:00 PM: Easter Egg Hunt […]
3/23: Oyster Dinner Drive-Thru
The Riner Volunteer Fire Department presents their Annual Oyster Dinner Drive-Thru on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Enjoy a Drive-Thru Oyster Dinner featuring fried oysters, baked […]
3/23: Free Community Clothing Swap
The Jessie Peterman Library presents Free Community Clothing Swap on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Want a new wardrobe for free? Bring your gently used clothes […]
3/23: Easter Egg Hunt with Hot Dog Meal
Faith Christian Church presents an Easter Egg Hunt with Hot Dog Meal on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Event Schedule: • 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: […]
3/23: Community Easter Egg Hunt
The Fairlawn Church of God presents Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Join us for a community Easter Egg Hunt for ages […]