News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Area teen places in USA Climbing Finals
A member of Crimper’s Climbing Gym youth team, Maddoc Spraker of Rural Retreat, placed in finals at the USA Climbing Division 8 Bouldering Championship held
LewisGale Montgomery Expansion
Officials with LewisGale Hospital Montgomery held a groundbreaking ceremony today to celebrate a $15.9 million expansion of the hospital’s surgery department. The 7,500-square-foot addition to its existing surgery
Griffith Statement on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: “I ask everyone to join me in praying for
Glencoe Celebration of Women’s History Month
Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of its new gallery exhibit “We the Women: Portraits of Empowerment” featuring the photography
Governor Signs Day One Game Plan Tax Bill
Governor Glenn Youngkin today signed HB 971 to conform Virginia’s tax code to the federal Internal Revenue Code in part to grant Virginia businesses impacted
3/5: Serenade to Music
The Floyd Center for the Arts is honored to partner with the Virginia Blue Ridge Music Festival and Roanoke Symphony Orchestra to present this classical
Critical Employment Claims Backlog Reduced by Nearly 89%
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced a nearly 89% decrease in the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) backlog. This is the first step in the governor’s day
Presidents’ Day is February 21
Blacksburg: All Town of Blacksburg administrative offices will be closed on Presidents Day, Monday February 21. Blacksburg Transit Operating full service in Blacksburg. Visit https://ridebt.org
Governor’s Statement on House and Senate Budgets
Governor Glenn Youngkin released the following statement on the proposed budget amendments released by the House Appropriations Committee and the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee.
Reopen the Capitol
Washington, D.C. used to be a popular destination for tourists, school groups, and others who want to visit our nation’s capital. If you visited the
Governor Youngkin Looks to Tax Relief for Virginians
Governor Glenn Youngkin today sent a letter to Delegate Barry D. Knight and Senator Janet D. Howell to inform them of a revised revenue forecast
2/19: Americana Afternoon
Join us at the Floyd Country Store every Saturday at noon for Americana Afternoon. This week’s guests include Nick Weitzenfeld and Keith Goggin. Admission is