News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
3/14: Mt. Tabor Ruritan Biscuit Breakfast
Mount Tabor Ruritan Club is continuing our monthly fundraising meals with breakfasts in the Fellowship Hall of Slusser’s Chapel on the second Saturday of each […]
Aging in Place Workshop Series
The Town of Blacksburg, in partnership with the New River Valley Aging in Community Leadership Team, is pleased to announce an upcoming Aging in Place […]
Why I Fight for Coal
As Congressman of the Ninth District of Virginia, I am often invited to attend events at the White House, particularly on issues I am fighting […]
$700,000 ARC Grant to Pembroke Telephone Cooperative
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Pembroke Telephone Cooperative, based in Pembroke, Giles County, Virginia, a $700,000 grant for an Outlying Areas Broadband project. […]
Recreational Trails Program grants available
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is now accepting applications for up to $1.4 million in Recreational Trails Program grants through May 5. The Recreational […]
Photo club to meet for night photography
The Radford Photo Club will meet at Bissett Park on Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m. to catch the sunset, and then will go to […]
3/28: Ramps ‘N Roads
Spring is coming and it’s Ramps N’ Roads time in Giles County! Volunteers are asked to gather, 8:30AM, at Eastern Elementary School on Saturday March […]
Set Clocks Ahead One Hour This Weekend
It’s that time of year again, folks! Remember to set your clocks ahead Saturday night.
3/14: Free Concert at NRCC
The music of Marshall Page & the Coal Mountain Band and Slate Mountain Ramblers will be featured during New River Community College’s Concert Series event […]
2026 LEGO Home Building Contest
The New River Valley Home Builders Association (NRVHBA) is excited to announce the opening of registration for the LEGO Home Building Contest, sponsored by Carter […]
Commonwealth Listening Tour
Governor Abigail Spanberger today kicked off her Administration’s “Commonwealth Listening Tour” in Hampton with a roundtable discussion focused on strengthening Virginia’s public schools, setting Virginia […]
Griffith Supports EPA Brownfields Grant
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 – The U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment held a hearing entitled “Ready for Reuse: Legislative Proposals […]