News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Celebrating the Nation’s 250th Birthday: Part 2
250 years of independence not only demonstrates endurance and perseverance through hardship, but it elevates the foundations of our country. My column last week focused […]
Disaster Declaration for Virginia Farmers
Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins has officially issued a Secretarial Disaster Declaration for 43 primary natural disaster area […]
Christian Novel: Under the Blood
Local author Jiffy Day has released his newest novel, Under the Blood: Bobby’s Mission, a powerful Christian fiction story that weaves together faith, family, history, and the unseen […]
Barnyard Sensory Gym in Floyd
The Barnyard Sensory Gym, a project of Strengthening Our System (SOS) Inc, opened its doors to children ages 2-14 at the beginning of May. Featuring […]
Why Thomas Jefferson?
When the Continental Congress decided in June 1776 that the American colonies should become independent from Great Britain, the delegates faced an important task: explaining […]
7/11: Mt Tabor Ruritan Fish Fry
Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will hold its July Fish Fry on Saturday, July 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Slusser’s Chapel Picnic Shelter, 1543 […]
7/18: Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen
Join us at The Floyd Country Store on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 7:00 pm for a live concert with Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen. […]
6/24-25: GiveLocalNRV Giving Day
Tomorrow, join 138 charitable organizations in raising funds during the New River Valley’s (NRV) 13th annual GiveLocalNRV Giving Day. Hosted by the Community Foundation of […]
Weather Outlook for 6/23
Heads up: More storms are on the way today. A slow-moving weather system will bring another round of storms to our area. While we could […]
Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 6:15
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Southern Roanoke County in west central Virginia… Southeastern Pulaski County in southwestern […]
6/26 & 17: Community Band Concerts
Come out this weekend to hear the Blacksburg Community Band in concert at two events: one on June 26 on Henderson Lawn and the next […]
July 4 Concert
Join us on July 4th for a concert of great patriotic tunes (and more!) as the opener of the Town of Blacksburg’s Independence Day Celebration […]