News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Healthy Moms Healthy Babies
The alarming rates of maternal and infant mortality in the United States demand continued federal diligence. Reportedly America suffers from the highest maternal and infant […]
Construction begins 9/28 on Prices Fork/Peppers Ferry Road
Weather permitting, starting Monday, September 28, work will begin at the intersection of Route 685 (Prices Fork Road) and Route 114 (Peppers Ferry Road) in […]
The British Take New York
Washington and his men were defending New York City. On September 15, 1776, William Howe’s troops landed at Kip’s Bay, northeast of Manhattan along the […]
9/19: Emergency Preparedness Fair
JOIN US ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th for an Emergency Preparedness Fair, at Floyd EcoVillage, 11:00am to 3:00 pm. Click Here for Schedule and Door Prize […]
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Governor’s Flag Order in Observation of National POW/MIA Recognition Day In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the […]
NCA Grant to SWVA Veterans Cemetery
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration (NCA) has awarded the Commonwealth of Virginia a grant of up to $243,467. The funding supports […]
Spanberger Declares Drought State of Emergency
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today declared a State of Emergency to support Virginia farmers and producers in response to the statewide hay shortage caused […]
9/17: Career & Resource Fair
Join us for a Career & Resource Fair on September 17th outside the Christiansburg Library! With 33 vendors in attendance, this event is a great […]
Ratepayer Protection Act passes the House
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 9340 – the Ratepayer Protection Act. This legislation protects local communities from electricity cost hikes […]
9/19: Blues, Brews, & BBQ
The Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation will host its Annual Blues, Brews, & BBQ event on Saturday, September 19, at the St. Luke & Odd […]
9/19: Global Flavors, Local Connection
The YMCA at Virginia Tech invites community members to experience an unforgettable evening of culture, cuisine, music, and connection at Global Flavors, Local Connection, a special […]
Narro Trucks Launches Electric Utility Vehicle
WSLS recently reported that the Dublin-based Narro Trucks held its first product launch and delivered its first electric vehicle to Pulaski County. The startup company […]