News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
New Local/Regional Exhibitions
The Floyd Center for the Arts is pleased to announce a new series of solo exhibitions on view from February 21 through April 4, 2026, […]
2026 Black History Month Program
In celebration of Black History Month, New River Community College (NRCC) and the college’s Black History Committee will sponsor a guest speaker and other entertainment […]
Minimum Wage to Increase
Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement after both the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates passed legislation that would incrementally increase the state […]
Grants for Communities to Restore Brownfield Sites
Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that eight Virginia localities received $1.59 million in Site Remediation Grants from the Virginia Brownfields Restoration and Economic Redevelopment Assistance […]
2/16: Presidents’ Day
Blacksburg: Town Offices Town administrative offices will be closed. Blacksburg Transit* Operating on Full Service in Blacksburg. BT offices will be closed. Visit https://ridebt.org for […]
Burn Ban until 4 PM in Effect
The 4 Pm Burning Law is in effect February 15 to April 30, restricting open air burning until after 4:00 p.m. Always check with local […]
Literacy NRV Seeks Donations
Donations for new addition will create an accessible space for adult learners On Tuesday, February 10, Literacy NRV announced a new drive to create a […]
White House Champion of Coal Event
The White House hosted a select group of lawmakers, coal industry advocates and coal miners for a “Champion of Beautiful Clean Coal” event. U.S. Congressman […]
Arrest in Stabbing and Robbery Case
On February 1, 2026, at approximately 8:45 p.m., officers with the Radford Police Department responded to the 200 block of Second Street in reference to […]
Housing for the 21st Century Act
The U.S. House of Representatives voted favorably on H.R. 6644 – the Housing for the 21st Century Act. The legislation will be sent to the […]
Snow removal in Downtown Christiansburg
Crews will begin removing snow from Downtown streets and sidewalks beginning tomorrow, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. The work is expected to continue through the […]