News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Photo of grandbabies wins June contest
Joseph Pack of Fairlawn won the feature category, People, at the Radford Photo Club’s June meeting with his photo of the look three of his […]
Two arrested in death of a child
On June 28, 2024, Christiansburg Police arrested Heather Renee Bentley, 37, of Christiansburg and Eric Raymond Thad Callis, 39, of Christiansburg in the death of […]
Dublin celebrates remodeled Walmart
The Dublin community gathered this morning for the grand reopening of Walmart’s Supercenter at 5225 Alexander Road. The celebration included a ribbon cutting ceremony before […]
Legislation to Support the Disabled
This week, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed eighteen bills that enhance support for Virginians with developmental disabilities, showcasing Virginia’s deep-seated dedication to fostering inclusivity and accessibility […]
7/13: Mount Tabor Ruritan Fish Fry
Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will hold its July Fish Fry on Saturday, July 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Slusser’s Chapel Picnic Shelter, 1543 […]
Congressman meets with winner of art contest
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) welcomed Rishi Nair of Blacksburg High School to Washington, D.C. today. As the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition […]
Fire warning for Floyd County
From the Office of Floyd Co VA Emergency Management: Due to the extreme dry conditions and the effects high temperatures have on our firefighters’ health, […]
Call for Participants: Blacksburg July 4 Parade
Citizens are invited to participate in Blacksburg’s annual Fourth of July parade, which is organized by the Mount Tabor Ruritan Club. The parade begins at 2 pm on Thursday, July 4 from Midtown […]
Mike Young Teaches Basketball
Yesterday in Christiansburg….Kids ages 12-15 learned from some of the best! Virginia Tech head Basketball Coach Mike Young and players from the Hokie Basketball team, […]
Jill’s Buddy Camp Celebrates 10 years
A camp for children with disabilities is celebrating 10 years in Christiansburg! Jill’s Buddy Camp provides a free, safe and therapeutic space for developmentally disabled […]
Unemployment Rate Drops to 2.7%
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that according to BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (“LAUS”, or “the household survey”), Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate continued to […]
Virginia Ranked No. 1 Nationwide
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia is ranked No. 1 in the United States for Customized Workforce Training in the 20th annual Business Facilities […]