News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
$400K Awarded for Wastewater Treatment
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $400,000 to Virginia Tech for a wastewater pilot project, which will advance work in detecting pathogens in wastewater […]
Remembering Veterans
Each year on November 11 we celebrate Veterans’ Day, honoring our fellow Americans who have served our country in the United States Armed Forces. Originally […]
Academy Sports + Outdoors Grand Opening
Academy Sports + Outdoors is celebrating its Christiansburg grand opening by donating a total of $5,000 to the community. Twenty local youth with Boys & […]
2023 Veterans Day Parade
The Christiansburg High School Student Government Association presents the 2023 Veterans Day Parade on Friday, November 10, 2023 in downtown Christiansburg, VA. All are invited […]
Veterans Resource Fair
Veterans’ Resource Fair will be held November 8 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon at the Christiansburg Recreation Center. This fair will help connect Veterans to […]
Veterans Day 2023
BLACKSBURG: In observance of Veterans Day, the following operating schedules will be in place on Friday, November 10: All town administrative offices will be closed. […]
Two found dead in Blacksburg
The Blacksburg Police Department responded to the parking garage located at 723 University City Blvd for a report of a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival, officers […]
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Raised $65K
New River Valley residents participated in this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s® at Bisset Park on Sunday, Nov. 5. Participants raised more than $65,000 to […]
Wildfires Trigger State of Emergency
Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency to assist firefighter response efforts on two wildfires around the state due to dry conditions and high winds, both […]
CTE Takeover Day at EastMont
Branch and Carilion are joining with several local businesses to take over Eastern Montgomery High School on Monday, November 6th in the first Career and […]
Our Country Needs More Nurses and Caregivers
Our country is currently facing a dire staffing shortage when it comes to nurses and caregivers. The Virginia Mercury recently reported that according to a […]
11/11: NRCC Free Concert!
The music of Blue Connection and Friday Night Dance Band will be featured during New River Community College’s Concert Series event on Sat., Nov. 11, […]