News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
House Passage of HB 6003
Governor Glenn Youngkin released the following statement after the House of Delegates passed HB 6003, a clean, full, repeal of the eligibility changes recently made
Independence and the Ninth District
A newsletter from 2017 entitled “Independence and Southwest Virginia” was one of my favorites. Many of you have told me over the years it was
SCOTUS Ruling Overturning Chevron
Friday, June 28, 2024 – In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to overturn Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
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,