News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
$28.2M in grants to help Veteran homelessness
The Department of Veterans Affairs today awarded more than $28.2 million in grants to 17 community organizations to help Veterans in FY 2027 who are […]
Griffith Statement on Passage of Bills for Public Health
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a series of measures to protect American communities from public health threats. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the […]
10/13: Justifying Surrender: Col. Gabriel C. Wharton at Fort Donelson
A well-respected fighting general during the Civil War, the man to be examined became a leading Radford citizen after the conflict but also played a […]
House Passage of AM Radio for Every Vehicle
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 979 – the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. This legislation directs federal agencies to issue a […]
DBI Announces Opening of The Local
Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. (DBI) is proud to announce the grand opening of The Local, an innovative retail incubator, vibrant community gathering space, and downtown visitors […]
$339,771 in Additional HHS Grants for Head Start
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded an additional four Head Start-related grants worth a total of $339,771. The funding supports […]
9/19: Wilderness Trail Festival
The Wilderness Trail Festival is more than a day of fun – it is a celebration of our community, it’s history, it’s talents, and the […]
NRCC Celebrates Student Parents
New River Community College is recognizing the accomplishments and challenges of student parents throughout September as part of National Student Parent Month. Student parents face […]
Motor Vehicle Inspection Stickers Explained
The Virginia State Police Motor Vehicle Inspection Program has experienced a recent increase in requests for replacement state inspection stickers and is reminding the public […]
Pumpkin Festival Opens with Wine Festival
Sinkland Farms will open its 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival this Saturday, Sept. 19, launching seven weekends of fall festivities with its annual Wine Festival and […]
VDOT alert: September 11-18, 2026
The following is a list of forecasted highway projects that may impact traffic traveling in the 12-county Salem Transportation District this week. Work schedules and […]
General Fund Revenues Grew 5.4 Percent
Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that August revenues increased 2.8 percent compared to last August. On a fiscal year-to-date basis through the first two months […]