News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
6/13: Sparkfest Music Festival
Springhouse will host SparkFest: Music & Living Earth Festival on Saturday, June 13, from 5 to 10pm at their campus in Pilot, Virginia. This free, […]
Potential Steam Ventilation at the VT Power Plant
On June 9, the university and surrounding Blacksburg community members may notice elevated noise levels in the proximity of the Virginia Tech Power Plant due […]
Amtrak is coming to our region in 2027
Amtrak is coming to our region in 2027 — and we want to hear from you! Blacksburg Transit is seeking community input on how riders […]
Submit Photos for Time Capsule
The Virginia congressional delegation invites individuals across the Commonwealth to submit photographs to be considered for the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule. The delegation is collecting […]
New Items Accepted in Blacksburg Curbside Recycling
Montgomery Regional Solid Waste Authority (MRSWA) now accepts the following items as recyclable materials; the below items are now also accepted in Blacksburg’s curbside recycling. […]
6/6: 16th Blacksburg Fork & Cork
Blacksburg Fork & Cork is a community festival, now in its 16th year, featuring award-winning Virginia wines and tasty fare! This much anticipated event promises […]
The Spongebob Musical: Youth Edition
The June Bug Center presents The Spongebob Musical: Youth Edition with seven performances starting on Friday, June 5, 2026 through Sunday, June 14, 2026. Performance […]
6/6: Pearisburg Festival in the Park
The 41st Pearisburg Festival in the Park will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026 and Saturday, June 6, 2026 on the grounds of the […]
Pulaski County Spring Flea Market
The Dublin Lions Club presents the 2026 Pulaski County Spring Flea Market on Saturday, June 6, 2026 and Sunday, June 7, 2026 from 7:00 AM […]
Griffith Highlights Upcoming D-Day Observances
At the beginning of legislative business on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson recognized U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) to […]
6/5: Triumphant Quartet in Concert
GraceLife Baptist Church hosts Triumphant Quartet in concert on Friday, June 5, 2026. Enjoy southern gospel music’s favorite quartet! Fans first experienced the exceptional four-part […]