News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
7/1: River Road Adventurez Grand Opening
Grand Opening! Come see us July 1, 2021 for all your kayaking adventurez. Canoe and Kayak rentals. Located at mile marker 142.2 of the New
7/10: Mt. Tabor Ruritan Fish Fry
Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will hold its July Fish Fry on Saturday, July 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Slusser’s Chapel Picnic Shelter, 1543
Google, EcoHealth Alliance, and the Wuhan Institute of Virology
As the investigation into COVID-19’s origins continues, attention has fallen on the role of EcoHealth Alliance. This nonprofit organization has received federal grant dollars from
Blacksburg Receives $5.15 Million for Bus Fleet
Friday, June 25, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Town of Blacksburg’s Blacksburg Transit $5,150,000 to purchase electric buses and charging
640 NRCC students on President’s and Dean’s Lists
In recognition of their academic excellence during the spring 2021 semester, 640 New River Community College students have been named to the President’s List and
Griffith Pushes Google for COVID-19 Origins
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today pushed Google for help on finding answers regarding the origins of COVID-19. In a hearing of the House Energy and
6/30: Blacksburg Police Hiring Workshop
The Blacksburg Police Department is hosting a hiring workshop on June 30, 2021. The workshop is from 6:00-7:00 p.m., at the Blacksburg Community Center, 615
Ladies, Come Sing with Us!
Wilderness Road Chorus singers are Barbershop-harmonizing back on the usual schedule of Monday night rehearsals, 7 p.m., at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church now that the
Indoor Events Return to The Floyd Country Store
We are pleased to announce that indoor events have returned to the Floyd Country Store. Join us inside the Country Store for Americana Afternoons, Saturday
Blacksburg Town Clerk Retiring After 41 Years
In a letter to the Blacksburg Town Council, Town Clerk Donna Boone-Caldwell announced she would be retiring on August 1 after 41 years of service.
6/25: Summer Arts Festival
Nashville recording artist and 2018 inductee to the Independent Country Music Hall of Fame Jimmy Parker is a true-blooded country music singer. He has stayed
6/23: Market Square Jam: The McKenzies
Blacksburg’s Market Square Jam is an official Crooked Road affiliated venue that provides fun and entertainment on Wednesday evenings, June through September. The Jam takes