News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
In the Zone 9/4/2023
Ten years ago, I wrote what I thought would be my final edition of “In the Zone”, which was a bowling column (I guess that […]
Police arrest barricaded individual
On Friday September 1, 2023 at approximately 2:20 p.m., Christiansburg Police received a call from the U.S. Marshall’s Task Force after an individual barricaded himself […]
Craft and Draft Festival Seeks Vendors
Craft & Draft is October 21, 2023 in Radford. VA. We are still accepting vendors! We are seeking unique & one-of-a-kind handcrafted artisans, makers & […]
NRVHBA Rick Whitney Memorial Scholarships
The New River Valley Home Builders Association (NRVHBA) is excited to announce the recipients of the annual Rick Whitney Memorial Scholarship. The mission of the […]
Labor Day Closings
Blacksburg On Monday, September 4, the following schedules will be in place for the Labor Day holiday: Town administrative offices will be closed. Blacksburg Transit […]
Coldwell Banker Townside New Office
A ribbon cutting will be held for the new Giles County office of Coldwell Banker Townside, REALTORS® on Thursday, September 7th at 4 o’clock in […]
Summer 2023 President & Dean’s Lists
At New River Community College, 35 students were recently named to the President’s List and Dean’s List in recognition of their academic excellence during the […]
Floyd Radio Show Season 11!
Kelley Breiding will host the 11th Season of The Floyd Radio Show! Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. The season will consist of […]
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Today, Virginia launches its 2023 Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over DUI enforcement and public education campaign. Governor Glenn Youngkin kicked off the campaign alongside law […]
Retirement Brunch Honors Mark Sisson
The Christiansburg and Montgomery TRIAD S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) Council hosted a Retirement Brunch on August 15 for Chief Mark Sisson of the […]
Town of Blacksburg Seeks Input
The space, located at 414 N. Main Street, and known to many as the former Cook’s Cleaners building, will soon serve the community in a […]