News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Lifeguard Certification offered at CAC
Being a lifeguard is a job that requires a solid swimming ability and general comfort in the water. For those who have never learned to
Neurodegenerative Diseases
My last column addressed legislation I have supported to better overall health care. This week, I want to focus on neurodegenerative diseases. The most notable
8/28: Riner Fire Dept. Open House
Riner Fire Department is hosting an Open House on Saturday, August 28th from 10 am to 2 pm. Tours and demonstrations will be provided. Free
9/8: Virginia’s Rent Relief Program Workshop
Virginia’s Rent Relief Program can provide funds to assist in paying rent, late fees and other lease-based costs back to April 2020 for those impacted
August 14 Fish Fry Cancelled
Due to the local surge in COVID cases, the expected very high heat and humidity, and potential for late-afternoon storms, we have decided to cancel
Honky Tonk Thursdays at the Floyd Country Store
Put on your boots and get ready to scoot across the dance floor! The Floyd Country Store is introducing a new event and another opportunity
New Masking Requirement for Town of Blacksburg
Per the latest CDC recommendations for areas with substantial COVID-19 transmission rates, all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a mask inside Town of
Music courses at NRCC offered this fall
New River Community College is offering several music classes with online and in person options for the fall semester that begins Monday, August 23. Music
DMV Launches New “Local Heroes” Campaign
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has launched its 2021 Local Heroes campaign, with an aim to decrease unrestrained traffic injuries and fatalities by
LewisGale Pulaski Names New Chief Nursing Officer
LewisGale Hospital Pulaski has hired Kevin Garner, RN, as chief nursing officer for the 147-bed acute-care medical and surgical facility. He will be responsible for all
NRCC offers a Paralegal program
New River Community College is offering a paralegal administrative support degree program, with classes beginning this fall. Paralegal Administrative Support Specialization prepares students for a
Warner & Kaine Tout Senate Budget Resolution
Today U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, members of the Senate Budget Committee, released the following statement after Senate passage of the Fiscal