News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Jill’s Buddy Camp Celebrates 10 years
A camp for children with disabilities is celebrating 10 years in Christiansburg! Jill’s Buddy Camp provides a free, safe and therapeutic space for developmentally disabled
Unemployment Rate Drops to 2.7%
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that according to BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (“LAUS”, or “the household survey”), Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate continued to
Virginia Ranked No. 1 Nationwide
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia is ranked No. 1 in the United States for Customized Workforce Training in the 20th annual Business Facilities
Virginia Permit Transparency Site Expansion
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today the expansion of the Virginia Permit Transparency (VPT) website, an online resource featuring the vast majority of permit applications considered by
Are Biden Agencies His New Campaign Tool?
The Committee on House Administration I serve on is trying to protect our elections, investigate weaknesses, and restore election integrity and voter confidence in our
Virginia farmers brace for drought
RICHMOND—While summer drought conditions are not uncommon in pockets of Virginia, farmers statewide are expressing concern about the forecast. An ongoing string of hot days
Pulaski YMCA Supports Proposed County Recreation Center
PULASKI, Va. – The YMCA learned, through media announcements, that our county government is investigating the possibility of repurposing a former manufacturing facility for use
6/22: Southern Flair Craft & Vendor Fair
40+ different crafters & vendors will be set up in the parking lot outside Omni Place Event Center, located in Fairlawn, VA next to Sheetz
Metabolic Disease Research Grant
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech a $300,000 grant for allergy, immunology and transplantation research related to Clostridioides
Juneteenth Holiday – June 19
BLACKSBURG: In observance of the Juneteenth Holiday on Wednesday, June 19, the Town of Blacksburg will be operating on the following schedule: Town Offices Town
6/25: Guided Night Hike
Blue Mountain School’s 2nd Annual Guided Night Hike offers an enthralling look at nature’s nighttime mysteries. On Tuesday, June 25th, at 8:00 PM, Blue Mountain
6/22: Springhouse Rock
Springhouse is hosting a community event that will spark creativity and community connection: Springhouse Rock! This Saturday, June 22nd, three regional bands will bring their