News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
6/5: Free Movie: Smurfs
Waterstone Mortgage presents a free matinee movie screening of “Smurfs” on Saturday, June 5, 2026 at The Lyric Theatre. “Smurfs” is a 2025 animated family […]
6/5: First Friday Bluegrass & Old Time Jam
The Newport Community Center presents the First Friday June Bluegrass & Old Time Jam Session on Friday, June 5, 2026. Bring your instruments and join […]
6/5: Friday Night Fishing
Claytor Lake State Park presents the program “Friday Night Fishing” on Friday, June 5, 2026. Join the rangers for a short discussion of fishing techniques, […]
6/5: Outdoor Concert Kickoff with Domino Band
Virginia Tech and the Town of Blacksburg’s 2026 Summer Arts Festival proudly presents the Domino Band in concert on the Henderson Lawn in downtown Blacksburg, […]
VA250 Mobile Museum Arrives in Pearisburg
VA250’s Mobile Museum Experience is making a stop at the Annual Pearisburg Festival this weekend! On June 5-6, the public is invited to step into history and explore the Mobile […]
6/5: Temporary Closure of Administrative Offices
Town of Blacksburg administrative offices will be closed on Friday, June 5, from 11:00am to 1:00pm to accommodate a summer employee event. Offices will reopen […]
Manhunt suspended in Fairlawn area
In reference to the earlier reported domestic incident with a possible shot being fired, an extensive search of all areas where the incident took place […]
Bipartisan Bills to Expand Homeownership
Governor Abigail Spanberger continues to work with the General Assembly to take concrete steps to address Virginia’s housing shortage and help more Virginia families achieve […]
$97,472 ARC Grant for AI Study
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Radford University, based in Radford, Virginia, a $97,472 grant. This funding will support the completion of two plans […]
Prepare for Hurricane Season
Governor Abigail Spanberger today urged all Virginians to take steps now to prepare their homes, businesses, and communities for potential severe weather this summer and […]
6/7: Floyd Rotary Dog Show
Participation in this event is for adults and children 9 and older. There is no admission fee to watch the show. Spectators of all ages […]
