News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
3/28: Family Fun Festival at NRCC
A “Family Fun Festival” will be held at New River Community College in Dublin on Saturday, March 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in […]
Food Lion Launches Orange Bag Campaign
Food Lion customers can support local communities through annual hunger-relief campaigns SALISBURY, N.C. – As part of its commitment to helping end hunger, Food Lion Feeds is launching […]
Photo club announces Holiday winners
Mike Gummer of Christiansburg tied for first in The Radford Photo Club Christmas photo contest at the February meeting with a close-up photo of the […]
Five Slices, Infinite Fun: Try Y’s Pi Returns!
The YMCA at Virginia Tech invites community members of all ages to celebrate Pi Day at the 5th “Try Y’s Pi” event, a delicious and […]
Searching for Cures
February 28 is recognized as Rare Disease Day. Accordingly, numerous advocacy groups gather in DC to lobby lawmakers about rare disease research, treatments and potential […]
Art Happens Here: NRV Edition
The YMCA at Virginia Tech proudly announces Exploring Art in the NRV, a community wide exhibition celebrating the extraordinary creativity, diversity, and artistic vibrancy of the […]
Governor Recognizes Black History Month Centennial
Governor Abigail Spanberger today issued a proclamation recognizing February 2026 as the 100th anniversary of Black History Month to honor and celebrate the heritage, contributions, and accomplishments […]
Bobbert named new Director of Innovation
The Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance is pleased to welcome Chip Bobbert, new Director of Innovation, to the team. The Director of Innovation is a new […]
Making America healthy again starts with rural communities
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, penned a new op-ed that details major health […]
Delegate Franklin’s Rideshare Bill Passes
Delegate Lily Franklin (HD-41) announced today that her legislation expanding requirements for rideshare driver background checks passed both the House and Senate with unanimous support […]
Sinking Creek Bridge to be Closed Temporarily
Weather permitting, starting Monday, March 2 at 8 a.m. the bridge over Sinking Creek on Route 772 (Sinking Creek Road) in Giles County will be […]
HHS Grants to Virginia Tech Totaling $844,824
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, two grants totaling $844,824. The funding supports biological […]