News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
7/28: Murder Mystery at Twisted Track Brewpub
Join Jump into Mystery on 7/28/21 at 6pm for a murder mystery at Twisted Track Brewpub! This will be an interactive murder mystery event where
Spaulding Appointed Blacksburg Town Clerk
Lorraine Spaulding has accepted the position of Clerk for the Town of Blacksburg, Virginia, following the August retirement of long-time Town Clerk, Donna Boone-Caldwell. Spaulding
Christiansburg Native to Direct Million Dollar Quartet
For the first time since the Sound of Music in December 2019, MainStage Musicals are back at Mill Mountain Theatre. Roanoke’s professional regional theatre is
Passenger Vehicle Driver Skills Testing
Beginning July 19, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will offer passenger vehicle road skills testing at 72 customer service centers across the Commonwealth.
The Importance of the Hyde Amendment
It is no secret that Americans frequently disagree with each other on many issues, important or trivial. Freedom of conscience is a foundational right in
7/9: The Friday Night Jamboree Returns
On Friday, July 9th the historic Friday Night Jamboree will once more take place inside the walls of The Floyd Country Store for the first
Christiansburg names new engineering director
The Town of Christiansburg is pleased to announce that Mike Kelley has been promoted to director of engineering. Kelley, who previously served as assistant director
7/9: Dixie Power Trio at Summer Arts Festival
Summer Arts Festival presents Dixie Power Trio Friday, July 9 from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on Henderson Lawn In the event of inclement weather,
Summer Fun Camp Returns!
Come join in on all the fun. Games, swimming, trips, movies, outdoor adventures, laser tag, and more. Children will need to bring a packed lunch or snack
Annual Hydrant Flushing starts July 7
The Town of Blacksburg will be testing fire hydrants in the northwest quadrant July 7-23. Hydrant flushing can cause temporary pressure changes and discolored water.
Giles County Accident kills one, injures two
At 1:29 p.m. on Thursday (July 1), Virginia State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Big Stoney Creek Rd just north of Norcross Rd.
Artist Fellowships Available
The Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) has announced the opening of its 2021-2022 Artist Fellowship program, this year highlighting Literary Arts, and most specifically, POETRY. All