News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Floyd County featured on Real Virginia program
This September, Virginia Farm Bureau’s Real Virginia television program will highlight Floyd County as part of its County Close-up segment. Each month, the feature focuses on a different Virginia […]
$2.3 Million in Workforce Opportunity Grants
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced nearly $2.3 million in workforce development opportunity grants awarded for 22 projects throughout Virginia. “While Virginia’s labor force participation has […]
Affordable & Special Needs Housing Loans
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today $52,224,544 in Affordable and Special Needs Housing (ASNH) loans for 49 projects across the Commonwealth. The recommended projects will create […]
9/9-10: Jet Ski Championship
Pulaski County is excited to announce that the American Jet Sport Association (AJSA) will be holding its 2023 Regional Championship at Claytor Lake State Park […]
Virginia’s farmers markets gaining ground
Matt Powell and his family run Black Creek Farm in Mechanicsville, Va. using only natural fertilizers and insect control. Powell, his wife Kim and their […]
Bear-Resistant Trash Carts Available
The Town of Christiansburg has launched the bear-resistant trash cart program, which will provide 35 specialized carts to Town residents that have the most reported […]
NRCC production technician program
Registration is open for New River Community College’s short-term production technician program that begins August 22. This short-term program runs Aug. 22 through Dec. 14 […]
Governor Recommends ARC Project Grants
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that he is recommending 16 projects for funding by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), totaling $7.3 million in grants. Virginia’s […]
ARC Awards $464,000 to the Friends of Southwest Virginia
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $464,000 to the Friends of Southwest Virginia in order to fund planning services, a paid staff position, and […]
VDOT survey on Peppers Ferry Road
Share your thoughts with us on Peppers Ferry Road (Rt 114) Transportation Study assessing potential roadway safety improvements from Shamrock Circle to Rolling Hills Drive […]
NRCC offers machine technology program
Fall semester enrollment is open for New River Community College’s machine technology program with both day and evening classes offered. The machine technology program provides […]
Pulaski man arrested in Fairlawn murder
A Pulaski County man reported missing Monday has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection to a shooting that occurred in Fairlawn, according […]