News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Virginia Ends COVID-19 Mitigation Measures May 28
Governor Ralph Northam today lifted Virginia’s universal indoor mask mandate to align with new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Governor Northam also
Now is the Time to Stand With Israel
Israel has faced many crises since its establishment as a modern state. In fact, it faced war at the hands of neighboring Arab countries immediately
Grand Screen coming to Blacksburg!
Following a pandemic year, the Big Screen is finally back, and at B&B Theatres in Blacksburg, Virginia….it’s coming back BIGGER, BRIGHTER, and BETTER than ever.
Kroger Mid-Atlantic to Hold Hiring Event May 18
On Tuesday, May 18 from noon-6 p.m., Kroger Mid-Atlantic will hold a hiring event at Hotel Roanoke located at 110 Shenandoah Ave NW. The grocer
Plenty! in Floyd receives $25K grant
Plenty! Farm & Food Pantry is moving a step closer to its vision of environmental sustainability with the installation of a new rooftop solar array.
Bike, Run, Walk, or Hike Fundraiser
Tired of being inside? The “It’s Your Move” Challenge will help raise awareness of the history, arts, and cultural heritage of Blacksburg along with its
Deadline Extended for Leading Lights NRV Volunteer Awards
NRV Leading Lights has recently announced an extended deadline for receiving submissions for this year’s Volunteer Award nominations from across the New River Valley. The
Blacksburg Adopts Limited Emergency Ordinance
On May 11th, Blacksburg Town Council adopted a limited emergency ordinance, Ordinance 1966, that only applies to Blacksburg Transit operations. It provides for fare free
Colonial Pipeline Media Statement
Tuesday, May 11, 5:15 p.m. Colonial Pipeline continues to make forward progress in our around-the-clock efforts to return our system to service, with additional laterals
Sign Up for Blacksburg Summer Camps This Week
Registration for Blacksburg summer camps and programs starts Tuesday, May 11, at 9 am. For camp information and to register, visit www.blacksburg.gov/recreation You may also register by phone at
Glenn Youngkin Wins VA GOP Gubernatorial Nomination
Tonight, Glenn Youngkin persevered through one of the most competitive statewide nominations in Virginia political history and won the Republican Party of Virginia’s gubernatorial nomination.
Prescription Drugs: Lower Prices, More Cures
Prescription drug prices burden the budgets of many. It is a problem that demands the attention of health care policymakers, but it must be solved