News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
6/5: Soil to Soul Exhibit Opening
We welcome our community to experience the following events that are free and open to the public. Call (540) 443-1601 for any questions. Art Exhibit […]
6/6: Gospel Sing
Gospel Sing is an annual event at St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall that celebrates the music and residents of former New Town, one of […]
Warner on Trump’s AI Executive Order
Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement regarding Trump’s executive order on […]
Fur, feathers, landscape winning photos
A photo by Joseph Pack of Fairlawn of four-horned Jacob sheep in Floyd won The Radford Photo Club’s May animal theme challenge. David Notter of […]
Blacksburg Aquatic Center Delayed Opening
Due to an HVAC equipment failure, the Blacksburg Aquatic Center will operate on a delayed opening schedule this week, Tuesday, June 2 – Friday, June […]
6/5-7: Free Fishing Days
Whether it’s stripers on the coast, trout in the mountains, or anything in between, it’s time to experience the fun of fishing in Virginia! Take […]
APCo requests increase
Appalachian Power Company (APCo) is requesting its lowest increase in a base rate review in Virginia in nearly 30 years, with savings generated through securitization […]
$1.4 Million in HHS Grants to Virginia Tech
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, two research related grants worth $1,404,763. The funding […]
Vehicle fire leads to two arrests
On June 1, 2026 at approximately 0845 hours, Giles County 9-1-1 dispatchers received a call for a vehicle on fire at Tangent Outdoors in Pembroke. […]
6/7: Scott Ainslie’s Milepost Music Concert
Get out your camping chairs and get ready! Scott Ainslie, a new Floyd Resident, will present the inaugural concert of the 2026 Milepost Music series […]
NRCC Philanthropists Honored
Dr. H. Randall Edwards and Dr. Florine Graham have received the 20th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. They were nominated for the award […]
