News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Grade schoolers make stepping stones
Seven families will be able to enjoy a splash of color in addition to their newly built homes by Habitat for Humanity of the New […]
5/17: Ride of Silence
On Wednesday, May 17th, 2023, cyclists from across the New River Valley will gather for the 16th Annual Ride of Silence – a silent, slow-paced […]
Christiansburg to Dedicate Mural
On Wednesday, May 10 the Town of Christiansburg will dedicate a 62 ft. mural in the Cambria District, to recognize the area’s rich rail history. […]
Chick-fil-a and Veterans
I am writing this message to you today because me and my husband are outraged by the lack of respect for our Veterans from our […]
5/13: Rockin’ Main Street
On Saturday, May 13, the Town of Christiansburg will be hosting Rockin’ Main Street in Downtown Christiansburg, a fun-for-all event with live music from two […]
236 Local Tourism Programs Announced
To kick off National Travel & Tourism Week, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that more than $3.2 million in matching grant and sponsorship funds will […]
Griffith Statement on NIH Grant Funding
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has released a statement following the National Institute of Health (NIH)’s announcement that they would resume grant funding for EcoHealth […]
Governor signs Antisemitism Law
Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed HB 1606, sponsored by Delegate Anne Ferrell Tata (R-Virginia Beach), which formally adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Working Definition […]
5/19: Bikesburg 2023
Bicycles will be celebrated and elevated during the week of May 19 ‐ 26 all around Blacksburg. A community partnership is teaming up to create […]
Griffith Named Co-Chair of the Congressional Coal Caucus
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) will co-chair the Congressional Coal Caucus for the 118th Congress, along with Reps. Bill Johnson (R-OH), Harriet Hageman (R-WY), and […]
Layman Distributing to Expand in Salem
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Layman Distributing, a small, woman-owned, full-service wholesale distributor, will invest $6.8 million to expand in the City of Salem. […]
5/10: Pulaski Serves Seniors Event
Join the New River Valley Agency on Aging, New River Community Action, Community Foundation of the New River Valley, The Town of Pulaski and Pulaski […]