News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
VDOT: Avoid travel during winter storm
With winter weather anticipated to impact Virginia on Wednesday, Dec. 16, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is urging drivers to avoid travel during this
Candy Apples and Toads
An analogy I like to use for the legislative process invokes candy apples and toads. Legislation rarely includes only things I like – the candy
CAC January Programs
The following programs will be offered in January at the Christiansburg Aquatic Center. Click here to register online. Warm Water Move and Soothe (Mondays) Mondays
Surveyors examining College Street drainage alternatives
As part of the study to analyze improvement alternatives to the storm water drainage in the College Street drainage basin, the Town’s consulting engineer will
Missing Pulaski County woman found safe
UPDATE 2:18 p.m.: The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office says Carolyn Safewright has been found safe and sound. “Thank you so much to everyone that helped
Griffith-Backed Medical Marijuana Research Act Passes House
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after H.R. 3797, the Medical Marijuana Research Act, passed the House of Representatives: “Decisions on marijuana policy
Town of Christiansburg announces utility debt relief program
The amended budget for the Commonwealth of Virginia, signed by Gov. Northam on Nov. 18, 2020, allocated $100 million of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
RPV Statement on McAuliffe Gubernatorial Announcement
Richmond, VA – RPV Chairman Rich Anderson released the following statement on Terry McAuliffe’s announcement that he will seek to destroy Virginia one more time
Community Health Assessments
Community Health Assessments are underway – and Carilion Clinic needs your input! Carilion partners with community leaders to conduct Community Health Assessments (CHA) every three
Missing Montgomery County Man Located
UPDATE: Bryce Richards saw our flyer and made contact with his mother. He did not give his location but we know he is ok.
Urgent: It’s Illegal to Tie Out Dogs on Cold Days
With the coldest days of winter upon us, we are alerting locals to a new state law that prohibits keeping animals tied (tethered) outside during
Griffith calls for COVID relief to be separate from appropriations
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement: “I believe the need exists for further economic relief in response