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Floyd County Road Conditions
As of 11 pm, the following roads in Floyd County were impacted by flooding from Hurricane Michael:
Flood Warning Tonight
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a Flood Warning for Floyd County in southwestern Virginia, Patrick County in southwestern Virginia, and Montgomery County in southwestern Virginia until 1245 AM EDT
State of Emergency Declared in Virginia
Governor Ralph Northam today declared a state of emergency in anticipation of impacts from Tropical Storm Michael. The order is designed to mobilize resources, help Virginia mitigate any damage, and to streamline the process that the Commonwealth uses to provide assistance to other states through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact. State agencies are working closely […]
Wind Advisory this afternoon into tomorrow
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT Friday. * Winds…Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph later this afternoon into Friday morning. * Timing…Today into Friday morning. * Impacts…Strong wind combined with heavy rain […]
10/13: NRV Mall Fall Festival
Join the Christiansburg Police Department and New River Valley Mall for our annual fall festival, featuring live music, food vendors, activities for children and Fire, Rescue and law enforcement booths.
10/13-14: Newbern Fall Festival
Fun for the whole family! Saturday 8-5, Sunday 10-4. Exit 98 off I-81. Free to attend, everyone welcome! Hosted by Newbern Volunteer Fire Department. ARTS and CRAFTS show. our Facebook page
10/13: Pearisburg Scarecrow Festival
Join us for the 4th Annual Scarecrow Festival in Downtown Pearisburg. There will be vendors, live music, contests, a car and motorcycle cruise-in, food, wrestling and lots of other activities! All welcome. 9 am to 8 pm. Free to attend More Info: our Event page
American Craft Week 2018: Metals in our World
The Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley is happy to present, American Craft Week 2018: Metals in our World, being held in conjunction with American Craft Week. Now in its ninth year, American Craft Week is the nation’s largest celebration of handmade American craft. This year its focus is from October 5-14, featuring […]
Blacksburg Master Chorale’s Fall Concert “Broadway!”
Announcing Blacksburg Master Chorale’s Fall Concert, “Broadway!” on Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m. at the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, 701 Church St., SE, and on Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m. at the Radford University Covington Center. Tickets are $20 for general, $15 for seniors, and $10 for students. The Blacksburg Children’s Chorale will perform, and there will be […]
Blacksburg Shred-a-Thon this Saturday
The Town of Blacksburg will host a Shred-a-Thon for residents of Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Montgomery County. Oct. 13, 9 a.m. – noon, Blacksburg Community Center parking lot, 725 Patrick Henry Dr. Bring any papers with personal information and they will be shredded on the spot and recycled. This is a wonderful opportunity to safely dispose […]
Tax Reassessment Notices Go Out This Week
On Oct. 12, 2018, 37,159 notices of reassessment will be mailed to all owners of taxable real estate. These reassessment notices are not tax bills but statements of reassessed value showing the current fair market value for property and improvements. An increase or decrease in assessed value does not necessarily mean that the amount owed […]
Senate Passes Griffith Hydropower Legislation
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate today passed legislation including his bill, the Promoting Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydropower Act: “Closed-loop pumped storage hydropower is a source of renewable energy that can be harnessed with infrastructure, including abandoned mines. These projects could bring jobs and […]
DePaul seeks Sponsored Home Providers
DePaul Community Resources announced the launch of a new campaign that seeks to identify homes for people with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities following the closure of Virginia’s third training center. The closures are the result of an investigation conducted by the Department of Justice into the treatment of individuals with developmental disabilities. DePaul’s Campaign, “Embracing […]
10/11-14: Customer Appreciation Celebration
U.S. Cellular is once again thanking its customers with a Customer Appreciation Celebration at the Christiansburg store. From Oct. 11 through Oct. 14, everyone who visits the store at 103 Conston Ave will receive a free cooler tote*, and customers can access a mobile prize wheel on their smartphone to spin to win prizes that […]
10/20: Pet Vaccination Clinic
Mountain View Humane, in partnership with the Humane Society of Montgomery County, is holding a Vaccination Clinic on October 20th from 9 AM – 2 PM. Appointments spaces are limited and are based on financial need. Appointments will only be scheduled upon completion of a Vaccination Financial Assistance Application. Mountain View Humane is offering the […]
Applications open for Christmas at the Market vendors
The Christiansburg Farmers’ Market will host a special Christmas at the Market event on Friday, December 14, from 4-8 p.m. on Hickok Street in downtown Christiansburg. The event will take place in conjunction with the annual Tree Lighting at 6:55 p.m. in Town Square, as well as the Christmas Parade, which will begin at 7 […]
Get out on the water!
Fall Foliage Float on the New Canoe down the New River enjoying the beautiful colors and sounds of fall. This section of river provides relatively easy paddling with occasional fast moving riffles. Guides will provide you with a safety talk and a lesson. Activity #: 130505-01 Date: Saturday, Oct. 13 Age: 11 & up Time: […]