News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
New legislation signed by Governor
Governor Abigail Spanberger signed bipartisan legislation to grow Virginia’s economy, create new jobs for Virginians, and support business investment in Virginia communities. The bills the […]
Junior Sisk in concert at NRCC April 17
Bluegrass musician Junior Sisk will perform Friday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. at New River Community College in Dublin. Tickets for the show are on […]
MISSING ENDANGERED ADULT
The Smyth County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 39-year-old Andrew Mark Billings, who was last seen on March 29, 2026, […]
April 1776 – Our History Matters
General Washington won his first victory, and it felt like a miracle. After he built fortifications and placed cannon on Dorchester Heights, overlooking the city, […]
Governor’s Bill to Address School Safety
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger signed bipartisan legislation to keep Virginia students safe at school and make sure Virginia teachers have the resources and […]
Increased Scholarship Awards at NRCC
The New River Community College Educational Foundation has announced an increase in its scholarship award amount for the 2026–2027 academic year, raising the award from […]
Defending the Second Amendment
In 2026 during the recently concluded Virginia General Assembly session, Democrats sent to the Governor 26 anti-gun bills to curb our Second Amendment rights. Court […]
Blacksburg Spring Cleanup begins April 6
Spring and Fall Cleanups are curbside collections for debris and brush. These services are provided to Town of Blacksburg recycling and refuse customers and not intended […]
DMV Shares Tips for Sharing the Road Safely
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), the Commonwealth’s Highway Safety Office, is launching a powerful new highway safety campaign aimed at increasing […]
Dollywood Co. President to Speak at RU Commencement
RADFORD – A global leader in the attractions and hospitality industry will return to his alma mater this spring as Eugene Naughton ’89, president of […]
Dr. Pat Huber named NRCC President Emeritus
New River Community College recently named Dr. Patricia B. Huber, the college’s sixth president, President Emeritus in recognition of her more than 35 years of […]
Spring Break Holiday: April 3
The Town of Blacksburg will operate under the following schedule on Friday, April 3, in observance of the town’s spring break holiday: Town Offices Town […]