News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Thursdays: Celebrate Recovery
A Christ-Centered Recovery Program đź’™ Struggling with life’s hurts, habits, or hang-ups? You are not alone. Healing starts here. Hope shines here. đź“Ť Join Us At Community Christian Church […]
$419,741 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $419,741 grant. The funding supports research into […]
Multiple Agencies Respond to Structure Fire
February 19, 2026 – At approximately 12:25 a.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, dispatchers received a call for a structure fire along the 1600 block […]
3/10: Supporting Independence with Dementia
Join Blacksburg Parks and Recreation on Tuesday, March 10 from 2-3pm at the Blacksburg Community Center for an informational session on supporting independence. Brooke Gill […]
New River Land Trust Transfers 239-Acres to Blacksburg
The New River Land Trust has transferred ownership of 239 acres of property on Brush Mountain, known as Stone-cutters Hollow, to the Town of Blacksburg. […]
2/20: Winter Beach Blast
Winter Beach Blast is tomorrow from 7-9 p.m. at the Christiansburg Recreation Center! This is a FREE family-friendly event and will feature beach themed fun […]
Articulation Agreement between NRCC and GMU
New River Community College (NRCC) signed an articulation agreement with George Mason University (GMU) earlier this week at NRCC’s Christiansburg location, creating a new 2+2 […]
Zipline Among Best of the Blue Ridge
Floyd County businesses were among the “Best of the Blue Ridge” honorees when Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine announced the winners of its 16th annual awards […]
YMCA Boutique: Making Magic Happen
The YMCA at Virginia Tech, in partnership with the Blacksburg Junior Women’s Club and the members of Chi Delta Alpha, Virginia Tech’s first service sorority, […]
GRVTY Invests $8 Million to Expand Northern Virginia Operations
Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that GRVTY — a Virginia-based defense technology company with nearly 1,000 employees — plans to invest $8 million to expand the firm’s […]
Claytor Lake: Campground Birch renovations
Claytor Lake State Park is excited to announce the completion of major renovations to Campground Birch, offering visitors an upgraded camping experience just in time for […]
3/21: Shelby Means at Floyd Country Store
Born in the bluegrass of Kentucky and raised on Wyoming’s high plains, Shelby Means is one of the foremost bassists in bluegrass, with nearly two […]