News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
NRCC Presents Black History Month Program
In celebration of Black History month, New River Community College (NRCC) and the college’s Black History Committee will sponsor a guest speaker and music program […]
Federal Workers Must SHOW UP
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, we saw a sharp rise in remote work, or telework. We were living through unprecedented times. Telework became an option […]
Griffith Co-Sponsors Resolution on WOTUS Rule
Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) joined Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC), and […]
Robotic Surgery Milestone
LewisGale Hospital Montgomery’s robotic surgery program celebrated a patient treatment milestone, with one of its surgeons completing his 100th robotic surgery. Benjamin Smith, MD, a […]
Baptist Hollow Incident Update
Updated joint press release from Sheriff Mike Worrell and Commonwealth Attorney Justin Griffith, of the Baptist Hollow Road incident from 1-30-23. On Jan. 20, 2023, […]
Potential High Water Levels on New River
Appalachian Power wants boaters and recreational users downstream of Claytor Dam to know water levels on the New River could rise rapidly starting Friday, Feb. […]
Wintry Mix Possible
Light Wintry Mix Possible tonight into Thursday morning. Mixed wintry precipitation is possible late tonight into Thursday morning. Patchy light freezing drizzle, freezing rain, sleet […]
2023 Blacksburg Citizens Institute
Want to learn more about the Town of Blacksburg? Are you a new resident, retiree, or just someone who wants to get involved in the […]
Griffith Delivers Opening Remarks
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, today delivered opening remarks at a hearing examining the […]
Free GED Classes at Meadowbrook Library
The Meadowbrook Library is excited to announce that they are now offering FREE GED classes through New River Community College. Classes are every Tuesday and […]
Free concert on Feb. 11
The music of Blue Connection and Nobody’s Business will be featured during New River Community College’s Concert Series event on Sat., Feb. 11, 2023. Music […]
Governor Removes Regulatory Burdens for Nurse Aides
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced this week that the Virginia Board of Nursing is implementing changes to improve the quality of training, availability of training, and […]