News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Virginia’s farmers markets gaining ground
Matt Powell and his family run Black Creek Farm in Mechanicsville, Va. using only natural fertilizers and insect control. Powell, his wife Kim and their […]
Bear-Resistant Trash Carts Available
The Town of Christiansburg has launched the bear-resistant trash cart program, which will provide 35 specialized carts to Town residents that have the most reported […]
NRCC production technician program
Registration is open for New River Community College’s short-term production technician program that begins August 22. This short-term program runs Aug. 22 through Dec. 14 […]
Governor Recommends ARC Project Grants
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that he is recommending 16 projects for funding by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), totaling $7.3 million in grants. Virginia’s […]
ARC Awards $464,000 to the Friends of Southwest Virginia
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $464,000 to the Friends of Southwest Virginia in order to fund planning services, a paid staff position, and […]
VDOT survey on Peppers Ferry Road
Share your thoughts with us on Peppers Ferry Road (Rt 114) Transportation Study assessing potential roadway safety improvements from Shamrock Circle to Rolling Hills Drive […]
NRCC offers machine technology program
Fall semester enrollment is open for New River Community College’s machine technology program with both day and evening classes offered. The machine technology program provides […]
Pulaski man arrested in Fairlawn murder
A Pulaski County man reported missing Monday has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection to a shooting that occurred in Fairlawn, according […]
(G.U.A.R.D.) Veterans Affairs Benefit Act
Attorney General Jason Miyares today joined a 44-state bipartisan coalition of attorneys general in issuing a letter to congressional leaders expressing support for the passage […]
8/29: Ice Cream Social and Bingo
Beat the heat and join Blacksburg Parks and Recreation for a fun afternoon of ice cream followed by a game of Bingo on Tuesday, August […]
Pulaski Democrats schedule picnic
Join local Democrats and meet state and local Democratic candidates at a picnic on Sunday, AUGUST 20, 5 to 7 p.m., at Randolph Park in […]
Two BHS Graduates “Reach for the Stars”
Two young women who have just graduated from Blacksburg High School each have been awarded the $2,500 P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) STAR Scholarship for the […]