News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
236 Local Tourism Programs Announced
To kick off National Travel & Tourism Week, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that more than $3.2 million in matching grant and sponsorship funds will […]
Griffith Statement on NIH Grant Funding
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has released a statement following the National Institute of Health (NIH)’s announcement that they would resume grant funding for EcoHealth […]
Governor signs Antisemitism Law
Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed HB 1606, sponsored by Delegate Anne Ferrell Tata (R-Virginia Beach), which formally adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Working Definition […]
5/19: Bikesburg 2023
Bicycles will be celebrated and elevated during the week of May 19 ‐ 26 all around Blacksburg. A community partnership is teaming up to create […]
Griffith Named Co-Chair of the Congressional Coal Caucus
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) will co-chair the Congressional Coal Caucus for the 118th Congress, along with Reps. Bill Johnson (R-OH), Harriet Hageman (R-WY), and […]
Layman Distributing to Expand in Salem
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Layman Distributing, a small, woman-owned, full-service wholesale distributor, will […]
5/10: Pulaski Serves Seniors Event
Join the New River Valley Agency on Aging, New River Community Action, Community Foundation of the New River Valley, The Town of Pulaski and Pulaski […]
Lily Franklin Statement on GOP Nomination
Lily Franklin, Democratic Nominee for Virginia’s 41st House District, issued the following statement late Thursday regarding the Republican nomination for the 41st House District: “My […]
2023 Youth Get Together Camp
The Handmade Music School at The Floyd Country Store is excited to announce the Second Annual Floyd Youth Get Together Camp, a traditional music and […]
It’s National Foster Care Month
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00For Wayne Coleman, becoming a foster parent was a personal decision, as he grew up […]
5/13: Mount Tabor Ruritan Fish Fry
Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will hold its May Fish Fry on Saturday, May 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Slusser’s Chapel Picnic Shelter, 1543 […]
Outstanding students at NRCC
Twenty-one students from the New River Valley were recently recognized as 2023 Outstanding Students in a Curriculum/Subject Area by New River Community College. Students from […]