News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
General Fund Revenues Increase
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the General Fund revenue collections for January 2023. For January, which is typically a significant month for collections, adjusted general fund […]
$66.7 Million for Life Science Industry
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced more than $66 million in state grants for four projects within the Biotechnology, Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Cluster. These projects […]
NRCC Alumni Profile: Omar Haider
Born in northwestern Iraq, Omar Haider found himself in the United States in 2012 after serving as a linguist for the U.S. military. Haider, who […]
NRCC New Business & Technologies Dean
New River Community College recently welcomed Lori Mitchell as the new dean of the division of business and technologies. “I am excited to work with […]
DMV Offers Top 5 Tips for a Quick Trip
Want to make your visit to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) a breeze? DMV offers these tips to help you fully prepare for […]
VSBFA Funding for Residential Addiction Recovery Center
Governor Youngkin announced that the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (VSBFA) has approved a $2 million loan from the Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF) that […]
Virginians’ New Data Protection Rights
Attorney General Jason Miyares wants to ensure Virginians are aware of their new data protection rights that went into effect last month. The Virginia Consumer […]
Patchy Black Ice Possible This Morning
Temperatures in many locations have fallen below freezing, and precipitation that fell yesterday may create black ice this morning. Be alert for slick spots, especially […]
Winter Weather Advisory This Weekend
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY NIGHT * WHAT…Mixed winter precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations generally 1 […]
E&C Oversight Subcommittee Tackles COVID-19
Three years on, our nation continues to reel from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. More than one million Americans have died as a […]
VDOT Preparing for Wintry Mix
A wintry mix of precipitation is expected late Saturday and Sunday for parts of Virginia. Motorists should be vigilant, check weather forecasts in areas where […]
Be a Winner This Weekend!
The countdown is on for the Super Bowl, and if drinking is part of your Sunday celebration, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) wants […]