News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
The End of COVID-19 Related Penalties
Governor Youngkin announces budget language to halt prosecution of COVID-shutdown related fines, penalties, and begin reimbursement process. RICHMOND, VA – Governor Youngkin issued an Executive […]
Small Business Credit Initiative Program
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Virginia has been approved for up to $230 million by the federal U.S. Department of the Treasury under the […]
12/10: Bluegrass Kinsment & Gap Civil
The music of Bluegrass Kinsmen and Gap Civil will be featured during New River Community College’s Concert Series event on Sat., Dec. 10, 2022. Music […]
Master Gardener Training Class
The New River Valley Master Gardener Program is seeking applicants for the 2023 Master Gardener Training class. The classes will be held on Tuesday and […]
12/8: 2022 Citizens’ HolidayFest
Citizens Telephone Coop presents their Citizens’ HolidayFest on Thursday, December 8, 2022. Enjoy music, hot cocoa, cider, s’mores, and more under the lights! Take your […]
Seasons of Light Planetarium Show
Radford University Planetarium presents a free Planetarium Show titled “Season of Light” with showtimes through Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Season of Light Schedule: • Monday, […]
12/2-1/1: Winter Lights Carnival
The Motor Mile Speedway presents their inaugural Winter Lights Carnival every Thursday through Sunday starting on Friday, December 2, 2022 and continuing through Sunday, January […]
12/5: Rich Creek Christmas Parade
The Town of Rich Creek in Giles County, Virginia presents the 2022 Rich Creek Christmas Parade on Monday, December 5, 2022. The parade route will […]
Return to the Basics
Unfortunately, our legislative process in Congress is broken and I submit it must be changed by going back to the basics. With the 117th Congress […]
NRCC receives funds for STEM students
New River Community College recently received a Micron Opportunity Fund gift through the efforts of the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education. The Micron Opportunity […]
Increase in Pedestrian Fatalities Reported
A startling increase in the number of pedestrian fatalities are being reported in the Roanoke region, according to preliminary statistics from the Virginia Department of […]
I-81 Construction to Impact Travel
Lane closures on southbound Interstate 81 at two locations are expected to create significant delays for drivers during the week starting Dec. 5. The work is […]