News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Couple Sought in Theft of Baby Formula
On Dec. 17, 2022 at approximately 11 a.m., a male and female entered Food City in Pulaski and stole 31 cans of Similac baby formula. […]
Slick Roads Possible Overnight
Adjust or delay travel around weather, particularly on the Interstate 81 corridor SALEM – For western Virginia, rain late on Thursday (12/22) is forecasted to […]
Winter Weather, Wind Advisory, & Wind Chill
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON. WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 PM EST FRIDAY. WIND CHILL […]
DMV Offices to Close Dec. 23-26 and Jan. 2
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles’ (DMV) full-service customer service centers will be closed for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays from Friday, December 23 […]
Governor Announces Uniform Regulatory Plan
The Office of the Governor just released a first of its kind “Uniform Regulatory Plan” that lists all of the regulatory actions expected by the […]
NRCC to offer new EMT program
Beginning in 2023, New River Community College will offer a new program, an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) career studies certificate. The 16-credit program consists of […]
Holiday Schedules in the NRV
Town of Blacksburg Holiday Schedule Friday, December 23 All town administrative offices will be closed. The Blacksburg Community Center and Aquatic Center will be open. […]
Griffith Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominations
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement announcing the names of his nominees to the United States Service Academies: “Each year I have the […]
Expand Childcare Access in Southwest Virginia
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced $1.2 million in grant funding to support the Ready SWVA project for increased childcare options in Southwest Virginia. Ready SWVA […]
NRCC to Offer Solar Technician Training
New River Community College recently received state approval to offer a new training program for those interested in becoming solar technicians. Students who complete the […]
NRCA to assist with Family Resource Centers
New River Community Action (NRCA) has been selected by Families Forward Virginia (FFV) to participate in a three-year demonstration site program to build protective factors […]