News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Artful Saturdays for 6th-12th Graders
The Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation has partnered with Girl Scout Troop 397 to offer a monthly art class for 6th-12th Graders. Come learn about […]
Governor says, “Virginians Deserve Better”
Governor Glenn Youngkin today released the following statement on Democrats’ partisan rejection of qualified appointees: “In an appalling show of partisanship, today Senate Democrats attacked […]
Jeremy Riffe Photographic Exhibition
New River Community College will host a photographic exhibition, “Appalachian Days and Nights,” by artist Jeremy Riffe. The show will run from February 14 through […]
NRCC Presents Black History Month Program
In celebration of Black History month, New River Community College (NRCC) and the college’s Black History Committee will sponsor a guest speaker and music program […]
Federal Workers Must SHOW UP
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, we saw a sharp rise in remote work, or telework. We were living through unprecedented times. Telework became an option […]
Griffith Co-Sponsors Resolution on WOTUS Rule
Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) joined Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC), and […]
Robotic Surgery Milestone
LewisGale Hospital Montgomery’s robotic surgery program celebrated a patient treatment milestone, with one of its surgeons completing his 100th robotic surgery. Benjamin Smith, MD, a […]
Baptist Hollow Incident Update
Updated joint press release from Sheriff Mike Worrell and Commonwealth Attorney Justin Griffith, of the Baptist Hollow Road incident from 1-30-23. On Jan. 20, 2023, […]
Potential High Water Levels on New River
Appalachian Power wants boaters and recreational users downstream of Claytor Dam to know water levels on the New River could rise rapidly starting Friday, Feb. […]
Wintry Mix Possible
Light Wintry Mix Possible tonight into Thursday morning. Mixed wintry precipitation is possible late tonight into Thursday morning. Patchy light freezing drizzle, freezing rain, sleet […]
2023 Blacksburg Citizens Institute
Want to learn more about the Town of Blacksburg? Are you a new resident, retiree, or just someone who wants to get involved in the […]
Griffith Delivers Opening Remarks
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, today delivered opening remarks at a hearing examining the […]