News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
$171,616 to Virginia Tech for Zika Virus Research
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech a $171,616 exploratory grant for allergy, immunology and transplantation research related to
Shooting victim succumbs to injuries
UPDATE: On Saturday, May 25th, the shooting victim from Pulaski succumbed to his injuries. He was identified as 40 year-old Howard Laron Love, formerly of
Memorial Day Closings
Blacksburg: Town Offices Town administrative offices will be closed. Blacksburg Transit There will be no BT service and BT offices will be closed. Parks and
6/8: Mount Tabor Ruritan Fish Fry
Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will hold its June Fish Fry on Saturday, June 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Slusser’s Chapel Picnic Shelter, 1543
5/27: Field of Honor Dedication
Radford Noon Rotary will host a dedication of the “Field of Honor” on the grounds of Glencoe Mansion on Memorial Day Monday, May 27th, at
Marketing Funds for Tourism
To kick off National Travel & Tourism Week, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that more than $3.27 million in matching grant and sponsorship funds will be
Freedom First 2024 Board of Directors
Freedom First is pleased to share our 2024 Board of Directors announced at our Annual Membership Meeting on May 9, 2024. We would also like
Summer Food Service Program
Feeding Southwest Virginia announces the sponsorship of emergency feeding under SFSP (Summer Food Service Program). As summer begins, children who rely on school meals will
Grant to Foster STEM Innovation
VentureWell, a global nonprofit that supports early-stage science and technology innovators driven to create lasting impact for social and environmental good, is proud to announce
5/26: Gearheads for a Cause
Gearheads For A Cause is launching off our 4th Season on May 26th at Blue Ridge Church Sunday from 2pm to 7pm at 1655 Roanoke
Governor signs bills to protect children
Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed SB 731, HB 1427, and SB 201 to protect children from exploitation, increase penalties on child predators and ensure rapid
Governor signs “Kin First” bill
Governor Glenn Youngkin today signed House Bill 27 and Senate Bill 39, which creates the Parental Child Safety Placement Program, codifies the practice of placing