News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Biden Administration Can’t Get Its Story Straight on COVID
President Biden has repeatedly said that on COVID-19 he’d “follow the science.” His Administration’s shifting and contradictory positions on pandemic precautions suggest otherwise. Let’s look […]
Karst Resources of the New River Region of VA
Register by Monday, April 25, 2022!!! Please join us for a Karst Workshop on May 3, 4 and/or 5! Planners, resource managers, administrators, elected officials, […]
4/25: Spring Fashion Show
The Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery Volunteers will hold their 4th annual Fundraiser, A Spring Fashion Show, on Monday, April 25, 2022 at 6:30 pm at […]
May Aquatic Fitness Programs
It’s almost summer time! We will be transitioning to summer operations May 23. Leisure-side programs are being offered before 10:30 a.m. and after 5:30 p.m. […]
Alan Fabian Promoted to HCA Market President
HCA Virginia has tapped Alan Fabian, formerly the chief executive officer of LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, to lead the LewisGale Regional Health System as market president […]
Crash Fatalities Reach 14-Year High
As crash fatalities reached a 14-year high on the Commonwealth’s roadways last year, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) urges Virginians to respond with action […]
Governor announces educational grants
Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin alongside Google Vice President & Chief Internet Evangelist Vint Cerf announced that Google pledged to invest $300 million in Virginia with […]
NRV Leading Lights honors 36 local volunteers
New River Valley Leading Lights recently honored 36 community volunteers at a special ceremony held on April 12. The volunteers were recognized at an event […]
Governor comments on Gas Tax Holiday
Governor Glenn Youngkin today praised delegates in the House Finance Committee for their important procedural vote to move his gas tax proposal to the House […]
Election Heroes Recognized
Thank Election Heroes Day, April 12, is a national celebration to honor all those who keep voting safe, accurate, and encourage all to vote. Deborah […]
LewisGale Organizes Cinco de Mammo Event
LewisGale Regional Health System announced plans for its first annual Cinco de Mammo event on May 5, a special mammogram screening event during special hours […]
Easter and Personal Protective Equipment
Easter: During this time of year, Christians look forward to Easter. As we gather to celebrate Christ’s resurrection from the dead, I look forward to […]