News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Spring in 1776 Celebration at Smithfield
Opening Day Event Launches Commemoration of America’s 250th Anniversary Historic Smithfield will open its 2026 season with a special Opening Day celebration on Saturday, April […]
3/14: Mt. Tabor Ruritan Biscuit Breakfast
Mount Tabor Ruritan Club is continuing our monthly fundraising meals with breakfasts in the Fellowship Hall of Slusser’s Chapel on the second Saturday of each […]
Aging in Place Workshop Series
The Town of Blacksburg, in partnership with the New River Valley Aging in Community Leadership Team, is pleased to announce an upcoming Aging in Place […]
Why I Fight for Coal
As Congressman of the Ninth District of Virginia, I am often invited to attend events at the White House, particularly on issues I am fighting […]
$700,000 ARC Grant to Pembroke Telephone Cooperative
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Pembroke Telephone Cooperative, based in Pembroke, Giles County, Virginia, a $700,000 grant for an Outlying Areas Broadband project. […]
Recreational Trails Program grants available
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is now accepting applications for up to $1.4 million in Recreational Trails Program grants through May 5. The Recreational […]
Photo club to meet for night photography
The Radford Photo Club will meet at Bissett Park on Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m. to catch the sunset, and then will go to […]
3/28: Ramps ‘N Roads
Spring is coming and it’s Ramps N’ Roads time in Giles County! Volunteers are asked to gather, 8:30AM, at Eastern Elementary School on Saturday March […]
Set Clocks Ahead One Hour This Weekend
It’s that time of year again, folks! Remember to set your clocks ahead Saturday night.
3/14: Free Concert at NRCC
The music of Marshall Page & the Coal Mountain Band and Slate Mountain Ramblers will be featured during New River Community College’s Concert Series event […]
2026 LEGO Home Building Contest
The New River Valley Home Builders Association (NRVHBA) is excited to announce the opening of registration for the LEGO Home Building Contest, sponsored by Carter […]
Commonwealth Listening Tour
Governor Abigail Spanberger today kicked off her Administration’s “Commonwealth Listening Tour” in Hampton with a roundtable discussion focused on strengthening Virginia’s public schools, setting Virginia […]