News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Tech Student’s Battle with Cancer
Virginia Tech student, Shane Burke’s story on battling cancer and how he kept a positive attitude and sought support from those around him. Shane Burke […]
Faces of Blacksburg for Affordable Housing
As a Blacksburg resident, all one needs to do is look at the signs of the spring housing market and scroll through real estate listings […]
Oversight of the Executive Branch
A primary responsibility of Congress is oversight of the executive branch. For any administration, but especially the Biden Administration, that means a lot of questions […]
Governor Signs Virginia Literacy Act
Governor Glenn Youngkin ceremonially signed the bipartisan Virginia Literacy Act, sponsored by Delegate Carrie Coyner, R-Hopewell, and Senate President pro tempore, Senator Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, […]
5/14: Mt. Tabor Ruritan Fish Fry
Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will hold its May Fish Fry on Saturday, May 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Slusser’s Chapel Picnic Shelter, 1543 […]
It’s National Small Business Week!
National Small Business Week is celebrated during the first week of May every year. The aim of this week is to honor the entrepreneurs, who […]
Floyd County Housing Rehab Project
The Floyd County scatter-site housing rehabilitation project is underway, with two homes under construction and seven more households approved for housing rehab assistance. This housing […]
4/30: Fish Fry at New Mount Olive UMC
Good food for a good cause will be on the menu Saturday, April 30, for the popular New Mount Olive United Methodist Church fish fry. […]
4/30: National Drug Take-Back Day
BLACKSBURG: Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital, 10am – 3pm This program is anonymous and all efforts will be made to protect the anonymity of individuals disposing […]
Governor Invites Virginians to Historic Garden
Governor Glenn Youngkin today cordially invited Virginians for a walk-through of the Executive Mansion during Historic Garden Week. The Executive Mansion and its historic Charles […]
Call for Art for Mary Draper Ingles Show
Glencoe Mansion is calling for art for its July-August 2022 Gallery Exhibit, “Follow Her Journey,” a multi-artist show themed on Mary Draper Ingles. Artwork for […]
5/7: NRCC offering free computer tune up
New River Community College will hold a Cyber Day event on Saturday, May 7. Cyber Day is an event where anyone can bring their laptops, […]