News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
4/30: Kroger Mid-Atlantic Hiring Event
Kroger Mid-Atlantic is opening the doors for new associates to join the company this spring. The hiring event is part of a nationwide hiring effort […]
The City Nature Challenge 2022
The City Nature Challenge (CNC) is a friendly competition between cities all over the world to see which one could observe the most nature over four days. […]
4/30: Shred-a-Thon
The Shred-a-Thon event will be held Saturday, April 30 from 9am-12pm at Blacksburg Community Center Parking Lot at 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Please bring your […]
Parks and Recreation Trip Registration Openings
Reservations are still being accepted for a Fabulous Trip to Hudson Valley, New York June 7-10. Trip includes 3 nights Hotel Accommodations, 3 Breakfasts & […]
Grants Help Glencoe Mansion Undertake New Projects
Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery recently received three grants, totaling more than $9,000 from Virginia state agencies. A $3,520 grant from Virginia Humanities will assist […]
Funding for School Violence Prevention
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) has been awarded $631,262 in competitive federal funding from the U.S. Department […]
Funds for Public School Digital Floor Plans
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the availability of $6.5 million through the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) to assist public schools in the development […]
Pulaski Hospital Adds Pet Therapy Patient Care
LewisGale Hospital Pulaski announced the addition of pet therapy, also called animal-assisted therapy, offering a well-trained therapy dog who provides comfort and affection as patients […]
DMV Introduces New Mileage Choice Program
RICHMOND – Beginning July 1, 2022, Virginians who own a fuel-efficient vehicle may be able to save money on their highway use fee by enrolling […]
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 […]