News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Memorial Day
On the last Monday of May each year, we set aside a day to honor those who have fallen in defense of our country. Throughout […]
NRV Senior Olympics 2022
Ninety-three participants from throughout the New River Valley came to the Wytheville Community Center to compete in the annual New River Valley Senior Olympics. The […]
Red Cross Volunteers Needed
Everyday American Red Cross Blood Services Volunteers help support our lifesaving mission in valuable ways. Currently we need community volunteers to serve as Blood Donor […]
35 named outstanding students at NRCC
Thirty-five students from the New River Valley were recently recognized as 2022 Outstanding Students in a Curriculum/Subject Area by New River Community College. Students from […]
RSVP Volunteer Celebration
RSVP held its annual Volunteer Celebration on Tuesday, May 24th at Creed Fields Park in Elliston with approximately 50 attending. Thank you to the following […]
NRCC recognizes first nursing scholars recipients
New River Community College recently recognized the recipients of the first class of NRCC Nursing Scholars, a new scholarship program that fosters opportunity and success […]
6/4: The Slocan Ramblers Live
Join us at the Floyd Country Store on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 7:30 pm for a live concert with The Slocan Ramblers. Tickets are […]
2022 Real Estate Taxes: Due: June 6
Town of Blacksburg Real Estate Tax invoices for the first installment of 2022 have been mailed and are due by Monday, June 6, 2022. If […]
John & Mary Jean Brown awarded VCCS Chancellor’s Award
John and Mary Jean Brown of Blacksburg have received the Virginia Community College System’s Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. They were nominated for the […]
Missed Signals, Misplaced Priorities: A Biden Administration Pattern
In times of crisis, Americans look to the president of the United States for leadership. If we do so now, however, we would only see […]
Civil rights restored to more than three thousand
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that civil rights have been restored to 3,496 Virginians. The consideration for restoration of rights is coordinated by the Secretary […]
Governor says unemployment rate steady
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced Virginia’s unemployment rate held steady at 3 percent in April, while total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 13,600 jobs. The […]