News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Governor Signs HB 553
Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin ceremonially signed HB 553 in conjunction with the Governor’s Grocery Roundtable, sponsored by Deputy Majority Leader Israel O’Quinn, R-Washington, which directs […]
Earth Day Tree Planting at Glencoe Mansion
Some 15 representatives from local communities gathered recently on Earth Day to plant trees purchased with monies from a clean water and reforestation grant project […]
Christiansburg Receives Grant for Concerts
The Town of Christiansburg Parks and Recreation received a $1,250 grant for its Rockin’ Main Street Concert Series. The Town will partner with local groups […]
BT Announces Summer Bus Driver Hiring Program
Blacksburg Transit announced its summer bus driver hiring program today. The bus driver hiring program features a $2,000 hiring/training bonus along with a $13.56 per […]
Governor’s Statement on Supreme Court “Leak”
Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin released the following statement on reports of draft Supreme Court opinion: “I am in utter disbelief that the sacred confidentiality of […]
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 […]