News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Crooked Road Announces New Affiliates
The Crooked Road has accepted six new Affiliate Venues onto Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. The 2026 Affiliate Venue additions include: the Newport Community Center, the […]
3/28: Family Fun Festival at NRCC
A “Family Fun Festival” will be held at New River Community College in Dublin on Saturday, March 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in […]
Food Lion Launches Orange Bag Campaign
Food Lion customers can support local communities through annual hunger-relief campaigns SALISBURY, N.C. – As part of its commitment to helping end hunger, Food Lion Feeds is launching […]
Photo club announces Holiday winners
Mike Gummer of Christiansburg tied for first in The Radford Photo Club Christmas photo contest at the February meeting with a close-up photo of the […]
Five Slices, Infinite Fun: Try Y’s Pi Returns!
The YMCA at Virginia Tech invites community members of all ages to celebrate Pi Day at the 5th “Try Y’s Pi” event, a delicious and […]
Searching for Cures
February 28 is recognized as Rare Disease Day. Accordingly, numerous advocacy groups gather in DC to lobby lawmakers about rare disease research, treatments and potential […]
Art Happens Here: NRV Edition
The YMCA at Virginia Tech proudly announces Exploring Art in the NRV, a community wide exhibition celebrating the extraordinary creativity, diversity, and artistic vibrancy of the […]
Governor Recognizes Black History Month Centennial
Governor Abigail Spanberger today issued a proclamation recognizing February 2026 as the 100th anniversary of Black History Month to honor and celebrate the heritage, contributions, and accomplishments […]
Bobbert named new Director of Innovation
The Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance is pleased to welcome Chip Bobbert, new Director of Innovation, to the team. The Director of Innovation is a new […]
Making America healthy again starts with rural communities
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, penned a new op-ed that details major health […]
Delegate Franklin’s Rideshare Bill Passes
Delegate Lily Franklin (HD-41) announced today that her legislation expanding requirements for rideshare driver background checks passed both the House and Senate with unanimous support […]
Sinking Creek Bridge to be Closed Temporarily
Weather permitting, starting Monday, March 2 at 8 a.m. the bridge over Sinking Creek on Route 772 (Sinking Creek Road) in Giles County will be […]