News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Wind Advisory Starting this evening
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST THURSDAY… * WHAT…Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to […]
Oversight of Nursing Homes Accomplishments
Governor Glenn Youngkin today hosted a public event at the Patrick Henry Building to recognize major accomplishments delivered under Executive Order 52, “Strengthening Oversight of Virginia’s […]
Onward NRV Launches “NRV Talent Network”
Onward New River Valley (Onward NRV) has launched the NRV Talent Network, a new LinkedIn group created to help college students, recent graduates, early-career professionals, […]
General Fund Revenues Surge in December
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Virginia’s general fund revenues grew 21.0 percent ($641.9 million) in December compared with the same month last year, exceeding projections […]
Short-term project management programs
Registration is now open for two short-term project management programs at New River Community College, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Project Management Professional […]
Annual Youth Exhibitions
Each year, the Floyd Center for the Arts presents its Annual Youth Exhibitions, celebrating the creativity of young artists in the region while recognizing the […]
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training
New River Community College has an upcoming Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training session that can help businesses reduce costs and increase productivity. Green Belt […]
Apartment maintenance technician program
Registration is open for an upcoming apartment maintenance technician short-term training program at New River Community College. NRCC, in partnership with the National Apartment Association […]
Education Freedom Tax Credit
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Virginia was the first state in the nation to opt in to the Education Freedom Tax Credit, also known as […]
Wind Advisory For Sunday
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY NIGHT… * WHAT…West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 […]
Pain Clinic Owner Sentenced
ROANOKE, Va. – John Gregory “Greg” Barnes-a former mortgage broker who, seeking a “recession proof” business model, purchased pain clinics throughout the Western District of […]
BHS Student wins Congressional App Challenge
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that Nathan Chen of Blacksburg High School won the Congressional App Challenge in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District. His app, […]




