News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Affordable and Special Needs Housing Loans
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Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today more than $22 million in Affordable and Special Needs Housing loans for 14 projects across the Commonwealth. The recommended projects
Griffith Statement on House Passage of SAVE Act
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8281, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, also known as the SAVE Act. The legislation seeks to promote
Carter Bank Launches Free High-Interest Checking
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As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, Carter Bank (Nasdaq: CARE) has launched its newest account offering: Lifetime Plus Checking. A free, no fee, no
13 Projects for Appalachian Regional Commission
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Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that he is recommending 13 projects for funding by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), totaling $7.4 million in grants. ARC
Biden Should Step Aside
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Joe Biden’s decision to stay in the presidential race at this point is incredibly selfish. He’s risking American democracy for the sake of his ego.
Establishing Cell Phone-Free Education in Virginia
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Given the increasing evidence of the impact cell phone and social media usage has on education and youth mental health, Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued Executive
The fight for parents’ rights
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Attorney General Jason Miyares today led a 16-state coalition in filing an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to protect parents’ fundamental rights to
Colleges to Protect Veteran Benefits
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Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that each of the leaders of Virginia’s public colleges and universities, including the chancellor of the Commonwealth’s community college system,
Are the Olympic Games Fair?
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On July 26, the 2024 Summer Olympic Games are set to begin in Paris. These competitions provide countries from all over the world the opportunity
July 4th in Christiansburg
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Join us on July 4 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Downtown Christiansburg for our annual Fourth of July Celebration! This family-friendly festival features
Independence Day Festivities in Floyd
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Come join us Saturday, July 6th at Floyd County High School for an afternoon of fun followed by an evening of music and fireworks!!! Independence
July 4 at Old Town Fields
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Join us for a concert with Big Daddy Ray with special guest Jerry Wimmer on Thursday, July 4th at Old Town Fields in Shawsville, VA.