News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
12/6-7: Winterfest & Festival of Trees
Join us in celebrating one of the Floyd Center for the Arts’ most beloved and longest-standing traditions — Winterfest & the Festival of Trees! Now […]
Democrats collecting for pets
The Pulaski Democrats will collect pet food at their Wednesday, Dec. 3, meeting to donate to the Pulaski County Animal Shelter and the Humane Society […]
12/3: Joseph Habedank Christmas Concert
Joseph Habedank Christmas Concert – This Wednesday in Pearisburg – First United Methodist Church – Dec 3 – 7 PM Hi friends! We are excited […]
Medicaid Expansion: Promises Made, Promises Not Kept
In multiple newsletters this year, I outlined important policies Republicans advanced in the reconciliation bill from this summer. I also outlined inconsistencies with Democratic Party […]
12/6: YMCA Holiday Village
The YMCA invites families to experience the joy of the season with two festive activities designed to create lasting memories and spread holiday cheer. What’s […]
11/29: Art is Relative Exhibition
The Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley will open a new exhibition, Art is Relative, with a public Open House on Saturday, November […]
12/7: Community Band Winter Concert
Oh my goodness – events totally beyond our control have caused us to have to move the location and the time of our Winter Concert, […]
Construction Progress at Cambria and Radford
VPRA’s New River Valley project will enhance freight and extend passenger rail service along the corridor between Roanoke and the New River Valley (NRV). In […]
Freedom First Credit Union Appoints Brent Jenkins
Freedom First Credit Union is excited to announce the appointment of Brent Jenkins as Chief Business and Wealth Officer. Brent will be leading the Private […]
Salem VA Health Care Housed 113 Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it permanently housed 51,936 homeless Veterans across the country in fiscal year 2025. That number is 4,011 more Veterans […]
12/3: Town Hall Meeting for Veterans
The Salem VA Health Care System will host its Quarterly Town Hall Meeting for Veterans on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the […]
Federal Grants to Prevent Suicide in Veterans
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $4.5 million in federal grants to support suicide prevention efforts for veterans. This funding […]