News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Afghanistan
August 26th marked the anniversary of the killing of 13 American servicemembers in Afghanistan. As you recall, the Biden-Harris Administration in April of 2021 announced
Labor Day Closings
Blacksburg: The Town of Blacksburg will operate on the following schedule on Monday, September 2: Town Offices Town administrative offices will be closed. Blacksburg Transit Blacksburg
August photo club winners
Joyce Sims and Linda Waggaman, both of Radford, tied to win the Radford Photo Club rain challenge for August. Sim’s photo shows a young
$213,204 NIST Grant for Automated Driving Systems
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded a $213,204 grant to Virginia Tech. The funds awarded will go
The Glencoe Sessions Fall Music Series
FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge and Glencoe Mansion are pleased to sponsor an exciting new musical collaboration with rising bluegrass star Addie Levy called, “The
DMV Promotes Brake Safety Awareness
As a part of Brake Safety Week in Virginia, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles’ (DMV) Law Enforcement Division is supporting the Commercial Vehicle Safety
$750K grant to Dublin
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Town of Dublin a $750,000 grant for brownfield site development. The development of these properties may
Volunteer Montgomery Chili Cook-off
Volunteer Montgomery is excited to announce that we are holding our first Chili Cook-Off fundraiser and we would like to invite you to participate! This
CNP Credential Partnership
The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is proud to announce our newest Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Campus Partner: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Through this partnership,
Constituent Work
As the final quarter of the 118th Congress is underway, there are pressing issues that will come to federal lawmakers’ attention. Of issues that will
Short-term project management programs
Registration is now open for two new short-term project management programs at New River Community College, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Project Management
Fine Arts Center Opens Blacksburg Location
For the past 46 years, the Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley has been a champion for art and the artists in the