News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
9/23: The Price Sisters in concert
Join us at the Floyd Country Store on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 7:00 pm for a live concert with The Price Sisters. Tickets are
9/27: Your Solar Questions Answered
Co-presented by Town of Blacksburg’s Sustainability Manager, Carol Davis and Sustainable Blacksburg, ‘Lunch and Learn: Your Solar Questions – Answered!’ will be held at the
Youngkins Donate Salary to Life Enrichment Center
Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin yesterday announced the donation of their salary to the Life Enrichment Center (LEC), a non-profit that
10/6: Ash Devine in Concert
Ash Devine in Concert: First Friday Listening Room at the Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley. October 6, 2023 5-8pm Ash Devine draws
August General Fund Revenues Exceed Forecast
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that general fund revenues are ahead of forecast by $204.8 million year-to-date. Among the major sources, general fund revenues are
Governor Signs Executive Directive on AI
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today Executive Directive Number Five (2023) on Artificial Intelligence (AI), acknowledging the critical role state government must play in ensuring effective oversight of
Missing teen in Floyd County
UPDATE:Ms. Yaunsem has been located. The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 15-year-old juvenile. Irelyn Mae Yaunsem was last seen in Floyd
Scam Alert: September 19
Today, the Blacksburg Parks and Recreation Department was made aware of a fraudulent message being circulated on the ‘Everything Blacksburg’ Facebook group, regarding a ‘fall
Body found in Claytor Lake identified
Divers entered the water and found a Jeep Grand Cherokee in approximately 12 feet of water, with the body of Jean Cecilia Lester, 79, from
10/7: Floyd Radio Show
Join us at the Floyd Country Store on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 7:00 pm for the Season 11 Premiere of The Floyd Radio Show
Blacksburg Launches OpenGov
The Town of Blacksburg has launched a new online permitting system for the submission and processing of land development applications. The user-friendly and intuitive nature
NRCC offers motorcycle safety courses
New River Community College is offering several beginner motorcycle rider safety weekday and weekend courses throughout the fall. The Basic Rider Course (BRC) multiday classes