News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Blacksburg Farmers Market New Hours – Nov. 1
Beginning Saturday, November 1, the Saturday hours for the Blacksburg Farmers Market will change. The new hours will be 9am – 2pm through the end […]
11/2: Walk to End Alzheimer’s
The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s New River […]
Governor Outlines Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance
Governor Glenn Youngkin outlined the parameters of the Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) initiative, a Commonwealth-supported food assistance effort established by Executive Order 54 under […]
Deer mating season equals increased collisions
On Nov. 2, the clock shifts back an hour, meaning earlier morning and shorter evening light. With that change, many people will be commuting home […]
Buckle Up, Phone Down Campaign
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the Virginia High School League (VHSL) are proud to announce a new partnership to promote safe driving […]
Can You Spot A Lie?
Outrageous tall tales, quick wit, and belly laughs fill the June Bug Center on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., when Southwest […]
Griffith to Punchbowl News: “You can’t backfill that you’re hungry”
As the ongoing U.S. government shutdown threatens a shortfall in funding the SNAP program for November, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) spoke to Punchbowl News […]
Democratic Tricks, Virginia Treats
Families are gearing up for Halloween! While haunted houses and horror movies are sure to induce fear for many children, nothing excites our communities more […]
Governor declares state of emergency
Governor Glenn Youngkin today declared a state of emergency to provide emergency hunger relief for Virginians in response to the Democrat Shutdown causing Supplemental Nutrition […]
Lasting Impressions Exhibition at NRCC
The Fletcher Gallery at New River Community College (NRCC) presents Lasting Impressions, an exhibition honoring the influence of NRCC’s beloved former art department chair and […]
Blacksburg Museum Fall/Winter Events
We welcome our community to experience the following events during the fall and winter months. Most events are free and open to the public. For […]
VDOT Hearing on widening I-81
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) invites the public to attend a design public hearing for a project to provide additional capacity and improve safety […]