News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
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
More Audits Coming from the IRS
Even the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recognizes that more audits are coming. They admitted as much on September 8, 2023. Since taking office more than
Photo of the Year Contest
When you think of Christiansburg, what do you see? Is there a specific place or activity that comes to mind? Share your response with us
9/23: Sheep & Goat Festival
On Saturday, September 23, 2023, the New River Valley Sheep and Goat Club will be hosting the Third annual G.O.A.T. [Greatest of All Time] Sheep
Governor Delivers on Promises and Signs Budgets
The budget delivers an additional $1 billion in tax relief for all Virginians, on top of last year’s historic $4 billion RICHMOND, VA – Governor
Griffith to Lead Hearing on Maui Fires
Thursday, September 14, 2023 – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chair of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, is announcing that he will
9/17: Hunter Education Course
The Virginia Basic Hunter Education course is required for first time hunters prior to purchasing a hunting license. Hunter safety courses became mandatory in 1988
9/16: Blacksburg Brew Do
Blacksburg Brew Do, hosted by The Blacksburg Partnership, is this Saturday, September 16 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., with VIP early access at Noon.
9/30: Campus Cruise-In at NRCC
New River Community College’s Campus Cruise-In will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in parking lot A at NRCC
6th Annual Patriot Day
Volunteer Montgomery completed our 6th annual Patriot Day project by distributing baskets filled with baked goods and prepackaged snacks to 18 emergency service agencies in
$295,294 for Biotherapeutics, Inc.
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, one of the institutes that make up the National Institutes of Health, has awarded $295,294