News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Weather Outlook for 7/28
Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening. The greatest threat is damaging winds. Localized flash flooding, large hail, and isolated tornadoes are secondary threats.
9/21-26: Specialist Jewelry Buying Event
A Specialist Jewelry Buying Event, Hosted at Kent Jewelers from September 21-26, 2026. Rothschild Trading Company invites Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and the New River Valley to […]
8/3: Special Meeting of VFIFA
Virginia’s First Industrial Facility Authority is holding a special called meeting of its Board of Directors on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Pulaski County […]
Blacksburg Launches School Zone Speed Safety Program
The Town of Blacksburg and the Blacksburg Police Department have launched a new School Zone Speed Safety Program to improve safety for students, parents, school […]
$460,260 HHS Grant to Tech for AI in Health Care
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $460,260 grant. The funding will support research […]
Smart use of AI can improve American healthcare
Monday, July 27, 2026 – U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, penned a new […]
8/8: Mount Tabor Ruritan Fish Fry
FISH FRY: Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will hold its August Fish Fry on Saturday, August 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Slusser’s Chapel Picnic […]
Legislative Momentum on Health Care
Lawmakers take actions on various issues to make a difference. In the health care space, it often seems I work around the clock to assess […]
July photo club winners
Joyce Sims of Radford won The Radford Photo Club July challenge, flowers, with a photo of Bee Balm growing in her garden. Allison Franklin of […]
Weather Outlook 7/26
After several days of quieter weather, the severe weather risk returns for the Eastern Piedmont as a disturbance moves through the area this evening. Scattered […]
7/27-8/1: NRV Fair
The 2026 New River Valley Fair kicks off their Opening Night featuring a Demolition Derby on Monday, July 27, 2026. The New River Valley Fair […]
Weather Outlook 7/24
A stalled front to our south will keep cloudy and cool conditions in place today, with rain chances increasing this afternoon. Showers and a few […]
