News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
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 […]
10/25: Tour de Dirt
Explore the scenic back roads of Floyd County this Saturday, Oct. 25 during the 2025 Tour de Dirt! Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just […]
Merck to create 500 jobs in expanded Elkton site
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, is starting construction on a $3 billion, 400,000-square-foot […]
NRV Businesses Win Best of Virginia 2025
Virginia Living magazine honored 107 destinations and businesses from the New River Valley in its Best of Virginia 2025 awards for Southwest Virginia. Each year, readers cast their […]
Tech to Work with Army Re-using Metal
Virginia Tech recently announced that they will be working in a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Army Research Laboratory in cutting-edge advanced manufacturing research to find better approaches […]
Radford Photo Club October Winners
A fly, a bird, and a grasshopper featured in winning photos Joyce Sims of Radford won The Radford Photo Club’s October challenge, Macro, with a […]
Notice of Center and Day Care Home CACFP Participation
The Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) Special Nutrition Programs’ team is excited to celebrate the institutions participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program […]
104 Marketing Grants to Boost Virginia Tourism
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that 104 local tourism programs will receive more than $625,000 in matching-grant funds to boost the period between peak and […]
Christmas Parade Entries & Vendors Wanted
The Christmas Parade will take place in conjunction with the Town of Christiansburg’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Christmas at the Market, known collectively as […]
$110 million in flood preparedness funding
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation today announced the opening of the sixth round of the Community Flood Preparedness Fund. Communities across the commonwealth […]