News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
6/19: Juneteenth Observation
BLACKSBURG: The Town of Blacksburg will be operating under the following schedule in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday on Monday, June 19: Town Offices Town
Water Fun with Inflatables Camp
This camp provides a fun recreational experience for children. Bring a bathing suit, towel, and a change of clothes and a snack (no peanut products).
6/18: Pulaski County Juneteenth Celebration
Spend a fun afternoon celebrating Juneteenth this Sunday, 2:00- 5:00 at Wilderness Road Regional Museum in Dublin. Featuring a variety of kids activities and crafts,
6/17: Summer Solstice Fest
The following road closures will be in place on Saturday, June 17 beginning at 9am for the 2023 Summer Solstice Fest in Downtown Blacksburg: Main
Blacksburg July 4th Parade Entries Needed
Participants are needed for Blacksburg’s July 4th parade, which is organized by the Mount Tabor Ruritan Club. The parade starts at 2 pm from Eheart
6/13: Joelton Mayfield
Nashville-based songwriter Joelton Mayfield will be performing at The Milk Parlor on Tuesday, June 13 with Kevin Knight. 211 Draper Rd NW in Blacksburg. Doors
NRCA Target Election for Floyd
PURPOSE OF THE ELECTION: To elect target area representative to sit on the Board of Directors of NRCA to represent Floyd County. The Board manages
6/10: Gift Card Family Bingo
20 tickets are still available for the Volunteer Montgomery Family BINGO Fundraiser. Get your tickets by Friday, June 9th! All donations for tickets and extra
Thank a Farmer
I recently read an article in the Roanoke Times about a report done by Stacker.com listing the Virginia counties with the most farmland. According to
DMV Issues Three Million REAL IDs
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has issued more than three million REAL ID compliant driver’s licenses and identification cards. Beginning May 7, 2025,
Appalachian Strings at Floyd Center for the Arts
Opening June 10 from 5-7pm at the Floyd Center for the Arts will be two new exhibitions: Appalachian Strings in the Hayloft Gallery and Anima
6/10 & 11: Floyd Artisan Trail
On Saturday and Sunday, June 10 & 11, 10am – 5pm, Floyd County artisans, farms, galleries, and more will open their doors for this year’s