News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Virginia Mortgage Relief Program
The Virginia Mortgage Relief Program (VRMP) helps homeowners experiencing pandemic-related financial hardship and need assistance. Financial hardship can be due to job loss/business closure, reduction
Comcast Boosts Xfinity Speeds
Today, millions of Xfinity Internet customers are waking up to faster speeds at no additional cost. As the need for data increases in ever-connected households, Xfinity is
Vendors Wanted for Craft & Direct Sales Show
The Riner Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a Craft and Direct Sales Show on April 6th at Auburn High School. The show is open
4/13: In-Person Service Academy Day
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) will host his 2024 Service Academy Day event on Saturday, April 13, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in the Richardson
3/20: ABWA March Luncheon
Join us for our monthly luncheon where we will celebrate International Women’s History Month, we will hear from Jennifer Harris, Montgomery County Public Information and
Update: Missing Teen from Rural Retreat
UPDATE: ELIGH has been located and is SAFE. Thanks again for your help. #TheAWAREFoundation ———————– The Wythe County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing
3/16: Melody, Harmony, & Rhythm
On Saturday, March 16, in Blacksburg, VA. Blue Ridge Vocal Connection, a regional chorus based in the New River Valley will be hosting a choral
Rural Health Care & Pharmacies
Since coming to Congress, I have worked to find ways to protect and promote access to health care for rural Americans. One aspect of rural
3/17: Zoom virtual event:
Have you ever wondered about hosting an international exchange student? Have you ever looked for alternative volunteer options within your community? Have you ever wanted
OurBus connects Roanoke Airport to Blacksburg
Since 2021, OurBus has offered convenient, reasonably-priced rides to and from Virginia Tech’s main campus in Blacksburg, VA. This year, a new experimental service will
Accidental shooting in Montgomery County
On March 1, 2024, deputies were dispatched to the 3200 block of Peppers Ferry Road for a reported accidental shooting. Upon arriving, an 11-year-old female