News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Year-end revenues add surplus of $572 million
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Fiscal Year 2025 general fund revenues exceeded the official forecast assumed in the 2025 Appropriation Act by $572.0 million. Total […]
8/4-8: Downtown Sidewalk Pressure Washing
Beginning Monday, August 4, contractors will begin pressure washing sidewalks in downtown Blacksburg. The work will continue throughout the week, until Friday, August 8. Caution […]
Virginia Veterans Network Tops 30,000 Registered Users
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that the Virginia Veterans Network (VVN), a resource built by veterans for veterans, has reached 30,000 registered users across the Commonwealth. This […]
$419,080 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech for Cancer Treatment Research
Monday, July 28, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $419,080 grant. […]
Special Opportunity
As your representative, I am privileged to visit the White House for important events. This year, I attended White House events celebrating major developments. I […]
$414,482 Grant to Virginia Tech for Cancer Research
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $414,482 grant. The funding supports cancer research. […]
July photo club winner
Bill Kennedy of Christiansburg won both the theme category and the open category at the Radford Photo Club’s July meeting, which was a picnic held […]
Title IX Violations in Northern Virginia School Divisions
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) determined that the gender policies of five school divisions in […]
Holiday Trip to Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Join Blacksburg Parks and Recreation December 3 – December 5 for a holiday getaway filled with entertainment, culture, and festive cheer. Enjoy programs such as […]
2025 Woman of the Year Awards
The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) New River Valley Express Chapter announced the recipients of their annual Woman of the Year awards during their monthly […]
$3,032,736 USDA Grant to SWVA Biochar LLC
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded SWVA Biochar LLC, based in Floyd County, Virginia, a $3,032,736 […]
Refuse and Recycling Collection Delay: July 22
Due to an equipment issue on GFL collection trucks running today, July 22, refuse and recycling collection will be delayed for the areas of Bixby Court, Woolwine Street, 409-603 Ellett Road, Glen Cove Lane, Honeysuckle Drive, Trillium […]