News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Labor Day and Ukrainian Situation
Throughout our country’s history, the American worker has constantly made important contributions. American industry, powered by the great contributions of the workforce, helped our progression […]
Five former mines to be reclaimed
Governor Glenn Youngkin and Congressman Morgan Griffith announced five projects selected for funding through the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) program, a federally funded […]
10/11: NRV Heart Walk
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. August 15, 2025 – The American Heart Association will bring the community together in a fun, meaningful way this fall with the 2025 […]
Summer 2025 President’s and Dean’s Lists
In recognition of their academic excellence during the summer 2025 session, 32 New River Community College students have been placed on the President’s List and […]
8/28: New Kiosk at Hale Community Pollinator Garden
On Thursday, August 28 at 5:00 p.m., community members are invited to the Hale Community Pollinator Garden at 215 Maywood Street, Blacksburg, VA for the dedication of a new kiosk […]
SWVA Biochar Receives USDA Expansion Grant
SWVA Biochar LLC, based in Floyd County, Virginia, has been awarded a $3,032,736 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development. The funding, part […]
Giles County Broadband Groundbreaking
Giles County has officially broken ground on a broadband project that was announced last year. The project secured a $4.2 million grant through the Virginia Telecommunications Initiative […]
10/26: Jump into Mystery at Beliveau Farm Winery
Join Jump into Mystery on Sunday 10/26 at 2pm for a Halloween murder mystery at Beliveau Farm Winery! This will be an interactive murder mystery […]
Meet the Candidate at Democrat Picnic
The annual Democratic Committee of Pulaski picnic will be Saturday, Aug. 23, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Dublin High School Memorial Shelter at […]
State Police Address Posts on Missing Children
Virginia State Police is aware of multiple social media posts raising concerns about missing children across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Virginia State Police is not […]
Casework Wins
Some of my columns this summer focused on recent legislative victories in DC. As your representative, it is equally important to highlight the casework wins […]
September Programs at CAC
September 2025 Programs, Swim Lessons, & Fitness Classes Toddler Tuesdays Tuesday Mornings, September 2-30 10-11am Free Admission for Ages 6 and Under! Toddlers will rule […]