News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
8/23: Heritage Day 2025
Join us for a journey back in time at Heritage Day 2025, sponsored by the Montgomery Museum of Art & History! Immerse yourself in the […]
8/16: Dirty Dancing Days Festival
The wait is OVER! 🎶 We’re thrilled to announce that Dirty Dancing DAYS Summer Festival is BACK for 2025! 🕺💃 Join us at Mountain Lake […]
Nursing Home Oversight Executive Order
Governor Glenn Youngkin today signed Executive Order 52, launching a series of initiatives to strengthen oversight of nursing homes in Virginia, ensuring that nursing homes meet […]
8/11-23: Floyd Living Traditions Festival
The 3rd Annual Floyd Living Traditions Festival, to be held rain or shine from 10 AM to 6 PM on Saturday, August 23, is a […]
Wins: Part 2
In a July newsletter, I discussed some wins in recent legislation. Since that newsletter, I secured another legislative win which, if passed by the Senate, […]
HHS Grants to Virginia Tech for Research
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, multiple grants for research. The awards include: $567,977 […]
8/20: ABWA Monthly Luncheon
Join us for our monthly luncheon where the 2025-2026 Officers for the ABWA NRV Express Chapter will be installed. VP of Programming Louise Baker will […]
8/9: Rhythm by the Rails Festival
The Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley announces the return of its popular Rhythm by the Rails Festival, taking place Saturday, August 9, […]
8/9: Mount Tabor Ruritan Fish Fry
Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will hold its August Fish Fry on Saturday, August 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Slusser’s Chapel Picnic Shelter, 1543 […]
8/16-17: Jet Ski Racing at Claytor Lake
The American Jet Sport Association prepares to rumble the New River Valley with the familiar sound of jet skis for the third consecutive year on […]
August 9: Commonwealth Day of Play
Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared August 9th, 2025, as Commonwealth Day of Play, a statewide celebration designed to connect children, families, and communities through joyful, […]
Catwba Man Arrested for soliciting minors
A Catawba, Virginia man was arrested yesterday for his attempted coercion and enticement of a minor. Jacob Ryan Barnett, 34, was arrested yesterday in North Carolina […]