News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
NRCC offers new paramedic program
Starting this fall, New River Community College will begin offering a new paramedic program. The new associate degree prepares students for rewarding careers in emergency […]
Governor’s Plan to Complete Broadband Access
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia has published a proposal to complete the Commonwealth’s goal of providing high-speed internet connection to all homes, businesses, […]
Free Program Helps NRV Adults Achieve GED
If you or someone you know is interested in preparing for the GED, Literacy NRV has a free and flexible program to assist adults with […]
Virginia Tourism Generates $35.1B
Governor Glenn Youngkin and Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) announced today that Virginia’s tourism industry generated a record high $35.1 billion in visitor spending in 2024, […]
Lottery profits generate $901 million for K-12 education
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the Virginia Lottery ended the 2025 fiscal year (FY25) with its second-highest profit total in the Lottery’s 37-year history. Profits generated by Virginia […]
8/8-9: Newport Agricultural Fair
The Newport Agricultural Fair will be celebrating its 89th event in 2024! Built on tradition, the Newport Fair is the oldest Agricultural Fair in Virginia, […]
8/5: National Night Out
Volunteer Montgomery will be set up during this annual event sponsored by the Town of Christiansburg Police Department. The event will be held at Huckleberry […]
8/8: Caregivers Conference
The New River Valley Agency on Aging hosts its 13th Annual Caregivers Conference on Friday, August 8th, in Partnership with the New River Community College […]
Prices Fork Road Speed Limit Changes in Effect
Blacksburg is taking steps to make streets safer for all modes of transportation. Recently, the Town lowered speed limits in Project Area Two, specifically on Prices […]
Wagner, Bristol, and Baseball. Oh My!
As the second half of the Major League Baseball (MLB) season continues, there are noteworthy MLB events that merit the attention of the Ninth District. […]
VBRSP Grants for Businesses
Governor Glenn Youngkin today awarded a total of $40 million in Virginia Business Ready Sites Program (VBRSP) development grants for 13 sites across the Commonwealth. […]
8/5: Town Council Work Session
The agenda for the Blacksburg Town Council work session, scheduled for Tuesday, August 5 at 11am at the Blacksburg Motor Company, can be found at https://blacksburg.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=22&event_id=2680. The agenda […]