News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Set Clocks Ahead One Hour This Weekend
It’s that time of year again, folks! Remember to set your clocks ahead Saturday night.
3/14: Free Concert at NRCC
The music of Marshall Page & the Coal Mountain Band and Slate Mountain Ramblers will be featured during New River Community College’s Concert Series event […]
2026 LEGO Home Building Contest
The New River Valley Home Builders Association (NRVHBA) is excited to announce the opening of registration for the LEGO Home Building Contest, sponsored by Carter […]
Commonwealth Listening Tour
Governor Abigail Spanberger today kicked off her Administration’s “Commonwealth Listening Tour” in Hampton with a roundtable discussion focused on strengthening Virginia’s public schools, setting Virginia […]
Griffith Supports EPA Brownfields Grant
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 – The U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment held a hearing entitled “Ready for Reuse: Legislative Proposals […]
3/28: NRCC Campus Cruise In
New River Community College’s Campus Cruise In will be held on Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in parking lot A at […]
HHS Grant to Virginia Tech
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $709,867 grant. The funding supports research into […]
3/21-22: George Washington Train Show
The Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society (C&OHS) announces its annual George Washington Train Show, a two-day fundraising event taking place March 21–22, 2026, in Clifton […]
Chili Cookoff Raises $11,500
FLOYD, VA — The Rotary Club of Floyd recently presented checks to Floyd County Emergency Medical Services, the Floyd Volunteer Fire Department, and the Floyd […]
Interstate Group Expanding in Giles County
Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that Interstate Group LLC is investing $8.9 million to expand operations at the company’s manufacturing facility in Giles County. The […]
3/8-14: Virginia Flood Awareness Week
The Department of Conservation and Recreation is recognizing March 8-14 as Virginia Flood Awareness Week to encourage Virginians to learn about flood risks in their […]
March 28: Cyber Day at NRCC
New River Community College will hold a Cyber Day event on Saturday, March 28. Cyber Day is an event where anyone can bring their laptops, […]