News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
New River Community Action New Location
New River Community Action has moved! New River Community Action has transitioned to a new location. Our Main Office location is now at 206 Third
NRCC president announces retirement plans
New River Community College president Dr. Pat Huber has announced plans to retire, effective at the end of December 2024. Huber assumed the role of
Christiansburg Police Issue Scam Warning
Recently, The Christiansburg Police Department has received several reports of people being victimized by on-line scams resulting from pop-up windows that appear on personal computers.
Winter (and Spring!) Old Time Jam
Calling all musicians and music lovers! We will continue to offer a cold weather venue for old time jams starting this Thursday, January 11. There
1/15: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Blacksburg The Town of Blacksburg will be operating under the following schedule on Monday, January 15 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day:
Grants Awarded to Two Area Businesses
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science has awarded two grants aimed at supporting small businesses
Flood Warning until 7 am Wednesday
FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY. * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE…Portions of north central North Carolina, including
Winter weather advisory until 10 am
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING… * WHAT…Freezing rain. Total ice accumulation up to one tenth of a an
Flood Watch for Tuesday
FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM EST THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT… * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. *
1/20: Eve Watters in Concert
Join us at the Floyd Center for the Arts, January 20, 2024 at 4:00 pm for “Flying Carpet: Tales and Tunes from Around the World
1/13: NRCC Free Concert
The music of Jaelyn Taylor & 21 South and New Ballard’s Branch Bogtrotters will be featured during New River Community College’s Concert Series event on
Wind Advisory Through Tuesday Evening
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST TUESDAY… * WHAT…Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to