News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
$223 million for soil and water conservation
The Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost-Share (VACS) program has been allocated $223 million in cost-share funding for FY 2026, the highest level of investment in the […]
7/4: Blacksburg Community Band Concert
Please join the Blacksburg Community Band at our last concert of the 2024-2025 season before our summer break! Friday July 4th we are performing a […]
Severe Thunderstorm Warning!
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…Central Pulaski County in southwestern Virginia… * Until 730 PM EDT. * […]
Rural School Transportation Bill Signed
Today, Governor Youngkin signed HB 2720, patroned by Delegate Terry Austin, allowing rural school districts with fewer than 4,500 students to explore alternative student transportation […]
Virginia Growth and Opportunity Grants
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced more than $6.8 million in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grant awards for eight projects aimed at advancing […]
7/10: Mary Draper Ingles Exhibit
Glencoe Mansion will unveil its new exhibit, “Mary Draper Ingles: Steps to Revolution,” on Thursday, July 10, with an opening reception beginning at 5 PM, […]
Heat Waves and Power Grids
As the U.S. Congress continues to deliberate on a reconciliation package to deliver to President Trump’s desk ahead of July 4, Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) […]
12 Grants to Local Food Production Projects
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced 12 infrastructure grant awards, totaling more than $497,000, to support local food production and agricultural facilities in the state. Administered […]
7/3-5: Chasing SS Cars & Vintage Steel
Large 3 Day Automotive Swap Meet, A large Judged Car/Truck Show On Saturday 5th, Must Be Registered By 12 Noon, Vendors Selling New And Used […]
7/3: Radford Star Spangled Skies
Plan to join us on July 3rd in Radford for Star Spangled Skies! A fireworks display celebrating Independence Day!
Virginia Reaches Record Business Investment
Today, Governor Youngkin announced plans by EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure to invest more than $17 billion in Louisa County through the development of a high-tech data […]