News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Holiday Trip to Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Join Blacksburg Parks and Recreation December 3 – December 5 for a holiday getaway filled with entertainment, culture, and festive cheer. Enjoy programs such as […]
2025 Woman of the Year Awards
The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) New River Valley Express Chapter announced the recipients of their annual Woman of the Year awards during their monthly […]
$3,032,736 USDA Grant to SWVA Biochar LLC
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded SWVA Biochar LLC, based in Floyd County, Virginia, a $3,032,736 […]
Refuse and Recycling Collection Delay: July 22
Due to an equipment issue on GFL collection trucks running today, July 22, refuse and recycling collection will be delayed for the areas of Bixby Court, Woolwine Street, 409-603 Ellett Road, Glen Cove Lane, Honeysuckle Drive, Trillium […]
House passes bill giving Fairlawn a zip code
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3095, directing the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities in the […]
AstraZeneca to build in Virginia
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced AstraZeneca, a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines, selected Virginia for its largest single […]
Musicfest joins the NRV Fair for Pulaski County Night
(Dublin, Virginia) – July 21, 2025, Pulaski County Parks and Recreation is proud to announce this year’s third Musicfest will be held at the New […]
APCo conducting test of Claytor generator
Appalachian Power will conduct a three-hour required test of its electricity generating units at the Claytor hydroelectric project in southwest Virginia, beginning at approximately 3 […]
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Southwestern Roanoke County in west central Virginia… East central Pulaski County in southwestern Virginia… The City of Radford in southwestern Virginia… […]
9/27: Wilson Fairchild in concert at NRCC
Country music duo and sons of the Statler Brothers, Wilson Fairchild, will perform Saturday, September 27 at 7:30 p.m. at New River Community College in […]
Flood watch in effect from noon today
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE…Portions of North Carolina, including the […]