News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Safer Housing Grants
Three Virginia projects are included in today’s announcement of more than 200 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development investments to improve infrastructure, housing and economic conditions
Virginia’s Research Triangle Launched
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia will make a significant investment to launch a biotechnology, life sciences, and pharmaceutical manufacturing network to foster collaboration
$500K to develop rail service in the NRV
Today, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration has awarded $500,000 to the Virginia Department of Rail
Hanratty to Serve as Deputy Town Manager
The Town of Blacksburg has hired Matt Hanratty to serve as its Deputy Town Manager following the departure of Chris Lawrence in October. In 2006,
12/9: Green and Gold Gala
At 6:00 p.m. on December 9, 2023, the Christiansburg Institute Alumni Association, Inc. (CIAA) will gather at The Highlander Hotel in Radford, VA for their
12/9: Winter Wonderland
Come witness the magic! The Christiansburg Recreation Center is transforming to a winter wonderland on Saturday, December 9 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. There will be plenty
12/11-15: Santa Claus is Coming!
Santa’s sleigh is in the shop, getting fixed up before his big night. In the meantime, he’s borrowing one of Christiansburg Volunteer Fire Department’s trucks
12/10: Holiday Music by The Old Pros
The Old Pros Big Band Orchestra of New River Community College will present holiday music Sunday, December 10, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
A Date Which Will Live in Infamy
On December 7, 1941, just before 8:00 am, the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service launched a surprise attack on the United States. The U.S. naval
Building Blocks for Virginia Families
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia will make a significant investment in early learning and childcare. The Building Blocks for Virginia Families initiative will
12/16: Floyd Holiday Market
The 2023 Holiday Floyd Farmers Market on December 16, 2023 10AM – 2PM promises to be a good one! Santa, music, caroling, coffee, food and
Southwest Virginia Native Plants Guide
The NRVRC was awarded a grant from the Virginia Outdoors Foundation to create and print the Southwest Virginia Native Plant Guide. The guide is complete