News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
12/6: Grinch’s Ornament Party
The holidays are around the corner and with the joyous season comes the sass of the Grinch! Paint his infamous green hand holding an ornament,
Den Hill Road Crash
Shortly after 0700 hours on today’s date, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Blacksburg Fire and Rescue Dept. responded to a motor vehicle crash with entrapment involving
New Recreational Software Transition
On Nov. 30th, our Aquatic and Recreation Centers will be transitioning to a new software to track memberships! The new system will help us better
12/1: Winter Lights & Holiday Parade
Downtown Blacksburg’s Winter Lights activities will be held on Friday, December 1 on College Avenue from 3-8pm. College Avenue will be closed beginning at 11am
Local Scouts elect first female Lodge Chief
Cara Newbill, an Eagle Scout with Scouts BSA Troop 158 in Blacksburg, VA, has been elected as the area’s first female Lodge Chief in the
Glencoe Mansion Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Glencoe Mansion is pleased to announce the celebration of its 25th anniversary on Saturday, December 2, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm, with a special program
NRVHBA 2023 Microgrant Awards
The New River Valley Home Builders Association (NRVHBA) is dedicated to their Workforce Development and community outreach endeavors and is pleased to announce the first
12/8: Christmas on Main
Each December, the Town holds Christmas on Main in Downtown Christiansburg. Join us on Dec. 8 starting at 5 p.m. for Christmas at the Market
NRCC offering free computer tune up
New River Community College will hold a Cyber Day event on Saturday, Dec. 2. Cyber Day is an event where anyone can bring their laptops,
Get your home winter-ready
With El Niño returning for the first time in four years, Virginia could be in for a cold, snowy winter. While last winter was relatively
Fire Investigation
This fall, forest fires have been significant in the 9th District and causes are yet to be determined. In September, I held a hearing in
Canode, Jr., George Nathan
George Nathan Canode, Jr., 78, of Shawsville, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. He was born on November 10, 1945. George was preceded in