News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Rural Health Transformation & SNAP error rates
Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued two executive directives, one launching a Rural Health Transformation effort and the other launching an Administration initiative to materially reduce […]
8/16: Eastmont Tomato Festival
Festival for all-things-tomato! Free Admission to the festival located at Meadowbrook Center courtyard – 267 Alleghany Springs Road, Shawsville, VA; Tomato-themed food for sale includes […]
8/16: NRV Touch-a-Truck
Get ready for the BIGGEST YEAR YET of Touch-a-Truck NRV with 60+ vehicles, kids’ activities, and educational opportunities! Come celebrate our 10th Anniversary at Uptown […]
8/23: Heritage Day 2025
Join us for a journey back in time at Heritage Day 2025, sponsored by the Montgomery Museum of Art & History! Immerse yourself in the […]
8/16: Dirty Dancing Days Festival
The wait is OVER! 🎶 We’re thrilled to announce that Dirty Dancing DAYS Summer Festival is BACK for 2025! 🕺💃 Join us at Mountain Lake […]
Nursing Home Oversight Executive Order
Governor Glenn Youngkin today signed Executive Order 52, launching a series of initiatives to strengthen oversight of nursing homes in Virginia, ensuring that nursing homes meet […]
8/11-23: Floyd Living Traditions Festival
The 3rd Annual Floyd Living Traditions Festival, to be held rain or shine from 10 AM to 6 PM on Saturday, August 23, is a […]
Wins: Part 2
In a July newsletter, I discussed some wins in recent legislation. Since that newsletter, I secured another legislative win which, if passed by the Senate, […]
HHS Grants to Virginia Tech for Research
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, multiple grants for research. The awards include: $567,977 […]
8/20: ABWA Monthly Luncheon
Join us for our monthly luncheon where the 2025-2026 Officers for the ABWA NRV Express Chapter will be installed. VP of Programming Louise Baker will […]
8/9: Rhythm by the Rails Festival
The Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley announces the return of its popular Rhythm by the Rails Festival, taking place Saturday, August 9, […]
8/9: Mount Tabor Ruritan Fish Fry
Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will hold its August Fish Fry on Saturday, August 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Slusser’s Chapel Picnic Shelter, 1543 […]