News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
NRCC launches Pathways to Professions
The New River Community College Educational Foundation recently launched a public fundraising campaign to support NRCC’s Pathways to Professions Program, a new initiative designed to […]
ReCode Blacksburg Technical Review Report
The Technical Review and Approaches Report is now available as part of our ReCode Blacksburg project on the Let’s Talk Blacksburg webpage along with additional […]
30 TRIAD chapters share $75K
RICHMOND, Va. – Attorney General Jones announced the distribution of $75,000 to 30 TRIAD chapters across the state, as part of the 2026-2027 TRIAD grant. Each […]
10/24: Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular!
The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce is excited to partner with Pulaski County Parks and Recreation for the 8th Annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Randolph Park […]
Governor Urges Congress to Confront AI Risk
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today urged U.S. congressional leadership to take immediate action to confront the unprecedented risks posed by the rapid development of artificial […]
Mountain View Humane Announces $45,000 Grant
A generous grant from Alley Cat Rescue is helping Mountain View Humane make a difference for community cats throughout Southwest Virginia. Earlier this year, Alley […]
VDOT weekly traffic alert: September 18-25
The list of forecasted highway projects is now online. These are projects that may impact traffic traveling in the 12-county Salem Transportation District over the […]
Governor signs Data Center Accountability Framework
Governor Abigail Spanberger unveiled Virginia’s new Data Center Accountability Framework — the most comprehensive and aggressive data center accountability effort in the country. The Governor’s […]
Healthy Moms Healthy Babies
The alarming rates of maternal and infant mortality in the United States demand continued federal diligence. Reportedly America suffers from the highest maternal and infant […]
Construction begins 9/28 on Prices Fork/Peppers Ferry Road
Weather permitting, starting Monday, September 28, work will begin at the intersection of Route 685 (Prices Fork Road) and Route 114 (Peppers Ferry Road) in […]
The British Take New York
Washington and his men were defending New York City. On September 15, 1776, William Howe’s troops landed at Kip’s Bay, northeast of Manhattan along the […]
9/19: Emergency Preparedness Fair
JOIN US ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th for an Emergency Preparedness Fair, at Floyd EcoVillage, 11:00am to 3:00 pm. Click Here for Schedule and Door Prize […]