News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Blacksburg Aquatic Center Delayed Opening
Due to an HVAC equipment failure, the Blacksburg Aquatic Center will operate on a delayed opening schedule this week, Tuesday, June 2 – Friday, June […]
6/5-7: Free Fishing Days
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00Whether it’s stripers on the coast, trout in the mountains, or anything in between, it’s […]
APCo requests increase
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00Appalachian Power Company (APCo) is requesting its lowest increase in a base rate review in […]
$1.4 Million in HHS Grants to Virginia Tech
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, two research related grants worth $1,404,763. The funding […]
Vehicle fire leads to two arrests
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00On June 1, 2026 at approximately 0845 hours, Giles County 9-1-1 dispatchers received a call […]
6/7: Scott Ainslie’s Milepost Music Concert
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00Get out your camping chairs and get ready! Scott Ainslie, a new Floyd Resident, will […]
NRCC Philanthropists Honored
Dr. H. Randall Edwards and Dr. Florine Graham have received the 20th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. They were nominated for the award […]
Blacksburg Transit Celebrates Ridership
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00Blacksburg Transit (BT) has been recognized by the Virginia Transit Association as a recipient of […]
Quarterly Town Hall Meeting for Veterans
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00The Salem VA Health Care System will host its Quarterly Town Hall Meeting for Veterans […]
HHS Grants of $2.86 Million to Area Health Centers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded three additional grants to support health centers in Virginia’s Ninth District. The funding breakdown […]
Summer Reading 2026!
Join our all-ages Summer Reading Challenge! We’ll have fun activities, performers, guest speakers, and cool prizes all summer long. Sign up online at https://radfordva.beanstack.org, in the […]