News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Consumer Alert about 23and Me Bankruptcy
RICHMOND, VA – Attorney General Jason Miyares today issued a consumer alert regarding 23andMe’s bankruptcy filing and the rights Virginians have concerning their genetic data. […]
4/12: Mount Tabor Ruritan Biscuit Breakfast
On Saturday, April 12th, from 8 am to 10 am, Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will be serving up hot biscuits topped with delicious sausage gravy, […]
Hardie Helping Hands Blessing Bags
James Hardie is partnering with the New River Community Action (NRCA) again to raise awareness of the homeless crisis in our surrounding counties. The James […]
Dawn and Night Photos win Radford Photo Club challenges
John Phillips of Pulaski won the Radford Photo Club’s Color challenge at the March meeting with a photo taken at 6:44 a.m. on March 4. […]
4/5: Family Fun Festival at NRCC
A “Family Fun Festival” will be held at New River Community College in Dublin on Saturday, April 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The […]
Elon Musk: Status Quo Will Not Work
On March 18, astronauts sent to space by NASA and its historical aerospace partners could not be brought home by that same team. SpaceX came […]
Governor signs bill banning artificial colors in schools
RICHMOND, VA – Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin today signed 185 pieces of legislation, including HB 1910 and SB 1289 carried by Delegate Hillary Pugh Kent and Senator Emily Jordan prohibiting public elementary […]
Dog Obedience Class Begin on Saturday!
There are still spaces available for the Spring Dog Obedience class, offered by Blacksburg Parks & Recreation. Classes will start on Saturday, March 22 in […]
Youngkin announces Compete to Win priorities
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed 180 pieces of legislation, including a package of bipartisan priorities that are part of his ongoing efforts to make sure […]
$11 Million for Abandoned Mine Land Revitalization
Governor Glenn Youngkin and Congressman Morgan Griffith announced today that $11 million in federal funding is now available to drive economic development in southwest Virginia’s […]
Acid spill at Celanese injures six workers
Six people were injured this morning in an acid spill at the Celanese Corporation plant in Narrows. Three are being treated at Carilion Giles Community […]
Deadline Extended for Leading Lights Nominations
NRV Leading Lights has extended the deadline to receive volunteer award nominations from across the New River Valley (NRV) for the 2024-2025 year. The nomination […]