News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
197 Local Tourism Programs to Receive Grants
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that more than $2 million in matching grant funds will be awarded to 197 local tourism programs across the Commonwealth. These […]
6/12: Hope to Walk Ribboncutting
Hope To Walk 10th Anniversary Celebration Noon, Thursday, June 12 The local nonprofit Hope To Walk Hope to Walk is celebrating 10 years of serving […]
Radford Photo Club to meet on Juneteenth
The Radford Photo Club will meet on Thursday, June 19, at 6 p.m. at the Radford Public Library. The speaker will be Retired Naval Aviator […]
Upcoming Concerts by Blacksburg Community Band
Please join the Blacksburg Community Band at two upcoming concerts! Saturday June 14th from 5:30-6:30pm we will be performing a free concert during the Mt […]
Are Blackouts or Brownouts Coming?
Many families have prepared for the return of summer. Plans include pool parties, barbecues and vacations. Some plans will account for summer heat. Air conditioning […]
Participants Needed for Blacksburg Parade
Participants are needed for Blacksburg’s July 4th parade, which is organized by the Mount Tabor Ruritan Club. The parade starts at 2 pm on Eheart […]
Meredith to Serve as City Manager
Radford City Council appointed Mr. Todd Meredith as the City Manager, for Radford, at their June 5, 2025 Special Meeting. Mr. Meredith will begin with […]
NRV CARES Thanks Outgoing Director Andi Golusky
NRV CARES (New River Valley Child Advocacy, Resources, Education, and Services) announces the departure of Executive Director Andi Golusky after more than six years of […]
9th Annual Gospel Sing: June 7
The Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation will host its 9th annual Gospel Sing, part of the New Town Festival Series, on Saturday, June 7, from […]
NRCC Automotive Technology Program
New River Community College is now enrolling students for its automotive technology program, beginning this fall on campus. Designed for both adult learners and recent […]
A message from Project Linus
On June 14, we will have an in-person Blanket Day and Volunteer Appreciation Event to celebrate 25 years of Project Linus in the New River […]
Christiansburg Community Garden
We are officially accepting applications for 2025! Please email you application to Austin Gilmore at agilmore@christiansburg.org Our Community Garden is located at 1525 Roanoke Street. […]