News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
2/17: Presidents Day
BLACKSBURG: Town Offices will be closed. Blacksburg Transit* Operating on Full Service in Blacksburg. BT offices will be closed. Visit https://ridebt.org for more information. Blacksburg Community Center* Operating […]
New Online System to Obtain Permits Coming
The Town of Christiansburg is excited to announce a new online system to obtain permits, beginning in Spring of 2025. This system will provide streamlined […]
2/17: George Washington Day
In observance of George Washington Day, Town Hall will be closed. The Aquatic Center will be open from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Recreation […]
Arrowhead Sanitary Sewer Work
Beginning Feb. 10, 2025, the Town of Christiansburg will begin sanitary sewer rehabilitation work in neighborhoods near South Franklin St., south of the I-81 overpass. […]
Weather-related notices
BLACKSBURG: Town of Blacksburg administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, due to anticipated winter weather. The Blacksburg Aquatic Center and Community […]
Winter Storm Warning Update
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY… WHAT…Heavy mixed winter precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 4 to 8 […]
Pursuit leads to arrest of Bluefield man
On February 10, 2025, at 9:19a.m., the Radford City Police Department located a stolen vehicle in the 1200 Block of Rock Road East. When officers […]
State of Emergency Due to Approaching Storm
Governor Glenn Youngkin today declared a state of emergency in advance of the impending winter weather. He is urging all Virginians to take preparatory actions […]
Tuesday into Wednesday: Winter Storm Warning
WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY… * WHAT… Heavy mixed winter precipitation expected. Total snow and […]
Winter Storm Watch Starting Monday Night
WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON… WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 6 inches and […]
NRVRC Purchased a New Office Building!
In December, the New River Valley Regional Commission purchased the former American National Bank building at 2950 Market Street to become the agency’s new office […]
New River Valley Passenger Rail Station Authority
The New River Valley Passenger Rail Station Authority is happy to report that the Planning Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is now officially […]