News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Nonfarm Employment Increases
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that according to the BLS Current Employment Statistics Survey (“CES” or “establishment survey”) Virginia’s nonfarm employment grew by 2,100 jobs
Cars for Homes Campaign
Habitat for Humanity of the New River Valley (NRV) is launching a community-wide initiative through the Cars for Homes program to raise $90,000—enough to fund
Executive Order Promotes Licensing Transparency
Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued Executive Order 39 Promoting Transparency and Efficiency in Permitting and Licensing to reduce wait times, reduce costs and improve the
Hurricane Helene Recovery Update
RICHMOND, VA – Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Directive 9 Establishing the Office of Hurricane Helene Recovery and Rebuilding within the Office of the
10/23: Toms Creek Basin Community Meeting:
The Toms Creek Basin Planning team will host a community meeting on Wednesday, October 23 from 5:30pm – 7:00pm at the Blacksburg Community Center to
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Opening
A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will be opening in Montgomery County at the Montgomery County Government Center at 755 Roanoke
New managing broker at Coldwell Banker Townside
Coldwell Banker Townside, REALTORS® is excited to announce the latest addition to their New River Valley team. Kelly Griffin has joined the local real estate
Freeze Warning in Effect Overnight
FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT THURSDAY. This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest North Carolina, southwest Virginia, west central
The Human Experience Project
The Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley presents “The Human Experience Project,” featuring large-scale oil mixed-media works by artist and philosopher Katy Shepard.
General Fund Revenues Exceed Forecast Expectations
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that total general fund revenues increased 12.4 percent for the month versus the same period last year
Freeze Warning Issued
FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT WEDNESDAY… WHAT…Temperatures in the low 30s. WHERE…Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west
11/6: Concert to Benefit Hurricane Relief
The Montgomery Museum of Art & History Set to Host a Concert of Diverse Appalachian Music & Dance; 20% of all Ticket Sales will go