News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
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 […]
Virginia is Ready to Take Full Responsibility for K-12 Education
RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin and Virginia education leaders expressed support for the Executive Order issued by President Donald J. Trump returning education to the states. […]
Christiansburg Police Arrest Bank Robbery Suspect
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – A man is now in custody after robbing a bank in Christiansburg. At approximately 9 a.m., Jeffrey Wayne Norford, age 56, of […]
Wind Advisory Overnight
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY… * WHAT…Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to […]
Paramedic Program Partnership Announced
A formal partnership signing ceremony was held on Tuesday, March 18, at Central Virginia Community College to celebrate the launch of the new Paramedic Program […]
4/25: Pure Prairie League at NRCC
Country rock band Pure Prairie League (PPL) will perform Friday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. at New River Community College in Dublin. The concert is […]
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Transit Center
On Thursday, March 20, 2025, Blacksburg Transit will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the recently completed Transit Center building. A LEED Gold-certified building, the […]