News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
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
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00Six people were injured this morning in an acid spill at the Celanese Corporation plant […]
Deadline Extended for Leading Lights Nominations
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00NRV Leading Lights has extended the deadline to receive volunteer award nominations from across the […]
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 […]
Call to Artists: Signal Cabinet Public Art Project
The Town of Blacksburg Public Arts Committee is seeking design submissions from artists who are local, regional, or familiar with the Blacksburg area. Designs will […]