6+ day, 13+ hour ago   (73+ words) School Zone Speed Safety Enforcement Begins September 9 New River Valley News On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, the School Zone Speed Safety Program will transition from the 30-day warning period to full enforcement. Vehicles recorded traveling at or above the established 11mph threshold in…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (541+ words) RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today encouraged eligible Virginia families to apply for Virginia SUN Bucks, one of the Commonwealth’s summer nutrition programs that helps families put food on the table during summer break. SUN Bucks offers eligible families a one-time…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (233+ words) In recognition of their academic excellence during the summer 2026 session, 45 New River Community College students have been placed on the President’s List and Dean’s List. Certificates will be mailed to the recipients in the coming weeks. To be placed on…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (993+ words) Through membership, the P.E.O. Sisterhood has brought together more than half a million women in the United States and Canada who are passionate about helping women advance through education, while supporting and motivating them. In addition to educational philanthropies, the P.E.O. Sisterhood…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (150+ words) Governor Abigail Spanberger today encouraged Virginians to take advantage of reduced prices for back-to-school shopping during Virginia’s sales tax holiday weekend — running from Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9, 2026. During this sales tax holiday weekend, Virginians can buy school supplies — including…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (261+ words) The Town of Blacksburg and the Blacksburg Police Department have launched a new School Zone Speed Safety Program to improve safety for students, parents, school staff, and all community members traveling through local school zones. The Town adopted an ordinance…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (278+ words) Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00 Radford University and Virginia Tech ranked in the top 10 2026 Best Value Colleges in Virginia by Niche.com. Radford University came in at #9 while Virginia Tech topped out the…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (965+ words) In recognition of their academic excellence during the spring 2026 semester, 625 New River Community College students have been placed on the President’s List and Dean’s List. Certificates will be mailed to the recipients in the coming weeks. To be placed on…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (473+ words) Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced more than $5.6 million in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grants to support projects focused on increasing energy reliability, investing in advanced manufacturing, strengthening national security, and creating good-paying job opportunities for Virginians across…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (176+ words) We welcome our community to experience the following events that are free and open to the public. Call (540) 443-1601 for any questions. Art Exhibit Opening Reception – Soil to Soul Date: Friday, June 5 Place: The Alexander Black House | 204 Draper Road SW, Blacksburg…...