Top 10 Blog Posts of 2024

New River Valley, VA – Virginia’s New River Valley had an incredible 2024! From major grants to prestigious rankings, the stories that people enjoyed the most highlight the region’s vibrant growth and community spirit. Join us as we countdown the top ten posts from TheNRV.org that captured the most clicks this year: 10. Floyd County […] Read more

Virginia Tech Honored with Federal Counterintelligence Award

Montgomery County, VA – Virginia Tech recently reported that they were honored with the Department of Defense’s 2023 Jack Donnelly Award for Excellence in Counterintelligence. This award highlights Virginia Tech’s exemplary security program and leadership in preventing foreign entities from compromising national security. Virginia Tech was one of only five recipients among over 12,000 eligible […] Read more

Montgomery County Awarded Grant for Cleanroom

New River Valley, VA – The Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) recently awarded more than $2.5 million in grants to 21 projects focused on creating workforce pipelines for targeted industries and supporting the cultivation of critical industry resources to attract and grow Virginia-based businesses. Montgomery County in partnership with the City of Roanoke […] Read more

NRV Companies Win Virginia Manufacturers Association Awards

New River Valley, VA – The Virginia Manufacturers Association (VMA) recently honored excellence and innovation in manufacturing at their annual gala by celebrating the winners of the Virginia Manufacturing Cup. These awards showcase “the coolest things” made in Virginia and highlights the incredible work and diversity of the manufacturing sector in the Commonwealth. Virginia’s New […] Read more

Virginia’s New River Valley Featured in Virginia Economic Review

New River Valley, VA – The Virginia Economic Review recently featured Virginia’s New River Valley in their latest edition “Big Thinking for the Future: The Innovation Issue”. The NRV is celebrated as a vibrant center for creativity, culture, and groundbreaking innovation. In the article “A Research Hotbed by an Ancient River”, the region is recognized […] Read more

10 Winter Activities in the NRV

New River Valley, VA – Winter is a magical time to explore Virginia’s New River Valley (NRV). From holiday traditions to outdoor adventures and cozy indoor escapes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here are ten activities to make the most of the winter season in the NRV: 1. Floyd Center for the Arts Winterfest […] Read more

VCOM Receives Department of Health Grant

Montgomery County, VA – U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith recently announced that the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) in Blacksburg has received a $444,816 grant from the HHS U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support research and training in complementary and alternative medicine. This grant, awarded through the HHS National Center […] Read more

Pembroke’s NanoSonic Awarded DOE Grant

Giles County, VA – U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith recently announced that NanoSonic, Inc., located in Pembroke, was awarded a $1,150,000 Read more

Giles County Receives Broadband Grant

Giles County, VA – Cardinal News recently reported that residents of Giles County now are a step closer to reliable, high-speed internet access. Giles County was one of 25 applicants to apply for funding from the Virginia Telecommunication Initiative handled by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development and received 4.2 million for their […] Read more

Radford University has Dramatic Increase in Enrollment

Radford, VA – WSLS 10 recently reported that Radford University has brought in more new students this school year than any year previously. According to the story, Radford recorded a 28% increase in freshman enrollment and a 39% increase in new transfer students. Growth at the university is due to several new programs, most notably […] Read more