The NRV Named a Top 10 Job Market by USA Today

VIRGINIA’S NEW RIVER VALLEY – The Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford MSA (also know as Virginia’s New River Valley or the NRV) was named the #6 Top Job Market in the U.S. according to USA Today, yesterday. The ranking was created by Zippia, a job search site that used data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Zippia looked at […] Read more

Eggleston Featured in “Lost Communities of Virginia”

Eggleston, VA, once a bustling town in Virginia’s New River Valley, is still a regional destination, but for a different reason. The old general store turned gourmet restaurant, The Palisades Restaurant attracts visitors for miles, but Eggleston looks a lot different than it used to. Eggleston is considered a “Lost Community” in Virginia, according to […] Read more

Blacksburg the #4 Best Affordable College Town for Recent Grads – And Everyone Else

BLACKSBURG, VA – The Town of Blacksburg was ranked the #4 Best Affordable College Town for Recent Grads (And Everyone Else) by Realtor.com. Their data team looked at 700 markets with at least 1 four-year university and 10,000 undergraduates in the area. The rankings were done considering percentage of students, unemployment rates, home appreciation, and […] Read more

A Whopping 16 NRV Favorites Named “Best of the Mountains”

Virginia’s New River Valley was not mentioned once or twice, but rather 16 times in Blue Ridge Country Magazine’s “Best of the Mountains.” From hiking trails to wineries, the NRV has some great places to visit… and readers agree. Check out how the NRV ranked: #1 Favorite Waterfall: The Cascades This 70 ft. waterfall attracts […] Read more

JBR Vineyards & Winery Opens New Tasting Room

~ JBR Tasting Room Now Open! ~ FROM GILES COUNTY, VA – Tucked in the mountains of Giles County, JBR Vineyards & Winery has been developing their grape vines since 2006. The first bottle of Giles County wine was sold on May 28, 2015. Two varieties of classic wine grapes (vitis vinifera) are exclusively grown: […] Read more

10 Things to Do in the NRV This Summer

Note: July 8, 2021: This blog post, which was originally published in May 2018, was updated to reflect current information about the summer activities on this list. New River Valley, VA – Whether you’re a student, a long-term resident, or anything in between, Virginia’s New River Valley has no shortage of summer activities. Explore every […] Read more

Mahindra Group Expands to the NRV in the VT Corporate Research Center

BLACKSBURG, VA – Mahindra Group, one of the world’s largest farm equipment production companies is expanding to Virginia’s New River Valley with an office at the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center. The expansion was announced yesterday on-site at the VTCRC. It is now the largest internationally headquartered tenant in the park. “Mahindra Group strives to […] Read more

MELD Manufacturing Corporation Awarded RAPID + TCT Innovation Award for Patented MELD Technology

The accolade recognizes technological advancement in the 3D printing and additive manufacturing industries FROM MELD, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, VA – On Thursday, April 26, 2018, MELD Manufacturing Corporation was selected from the more than 300 exhibitors at RAPID + TCT 2018 as the recipient of the Innovation Award. RAPID + TCT, a 3D printing and additive […] Read more

New NRV Community Pages Now Live

NEW RIVER VALLEY, VA – Onward NRV has officially published new NRV community pages that showcase each county and city in the region. Each page can be accessed by hovering over the “Our Region” tab or visiting the “Our Region” page. “The new and improved community pages on our regional website do a great job […] Read more

NRV Company TORC Is Disrupting the Auto Industry

If you haven’t heard, automated and driverless technology is thriving in Virginia’s New River Valley. That’s right, NRV Company TORC and their revolutionary technology are disrupting the auto industry. Founded in 2005, TORC continues to create and refine self-driving technology for varying environments, from city street bustle to off-road adventure. TORC actively works with mining […] Read more