Floyd Named Most Underrated City in Virginia

FLOYD, VA – Thrillist named Floyd the most underrated city in Virginia. Due to its outdoor recreation opportunities and creative culture, Floyd made the list of underrated cities in all 50 states. Matthew Meltzer writes: This hippie town set atop the Blue Ridge Plateau is the state’s best outdoor recreation destination outside Shenandoah, with hiking, […] Read more

Virginia Tech and Radford University Men’s Basketball Make it to the NCAA Tournament

NEW RIVER VALLEY, VA – The men’s basketball teams in the NRV are headed to the NCAA Tournament. The Virginia Tech Hokies (no. 8 seed in the East Region) received an at-large bid and will face Alabama (no. 9 seed) this Thursday, March 15. After winning the Big South Championship last week, the Radford Highlanders […] Read more

Bikeshare Coming to the New River Valley

NEW RIVER VALLEY, VA – The New River Valley will soon have a bikeshare program, complete in Spring 2018. The NRV bikeshare program will service Montgomery County, the towns of Christiansburg and Blacksburg, and Virginia Tech. The program will start with 12 stations and 88 bikes. Users can both purchase memberships or rent by the […] Read more

The Beauty of the NRV on the Big Screen

NEW RIVER VALLEY, VA – Did you know there are movies filmed in the NRV? That’s right, the sites of Virginia’s New River Valley are on the big screen. This month, filmmakers visited Blacksburg and Giles County for Black Dispatch, a civil war era love story told by Director Shea Sizemore and Producer Chip White. […] Read more

There’s No Excuse for Being Bored in the NRV

While Virginia’s New River Valley may be a collection of small towns, the amount of things to do here is anything but small. There are tons of events in the NRV. In fact, there are tons of events in the NRV daily. Whether it’s large, nationally acclaimed annual festivals, or weekly happy hours, these small […] Read more

Carilion NRV Gets Green with New Solar Field

NEW RIVER VALLEY, VA – Carilion New River Valley Medical Center finished constructing a new solar field last month. This 4,000 panel system is one of Carilion’s Sustainability Initiatives. This new source of clean energy supplies about 17% of the hospital’s annual energy needs. Carilion NRV Solar Field Video from Carilion Clinic YouTube Carilion New […] Read more

Blacksburg Named #1 Safest City in Virginia for 2018

BLACKSBURG, VA – Blacksburg is the no. 1 Safest City in Virginia for 2018 according to alarms.org and the National Council for Home Safety and Security. According to alarms.org, Blacksburg averages just 0.97 violent crimes per 1,000 inhabitants. With rates like that, it’s no wonder why Blacksburg is the safest city in Virginia. This ranking […] Read more

Erik the Travel Guy Goes to Montgomery County, VA

Erik the Travel Guy in Montgomery County VA! MONTGOMERY, VA – Erik the Travel Guy, a travel guru dedicated to inspiring others to explore the world, recently journeyed through Montgomery County, VA! Check out Erik’s video, which tours much of Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and the rest of Montgomery County. Watch Erik visit classics like Smithfield Plantation, […] Read more

Governor Northam Announces 60 New Jobs in Giles County

~Cogar Manufacturing to invest $2.5 million to relocate and expand manufacturing operation~ RICHMOND, VA – Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Cogar Manufacturing, a manufacturer of material handling equipment primarily for the natural resource industries, will invest $2.5 million to relocate its manufacturing operation from Beckley, West Virginia, to the former Caterpillar facility in Giles […] Read more

Radford #1 and Blacksburg #6 Best Places for Singles in Virginia

NEW RIVER VALLEY, VA – If you’re looking for love in the NRV, then you’re in the right place. Radford (#1) and Blacksburg (#6) were ranked some of the best places for singles in Virginia, according to homesnacks.net. Best Places for Singles in VA: 1. Radford 2. Charlottesville 3. Richmond 4. Alexandria 5. Harrisonburg 6. […] Read more