Pearisburg Featured in Virginia Living Magazine

Giles County, VA – Virginia Living recently featured an article on Pearisburg as a “hiker’s mecca”. The article highlights the fact that over 50 miles of the Appalachian Trail (AT) runs through Giles County, where Pearisburg is located. It’s a place where “thru-hikers” and “section hikers” can find some rest and restock before moving on. […] Read more

NRV Manufacturer Partners with Virginia Tech

Montgomery County, VA – Businesses in the New River Valley have a unique opportunity to partner with world – class universities and colleges like Virginia Tech, Radford University and New River Community College. Recently Virginia Tech reported that some of their graduate students in the Pamplin College of Business have been working with NRV manufacturer […] Read more

Radford University Launches Free Tuition Program for Virginia Residents

Radford, VA – Radford University recently announced that it is promoting access to affordable higher education through its Radford Tuition Promise. For qualifying incoming undergraduate freshman and transfer students that are Virginia residents, the Radford Tuition Promise will cover the full cost of their tuition at Radford University. The program is funded by federal, state, […] Read more

Radford University Partners with City of Radford to Launch The HUB

Radford, VA – The HUB at Radford for Economic Development opened on October 17th following a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This new partnership between Radford University and the City of Radford will “serve as an economic development support system to help businesses thrive in the City of Radford and across the region. The dynamic facility will transform […] Read more

Regional Consortium Awarded Federal Tech Hubs Strategy Development Grant

Regional Consortium Awarded Federal Tech Hubs Strategy Development Grant 10.24.23 / PRESS RELEASES Oct. 23, 2023 – A consortium led by the New River Valley Regional Commission has been selected for a highly competitive $500,000 federal Tech Hubs Strategy Development Grant. “This is exciting news and a testament to our region’s burgeoning prowess in additive […] Read more

NRV Vineyards and Wineries Trail

New River Valley, VA – Virgnia has been growing wine since the colonial era and is listed in the Top 10 Wine Regions of the USA by USA Wine Ratings. Fall not only brings about a range of colors in Virginia’s New River Valley but is also a time for harvest as grapes become ready […] Read more

Camrett Logistics to Expand and Create 58 New Jobs In Pulaski County

Third-Party Logistics Services Provider to Expand in Virginia Camrett Logistics to expand capacity in Pulaski County, creating 58 new jobs RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Camrett Logistics, a full-service third-party logistics (3PL) company headquartered in Wytheville, will invest over $2 million to expand capacity in Pulaski County. The investment in Dublin […] Read more

2 NRV Locations Featured in Southern Living for Best Fall Foliage in Virginia

New River Valley, VA –Southern Living recently highlighted two locations in the New River Valley on their “15 Virginia Parks Where You Can Catch the Best Fall Foliage” list. Claytor Lake State Park in Pulaski County was #4 on the fall foliage list. The article said, “enjoy a day on the water at the 4,500-acre […] Read more

Radford University Ranks #2 on Forbes VA’s Best Online Colleges 2023

Radford, VA – Forbes recently ranked Radford University’s online programs as some of the best in Virginia. Forbes stated that “Virginia is a state to watch as its technology sector becomes one of the most diverse and fast-paced in the nation.” They ranked online colleges in Virginia that can provide hands-on learning for people to […] Read more

New LewisGale Montgomery ER Coming to Christiansburg

Montgomery County, VA – WDBJ7 recently reported that work has begun on a new emergency room in the town of Christiansburg. This will be LewisGale’s first freestanding ER in the New River Valley. There are 2 others located in the Roanoke area. HCA LewisGale Montgomery COO Devin Tobin said, “We have seen it really enhance […] Read more