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

NRV Researchers Receive Funding for Cybersecurity Projects

New River Valley, VA – Virginia Tech recently reported that “the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) will be investing approximately $700,000 in seven experiential learning projects that give students crucial cybersecurity, on-the-job training in areas such as privacy protection and mobile software development.” Of the seven projects selected, Radford University spearheads a project about technology enabled […] Read more

Innovative Startups Find Opportunities in the NRV

New River Valley, VA – Virginia’s New River Valley (NRV) is the perfect location for businesses to flourish. It’s not hard to see why many startup businesses choose to be part of the economic landscape in the NRV. With its easy access to talent, strategic location, and an innovative businesses community, the NRV is a […] Read more

Fall Activities in the NRV

Note: September 26, 2023: This blog post, which was originally published in September 2022, was updated to reflect current information about fall activities on this list. New River Valley, VA – Fall is a beautiful time to be in the New River Valley. Daytime temperatures remain summer-like, while crisp evening air subtly transforms the rich […] Read more

CHP Announces First Home Sold in New River Home Trust

Montgomery County, VA – Community Housing Partners (CHP) recently reported on a remarkable moment in the New River Valley, the first home sold under the New River Home Trust. The New River Home Trust was created in 2023 as a partnership between CHP, Montgomery County, and the Town of Blacksburg to increase access to affordable […] Read more

New River Community College Ranks #4 for Best College Tuition in Virginia

Pulaski County, VA– New River Community College ranks fourth for Best College Tuition in the state of Virginia by SmartAsset. SmartAsset determined the rankings for Best College Tuition by looking at five different categories: student retention rate, tuition, student cost of living, scholarships and grant offerings, and starting salary for new graduates. New River Community […] Read more