Aug 16
2022
Montgomery County Earns Top 10 Ranking for Best School Districts in VA
Montgomery County, VA – Inside NOVA recently published an article detailing the top ten Virginia school districts using Niche rankings. Niche ranks school districts based on various criteria, including academics (SAT/ACT scores and state proficiency tests), teacher salaries, expenses per student, and access to extracurricular activities. According to the data, Montgomery County Public Schools has ranked # 10 on the […] Read moreAug 12
2022
Cardinal News Covers Blacksburg-Based Company Aiming for the Stars
New River Valley, VA – Cardinal News recently published an article detailing a role that VPT, a Blacksburg-based company, plays in a planned future mission to space. VPT is no stranger to out-of-this-world projects. They also supplied components for the 2020 Mars Rover Perseverance Mission. “Psyche” is the name of the aircraft currently in development by NASA […] Read moreAug 09
2022
Financial Agreement Reached in NRV Passenger Rail Expansion
Montgomery County, VA – A press release by the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) and Norfolk Southern Corporation recently announced the financial closing of the agreement which will expand passenger rail service from Washington, DC to the New River Valley. “The closing of the Western Rail Agreement is great news for Virginians as this is […] Read moreJul 29
2022
Wing Featured in Bloomberg as Key Player in Emerging Industry
Montgomery County, VA – Wing, the NRV’s local cutting-edge drone delivery system, has landed a feature in Bloomberg. Wing’s drones travel the skies over Christiansburg, VA to deliver packages. The company’s drone aircraft prefer clear, windless weather and are surprisingly light (~10lbs) even loaded with controllers, lasers, cameras, and battery packs required to achieve their […] Read moreJul 28
2022
Two NRV Companies Graduate from VEDP’s VALET Program
Montgomery County, VA – Two companies from Virginia’s New River Valley recently graduated from the Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. The VALET program, which is run by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), “assists Virginia exporters that have firmly established domestic operations and are committed to international exporting as a growth strategy.” Governor […] Read moreJul 27
2022
Radford University Earns 2022-2023 College of Distinction Designation
Radford, VA – Radford University has earned a 2022-2023 College of Distinction designation. This designation from Colleges of Distinction shows that Radford is one of the best colleges across the Commonwealth of Virginia. According to their website, “Colleges of Distinction was created in 2000 to help students and their parents navigate the overwhelming process of […] Read moreJun 21
2022
FloydFest Featured in 2022 Blue Ridge Festival Guide
Floyd County, VA – FloydFest is considered one of the “best events in the Blue Ridge” this summer according to Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine. The festival was featured in the magazine’s 2022 Blue Ridge Festival Guide. The 2022 festival will take place from July 27-31. Here’s what the Blue Ridge Festival Guide had to say […] Read moreJun 03
2022
VT Explores the Relationship Between Quantum Networks & Cybersecurity
New River Valley, VA – An article published by Virginia Tech explains how researchers at the university, in tandem with the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI), are exploring quantum computing and its potential to revolutionize the cybersecurity landscape. Per the article, “Quantum systems have properties that provide inherent security in communications. Unlike “classical” networks, which comprise […] Read moreMay 16
2022
Giles County Hikes with Views Featured in Go Hike Virginia
Giles County, VA – Sweeping vistas, fresh mountain air, and abundant wildlife are just a few reasons to get out and explore Giles County. Go Hike Virginia recently featured an article detailing a trio of trails that are sure to please those yearning for picture-perfect panoramas. Here’s a list of the Giles County trails featured […] Read moreMay 16
2022