Dec 28
2018
Top 10 Posts of 2018
There’s been a lot great news for Virginia’s New River Valley this year, but which news stories topped the charts? Recap this past year in the NRV by counting down the Top 10 Posts of 2018. The following posts had the most page views online. 10. RU Highlander Ranked #1 Mascot by USA Today USA […] Read moreDec 21
2018
Roanoke Times: Beliveau Estate to Launch New Brewery
FROM THE ROANOKE TIMES — Beliveau Estate Winery will launch a new brewery next year as the popular New River Valley destination looks to broaden its appeal beyond date nights and wine enthusiasts. Owner Yvan Beliveau said he’ll start small with enough beer to accommodate guests at the 60-acre farm. He hopes to offer large […] Read moreDec 04
2018
Virginia Named #4 Best State for Business
VIRGINIA’S NEW RIVER VALLEY – Forbes’s rankings are published for 2018 and Virginia is the number 4 best state for business. Virginia moved up one spot from number 5 in 2017. The ranking also puts Virginia as the number 1 state for quality of life and regulatory environment. The top 10 states feature locations all […] Read moreDec 04
2018
Red Rooster Coffee Named A Top 12 Coffee Roaster in the U.S. by Forbes
FLOYD, VA – Floyd, Virginia is a small but mighty town full of artisans and inventors. A couple of those makers started Red Rooster Coffee in 2010, “with the simple notion of roasting excellent coffee.” Since then, Red Rooster has won numerous awards, including a shout out from Forbes naming Red Rooster one of the […] Read moreDec 03
2018
MELD™ Technology Named Winner and Receives “Market Disruptor” Recognition at R&D 100 Awards
CHRISTIANSBURG, VA – MELD Manufacturing Corporation’s patented MELD™ technology has earned a spot in the 2018 R&D 100 Awards, an international competition that recognizes the 100 most exceptional innovations in science and technology from the past year. MELD™ was selected as the single most disruptive new technology and received a special Market Disruptor award. MELD™, […] Read moreDec 03
2018
Virginia Tech Secures America’s Longest Active Bowl Streak
BLACKSBURG, VA – The Virginia Tech Hokies officially hold the longest active bowl streak in America with 26 straight bowl game appearances. The Hokies beat Virginia last month, which led to a conditional game with Marshall. After sealing the victory of 41-20, the Hokies will officially keep playing in the postseason. Graphic from Virginia Tech […] Read moreDec 03
2018
RU Highlanders Beat First-Ever Ranked Opponent: Texas
RADFORD, VA – The Radford University men’s basketball team took down the no. 17 ranked Texas Longhorns in Austin, Texas on Friday. This is the first time RU men’s basketball has beat a ranked opponent. With only 24 seconds left in the game, the Highlanders took the lead over the Longhorns. RU’s record is now […] Read moreNov 16
2018
New River Robotics Helps Kids Think Like Scientists and Engineers
The Virginia + DC FIRST Lego League (FLL) Regional Qualifier was held at the Blacksburg Middle School by New River Robotics on Saturday, November 10, 2018. FIRST stands for “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.” FIRST was founded in 1989 to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology. Twenty-four teams […] Read moreNov 16
2018
PharmExec: Southeast Biotech Rising Tall in the Valley
~ A look at the booming life sciences scene in southwest Virginia and Raleigh-Durham and Winston-Salem, North Carolina—and the region’s advantages in location, talent, and funding compared to the more glamour spots up north by Michelle Maskaly ~ What the [hell] are you guys doing in southwest Virginia?” That’s the response Josep Bassaganya-Riera, chairman and […] Read moreNov 15
2018