Mar 01
2018
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 moreFeb 23
2018
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 moreFeb 22
2018
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 moreFeb 16
2018
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 moreFeb 14
2018
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 moreFeb 13
2018
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 moreFeb 08
2018
Narrows the #4 Safest Place to Live in Virginia
NARROWS, VA – The Town of Narrows in Giles County, Virginia was named the #4 Safest Place to Live in Virginia by Niche.com, a website which ranks best places to live, school districts, colleges, and more. The ranking assesses 9,932 places in the U.S. and was formulated based on data mainly from the Federal Bureau […] Read moreFeb 02
2018
Floyd and Giles in Top 15 Counties in VA to Buy a House
NEW RIVER VALLEY, VA – Both Floyd and Giles Counties ranked in the top 15 for Niche’s 2017 Best Counties to Buy a House in Virginia. The housing rankings were formulated based off data from the U.S. Census, the FBI, Zillow, and other data sources. The rankings include 90 counties in Virginia. Floyd County ranked […] Read moreJan 30
2018
Floyd County Tourism Office Receives $10,000 Grant from Virginia Tourism Corporation “Crush Friday” Program Marketing Fund
FLOYD COUNTY, VA – Floyd County (VA) Tourism Office announced that it has received a $10,000 grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) “Crush Friday Program” grant fund. “Crush Friday” is part of VTC’s ongoing efforts to support U.S. Travel’s “Project: Time Off” initiative, encouraging citizens to utilize unused vacation days. In total, VTC awarded […] Read moreJan 30
2018