News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Rich Creek Autumnfest Seeks Vendors
Now accepting applications for vendors, crafters and food trucks for Rich Creek Autumnfest. September 12, 2026. For more info contact Debbie Morris at 540 726 […]
Governor Restores Voting Right to 66K former felons
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced today that since taking office in January, her administration has restored the right to vote for 66,085 Virginians who were formerly […]
Weekend Weather Outlook
After one more rain-free day, showers and storms will increase in coverage across the area Saturday into Sunday. Temperatures will trend milder through Saturday, then […]
$2.4 Million in Grants for Biomedical Innovation
Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced a $2.4 million investment in Virginia’s life sciences ecosystem through Virginia Catalyst’s highly competitive grant program. Virginia Catalyst was founded […]
More Legislative Momentum on Health Care
In July 2025, I received an appointment to be Chairman of the Health Subcommittee for the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. In the first […]
Drought Update
A sharp contrast in conditions across the region this month. West of the Blue Ridge: 6 to 8 inches of rain has led to ABOVE […]
Regional AEMT partnership producing early success
A new community college regional partnership to expand Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) training is already producing impressive results, helping strengthen the emergency medical services […]
APCo to test generators
Appalachian Power Company (APCo) will conduct a required test of its generating units at the Claytor Hydroelectric Project in southwest Virginia on Thursday, July 30, […]
8/1: Paper Assembly House Grand Opening
A new independent stationery and gift shop is opening on Main St in Radford. Paper Assembly House, located at 225 W. Main Street, will celebrate […]
Tailgate Parking Raffle
Park Like a VIP, Cheer Like a Hokie, and Support Your Community! YMCA at Virginia Tech Launches Exclusive Tailgate Parking Raffle for the 2026 Football […]
Phone Scam Alert
We’ve received reports of a phone scam, in which callers are claiming to be law enforcement and informing victims that a warrant has been issued […]
Maryland’s Largest Battle of the Revolution
As Americans celebrated the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in early July 1776, the war for that independence was already spreading across the colonies. […]
