News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
NRCC celebrates 2026 graduates at two ceremonies
New River Community College celebrated its 56th annual commencement on Friday, May 15, 2026. Dr. Robert Brandon, NRCC president, presided over graduation and conferred approximately […]
The Fifth Virginia Convention
In June 1775, the English Royal Governor of Virginia, Lord Dunmore, slipped out of Williamsburg under the cover of darkness. He was rowed to a […]
NRCC students win poetry & arts contests
New River Community College (NRCC) is pleased to announce the winners of the Virginia Community College System Poetry & Visual Arts Competition. Participating students submitted […]
Farm Stress Resources Available
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and agricultural organizations are reminding farmers and others in the industry that there are resources, tools and listening ears […]
Flood Advisory In Effect
FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON… WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. WHERE…Portions of southwest and west central Virginia, including […]
Arrest made in sexual assault report
On May 19, 2026, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Merrimac Road area of Blacksburg for a reported sexual assault. Patrol deputies and […]
5/20 Weather Forecast
As a cold front crosses our region today, there is a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms. The main concern will be damaging winds in excess […]
Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance results
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) reports the results of chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance from the Department’s four CWD Disease Management Areas (DMAs) […]
Two arrested on child porn charges
Following a lengthy investigation, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division executed a search warrant on Friday, May 15, 2026, at a residence in […]
Memorial Day Closings
Blacksburg: Memorial Day is Monday, May 25 and the following operating schedules will be in place: Town Offices: Town administrative offices will be closed. Blacksburg […]
A Tribute to Heroes Opening Ceremony
On Memorial Day, May 25, at 2 PM the Radford Noon Rotary, Glencoe Mansion, Radford VFW Post 776, and the Gen. William Campbell Chapter of […]
Nutrient Management Training School
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Nutrient Management Program will offer a two-part agriculture nutrient management training school in June and July of 2026. […]