News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Creating a Legal Retail Cannabis Market in Virginia
Governor Abigail Spanberger, Senator Lashrecse Aird, and Delegate Paul Krizek today announced an agreement to create a safe, legal, and well-regulated adult-use retail cannabis market through […]
Legislation Signed to Prevent Gun Violence
Governor Abigail Spanberger — alongside Virginia law enforcement officers, students, doctors and nurses, and families impacted by gun violence — yesterday signed a package of […]
$35.2 Million in New Grant Awards
The Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority (OAA) has approved recommendations for over $35.2 million in opioid settlement fund investments to support impactful, evidence-based programs and services addressing opioid […]
6/25: Chili Cook-Off
Commonwealth Senior Living at Christiansburg will be hosting a Chili Cook-Off which is open to everyone on Thursday, June 25th from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. […]
Virginia Rest Areas are Convenient for Travelers
RICHMOND — Whether you’re a weekend joyrider or a serious traveler headed for the blue ridges or sandy beaches, if you need a place to […]
Sewer Root Treatment Maintenance
Beginning this week, a contractor will be conducting annual root treatment maintenance on portions of the Town of Christiansburg sanitary sewer system. Crews will be […]
Montgomery County Commemorates America’s 250
From wagon trails carved through the wilderness to autonomous vehicles testing the future of mobility, transportation in Montgomery County has continually advanced. As Montgomery County […]
Juneteenth Holiday
Blacksburg: In observance of the Juneteenth Holiday on Friday, June 19, the Town of Blacksburg will be operating on the following schedule: Town Offices Town […]
General Fund Revenues Grew 6.5 Percent
Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that May revenues were nearly unchanged compared to the previous May, declining 0.1 percent. On a fiscal year-to-date basis, through […]
6/20-21: Floyd Artisan Trail
The Floyd Center for the Arts is proud to present the 16th Annual Floyd Artisan Trail, taking place Saturday, June 20, from 10 AM to […]
Severe storms possible today
Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening across the entire region. The greatest threat from any severe storms will be damaging winds, with the […]
Excessive rainfall possible today
Slow-moving storms capable of localized rainfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour, may pass across the same locations, resulting in flash flooding. Flash […]