News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Rollout of More Secure “Chip-and-Tap” EBT Cards
Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the rollout of new, more secure EBT cards equipped with “chip-and-tap” technology to better prevent Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fraud […]
What was The Turtle?
On the night of September 6, 1776, a new form of warfare began in New York Harbor. Sgt. Ezra Lee maneuvered a small, one-man, American-made […]
CWRT Congress Award
A Roanoke historical education group has been honored by a national organization for the local group’s remarkable post-COVID comeback story. The Roanoke Civil War Round […]
Welcoming Week 2026
The YMCA at Virginia Tech is proud to host the 5th Annual Welcoming Week, taking place September 10–19, 2026, as part of a nationwide initiative […]
9/14-19: 5th Floyd Plein Air Biennial
FLOYD, VA – The 5th Floyd Plein Air Biennial, presented by the Floyd Center for the Arts, will bring 30 juried artists from 10 states […]
Sunshine Tours in Dublin Shuts Down
Sunshine Tours announced it is shutting down immediately, citing rising fuel, lodging and overall trip expenses, as well as declining passenger numbers. Their service has […]
Record Investment in Education & Career Development
Governor Abigail Spanberger earlier this week met Virginia students, heard from teachers and administrators, and highlighted record investments the Commonwealth has made in education and […]
Missing Man from Goode, VA
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 55-year-old Bryan Kast of Goode, Virginia. Bryan was reported missing on September […]
Weather Outlook 9/8
Quiet and dry weather is expected to continue for today and Wednesday. By Thursday, a cold front approaches, bringing scattered storms and an isolated flash […]
School Zone Speed Safety Enforcement Begins September 9
On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, the School Zone Speed Safety Program will transition from the 30-day warning period to full enforcement. Vehicles recorded traveling at […]
War Drones
Technological innovation in warfare fuels American strength. The American Civil War introduced numerous innovations in warfare, including tethered gas balloons for aerial reconnaissance as well […]
VDOT traffic update for 9/4-11
The following is a list of forecasted highway projects that may impact traffic traveling in the 12-county Salem Transportation District this week. Work schedules and […]