News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Weather Outlook for 7/18
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop later today. Some of the storms could become severe and producing damaging wind gusts. Heavy downpours may lead to […]
VDOT Traffic Alerts 7/18
Interstate 81 acceleration ramp extensions at mile marker 94 in Pulaski County and 105 in Montgomery County (Updated July 17, 2026) Work is underway on the […]
Governor’s Roundtable on Healthcare
Governor Abigail Spanberger today hosted a roundtable discussion with community-based organizations and philanthropies to discuss the devastating cuts imposed by H.R.1 — President Donald Trump’s […]
Inn at Foster Falls Under New Management
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is excited to announce that the historic Inn at Foster Falls, located within New River Trail State Park, is accepting reservations once again. The inn will be operated by the […]
Response to Drought in Roanoke Region
Governor Abigail Spanberger joined state and local leaders at Smith Mountain Lake to update Virginians on the status of the worsening drought, encourage residents and […]
Potential for Flooding on Saturday
Storms with damaging winds and excessive rainfall leading to flash flooding will be possible Saturday afternoon and evening. Have multiple ways to receive warnings.
625 NRCC students on President’s and Dean’s Lists
In recognition of their academic excellence during the spring 2026 semester, 625 New River Community College students have been placed on the President’s List and […]
7/24-26: Mary Draper Ingles Festival
Celebrate America’s 250th founding at the Mary Draper Ingles Festival July 24-26 in Radford and at nearby sites. Visitors will hear outstanding writers, historians and […]
End Birthright Citizenship in the Territories
Thursday, July 16, 2026 – U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) introduced the End Birthright Citizenship for Territories Act. This new measure comes in response to the Trump v. […]
Heat Exhaustion Precautions
With hotter conditions expected for much of the area into Saturday, it is important to monitor the health of yourself and loved ones for the […]
$936 Million Surplus
Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that after accounting for June, the full fiscal year surplus has amounted to $936.3 million. The recently adopted biennium budget […]
Her Words and Letters Helped Win Independence
When we think of the heroes of the Revolutionary War, names such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Patrick Henry usually come to […]