News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
7/3: Floyd County Independence Day Celebration
Floyd County, get ready for an unforgettable night of fun, family, and community at our Independence Day Celebration! Join us on July 3rd at Floyd […]
7/2: Chosen Road at Faith Baptist Church
Join Chosen Road for a special stop on the American Morning Tour at Faith Baptist Church in Check, Virginia, on Thursday, July 2nd at 7:00 […]
Family Bible Scavenger Hunt
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00Weekly event Wednesdays during July! A new Bible-based scavenger hunt each week. Bring your completed […]
Record Education, Healthcare, & Housing Investments
Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement after the General Assembly accepted all the Governor’s amendments to the Commonwealth’s budget. Virginia’s 2026-2028 biennium budget […]
Blacksburg 4th of July Parade and Fireworks
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00 On Saturday, July 4, the annual 4th of July parade will begin at 2pm in […]
Grant Applications Being Accepted for Outdoor Projects
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is now accepting grant applications for parks and outdoor recreation projects through the Land and Water Conservation Fund. […]
Work Zones Suspended for Holiday Weekend
America’s 250th anniversary is expected to bring Virginians out to enjoy fireworks, cookouts and events across the commonwealth. As people prepare to travel for the […]
$2,840,000 ARPA-E Award to Virginia Tech Project
The U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $2,840,000 award. The funding […]
Independence Day Closings
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00Blacksburg: Independence Day is Saturday, July 4, and is observed as a town holiday on […]
Pandapas Pond photo wins contest
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00A photo by Joseph Pack of Fairlawn of cloud reflections on Pandapas Pond, taken during […]
Stay Cool in this week’s Heat Wave
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00With an upper level ridge building over the eastern Conus this week, daily high temperatures […]
Dangerous Heat Wave Next Week
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00A dangerous heat wave will impact the central & eastern U.S. starting Sun and continue […]