News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
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 […]
Librarian of Congress
The U.S. Constitution outlines three branches of government. Article I concerns the functions and duties of the Legislative Branch. The Constitution provides for Congress to […]
2026 Henry Reed Memorial Celebration
The 2026 Henry Reed Memorial Celebration will be held at Larry’s Landing Campground in Narrows, VA on June 11-13. This honors the life and music […]
NRVHBA Coloring Contest
The New River Valley Home Builders Association (NRVHBA) is inviting young artists across the region to participate in the Touch-A-Truck NRV Coloring Contest, a fun and free activity […]
Ringana coming to Roanoke
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced that RINGANA — an Austrian life sciences company known for skincare and nutritional products — will invest $85 million over the […]
6/19-20: Patchwork Quilters Jamboree
The Patchwork Quilters of Bluefield are excited to announce our 14th Annual Quilt Jamboree, taking place on Friday, June 19 (10 AM – 5 PM) […]
Farm & Forest Prosperity Plan
Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday signed a series of bipartisan bills to support Virginia’s agriculture and forestry industries — including flagship legislation creating the Commonwealth’s first-ever […]