News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
6/7: Floyd Rotary Dog Show
Participation in this event is for adults and children 9 and older. There is no admission fee to watch the show. Spectators of all ages […]
Potential for Frost This Weekend
Clearing skies and light winds will lead to temperatures dropping into the lower 30s Saturday night. Frost appears likely across much of the mountains. Be […]
Drought impacting spring planting
More than a few passing showers are needed to fully quench agricultural lands parched from persistent drought statewide. Drought conditions are considered “severe” across Virginia, […]
Sweeping spring freezes impact fruit
WINCHESTER—With crop damage ranging from disruption to devastation, fruit growers across Virginia have felt the strain of an exceptionally frigid spring. Statewide growers navigated a […]
Supporting Parental Rights
As the father of three children, I understand the role the parent plays in supporting their child’s growth in education, athletics and health. I believe […]
$983,749 in HHS Grants to Virginia Tech
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, two grants that total $983,749. The breakdown for […]
Funding Capital for Small Businesses
Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced $2.48 million in strategic investments through the Commonwealth’s Capital for Communities Fund (CCCF), supporting six transformative projects that will expand […]
Huckleberry Trail Closure: May 5 and 6
The portion of the Huckleberry Trail that runs from Fire Station #2 on Prices Fork Road to Linwood Lane will be closed from Tuesday, May 5, through […]
Wilkinson Named Chief Transformation Officer
Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the appointment of David Wilkinson to serve in her cabinet as Virginia’s Chief Transformation Officer. “From my first day in […]
Workforce Transparency Act Proposed
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced the Workforce Transparency Act, legislation that establishes a federal framework to collect timely data […]
Dunkin Grand Opening in Fairlawn
Dunkin’® Celebrates Grand Opening of Fairlawn Location with Two Days of Offers, Including Free Donuts for a Year and 100 Days of Free Coffee Coastal […]
NWS Blacksburg: Official Drought
The latest Drought Monitor has been released today. It shows our entire coverage area is in D2 (severe drought) or D3 (extreme drought). It is […]