News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
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 […]
$249,000 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a grant for $249,000. The funding supports research […]
10/25: Heroes: The Lost & Found
Join us as we pay tribute to our friends and heroes of bluegrass music, The Lost & Found. As we all mourn the passing of […]
Affordable Homeownership Opportunities in Blacksburg
Stroubles Ridge and Airport Road developments expand long-term affordable home purchase options for local income-qualified buyers. Two new housing developments are expanding affordable homeownership opportunities […]
Cline tours apple orchard damaged by freeze
STRASBURG—Branches that are usually laden with Gala apples stood nearly bare at Glaize Orchard Aug. 20, illustrating the scale of spring freeze losses growers are […]
$750,993 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech
he U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a grant for $750,993. The funding supports research […]