News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Couple charged with neglect and torture of children
On May 29, 2025 the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence located in the Norris Run area of Montgomery County. […]
Spotted Lanternfly Now Widespread
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) announced that the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is now widespread throughout Roanoke County and the state […]
Griffith on the HALT Fentanyl Act
The U.S. House voted and passed S. 331, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act today. The bill is the companion bill to […]
Miyares Sues to Protect Genetic Data
Attorney General Jason Miyares has filed a lawsuit and separate objection to 23andMe’s plan to sell the personal genetic data of roughly 15 million consumers […]
Volunteer Montgomery Awards Scholarships
The Volunteer Montgomery Scholarship Committee chose two students from Blacksburg High School for this year’s $1,000 scholarship awards. They selected Maria Addikis who plans to […]
197 Local Tourism Programs to Receive Grants
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that more than $2 million in matching grant funds will be awarded to 197 local tourism programs across the Commonwealth. These […]
6/12: Hope to Walk Ribboncutting
Hope To Walk 10th Anniversary Celebration Noon, Thursday, June 12 The local nonprofit Hope To Walk Hope to Walk is celebrating 10 years of serving […]
Radford Photo Club to meet on Juneteenth
The Radford Photo Club will meet on Thursday, June 19, at 6 p.m. at the Radford Public Library. The speaker will be Retired Naval Aviator […]
Upcoming Concerts by Blacksburg Community Band
Please join the Blacksburg Community Band at two upcoming concerts! Saturday June 14th from 5:30-6:30pm we will be performing a free concert during the Mt […]
Are Blackouts or Brownouts Coming?
Many families have prepared for the return of summer. Plans include pool parties, barbecues and vacations. Some plans will account for summer heat. Air conditioning […]
Participants Needed for Blacksburg Parade
Participants are needed for Blacksburg’s July 4th parade, which is organized by the Mount Tabor Ruritan Club. The parade starts at 2 pm on Eheart […]
Meredith to Serve as City Manager
Radford City Council appointed Mr. Todd Meredith as the City Manager, for Radford, at their June 5, 2025 Special Meeting. Mr. Meredith will begin with […]