News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
VDOT weekly traffic alert: September 18-25
The list of forecasted highway projects is now online. These are projects that may impact traffic traveling in the 12-county Salem Transportation District over the […]
Governor signs Data Center Accountability Framework
Governor Abigail Spanberger unveiled Virginia’s new Data Center Accountability Framework — the most comprehensive and aggressive data center accountability effort in the country. The Governor’s […]
Healthy Moms Healthy Babies
The alarming rates of maternal and infant mortality in the United States demand continued federal diligence. Reportedly America suffers from the highest maternal and infant […]
Construction begins 9/28 on Prices Fork/Peppers Ferry Road
Weather permitting, starting Monday, September 28, work will begin at the intersection of Route 685 (Prices Fork Road) and Route 114 (Peppers Ferry Road) in […]
The British Take New York
Washington and his men were defending New York City. On September 15, 1776, William Howe’s troops landed at Kip’s Bay, northeast of Manhattan along the […]
9/19: Emergency Preparedness Fair
JOIN US ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th for an Emergency Preparedness Fair, at Floyd EcoVillage, 11:00am to 3:00 pm. Click Here for Schedule and Door Prize […]
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Governor’s Flag Order in Observation of National POW/MIA Recognition Day In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the […]
NCA Grant to SWVA Veterans Cemetery
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration (NCA) has awarded the Commonwealth of Virginia a grant of up to $243,467. The funding supports […]
Spanberger Declares Drought State of Emergency
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today declared a State of Emergency to support Virginia farmers and producers in response to the statewide hay shortage caused […]
9/17: Career & Resource Fair
Join us for a Career & Resource Fair on September 17th outside the Christiansburg Library! With 33 vendors in attendance, this event is a great […]
Ratepayer Protection Act passes the House
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 9340 – the Ratepayer Protection Act. This legislation protects local communities from electricity cost hikes […]
9/19: Blues, Brews, & BBQ
The Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation will host its Annual Blues, Brews, & BBQ event on Saturday, September 19, at the St. Luke & Odd […]