News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
2025 Land Star Top Producer
Roanoke, VA — Jeff Phillips, Land Specialist with Whitetail Properties Real Estate LLC, has been honored by Land.com as a Land Star Top Producer for […]
Deer Park Farm Regional Distribution News
Deer Park Farm, LLC is pleased to announce a new regional distribution partnership with Layman Distributing, expanding access to a selection of the farm’s signature […]
Local Building Excellence Celebrated
At their Annual Gala on Saturday, March 7th, the New River Valley Home Builders Association (NRVHBA) presented the Excellence in Building Awards to over 180 […]
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 […]