News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
This week’s weather outlook
Unsettled weather will persist through the rest of this week with daily chances for showers and thunderstorms. Heavy downpours from stronger storms and storms tracking […]
Civil War Round Table to get National Honors
A Roanoke historical education group is being honored by a national organization for the local group’s remarkable post-COVID comeback story. The Roanoke Civil War Round […]
8/8: Rhythm by the Rails Festival
Annual festival brings live music, art, food, and community entertainment to downtown Pulaski The Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley will present its […]
8/15-16: Warbirds and Wheels at NRV Airport
Dublin, VA — To celebrate America 250, The Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force will feature an L-39 acrobatic jet at the Warbirds and […]
Call for Stories of Connection
As part of Welcoming Week, we invite people who have built a home in a new place to share personal stories about connection, belonging, and […]
8/15: Heritage Day Festival
The Montgomery Museum of Art & History invites the public to celebrate Heritage Day Festival: 250 Years of Community & Food, a free community festival […]
Weather Outlook for 8/3
The threat of flash flooding continues this afternoon and tonight, as a surface front becomes aligned along the Blue Ridge and then moves east, which […]
Flood Watch Through Tonight
FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT… * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE…Portions of North Carolina, including the […]
Weekend Weather Outlook 8/1
Shower and thunderstorm activity will increase beginning late tonight as abundant moist air returns to the Mid-Atlantic region. Some thunderstorms will be capable of producing […]
Rich Creek Autumnfest Seeks Vendors
Now accepting applications for vendors, crafters and food trucks for Rich Creek Autumnfest. September 12, 2026. For more info contact Debbie Morris at 540 726 […]
Governor Restores Voting Right to 66K former felons
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced today that since taking office in January, her administration has restored the right to vote for 66,085 Virginians who were formerly […]
Weekend Weather Outlook
After one more rain-free day, showers and storms will increase in coverage across the area Saturday into Sunday. Temperatures will trend milder through Saturday, then […]
