News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Weather Outlook for 7/21
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible Tuesday afternoon/evening. Swaths of damaging wind gusts should be the […]
Pulaski County Program Earns Award
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00 WSLS recently reported that Pulaski County’s innovative “Vacancy to Vitality” program has earned statewide recognition […]
Best Value Colleges in Virginia include RU and VT
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00 Radford University and Virginia Tech ranked in the top 10 2026 Best Value Colleges in Virginia by Niche.com. Radford University […]
Wytheville Woman Missing
The Wythe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 34-year-old Alyssa Kalvaughn Sullivan, who has been missing since June 19, 2026. […]
Weather Outlook for 7/19
Another day, another round of severe storms possible, this time concentrated to areas along/east of the Blue Ridge. A Slight Risk is in place generally […]
Weather Outlook for 7/18
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop later today. Some of the storms could become severe and producing damaging wind gusts. Heavy downpours may lead to […]
VDOT Traffic Alerts 7/18
Interstate 81 acceleration ramp extensions at mile marker 94 in Pulaski County and 105 in Montgomery County (Updated July 17, 2026) Work is underway on the […]
Governor’s Roundtable on Healthcare
Governor Abigail Spanberger today hosted a roundtable discussion with community-based organizations and philanthropies to discuss the devastating cuts imposed by H.R.1 — President Donald Trump’s […]
Inn at Foster Falls Under New Management
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is excited to announce that the historic Inn at Foster Falls, located within New River Trail State Park, is accepting reservations once again. The inn will be operated by the […]
Response to Drought in Roanoke Region
Governor Abigail Spanberger joined state and local leaders at Smith Mountain Lake to update Virginians on the status of the worsening drought, encourage residents and […]
Potential for Flooding on Saturday
Storms with damaging winds and excessive rainfall leading to flash flooding will be possible Saturday afternoon and evening. Have multiple ways to receive warnings.
625 NRCC students on President’s and Dean’s Lists
In recognition of their academic excellence during the spring 2026 semester, 625 New River Community College students have been placed on the President’s List and […]
