News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Summer 2026 President’s and Dean’s Lists
In recognition of their academic excellence during the summer 2026 session, 45 New River Community College students have been placed on the President’s List and […]
Floyd Earns 40+ honors for Best of the Mountains
Floyd is once again shining in the Blue Ridge, earning more than 40 honors in Blue Ridge Country magazine’s 2026 Best of the Mountains contest. […]
Town of Pulaski Announces Water Restrictions
The Town of Pulaski announced mandatory water restrictions that are now in effect amid an ongoing drought that has been impacting the region. Town officials […]
Bi-Plane Rides Added to NRV Airport Event
The Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force has just announced its WWII Stearman bi-plane will be available for warbird rides at the Warbirds and […]
9/8: Black Thursday of the Confederacy
Students of the Civil War know April 9, 1865. On that date—Palm Sunday—at Appomattox Court House, General Robert E. Lee surrendered the Confederate States Army […]
Governor Urges Virginians to Serve as Officers of Election
Governor Abigail Spanberger today — on National Poll Worker Recruitment Day — encouraged more Virginians to consider serving as poll workers on and ahead of Election […]
Virginia Needs Deer Hunters!
It’s no secret that the prospect of a big buck is what gets most of us in a deer stand each fall. But what if […]
8/11: Special Weather Statement
GUSTY SHOWERS WILL IMPACT EASTERN PULASKI…SOUTHEASTERN GILES…CRAIG…FLOYD…NORTHEASTERN CARROLL…ROANOKE…NORTHWESTERN FRANKLIN…NORTH CENTRAL PATRICK… MONTGOMERY AND SOUTHEASTERN MONROE COUNTIES…THE CITY OF RADFORD…THE CITY OF SALEM AND THE CITY […]
Photo club picnic scheduled
The Radford Photo Club’s next meeting will be a picnic on Thursday, August 20, at Bisset Park Shelter number 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. […]
8/11: Weather Forecast Update
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 571 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS VIRGINIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE BLAND CARROLL CRAIG FLOYD FRANKLIN GILES […]
Tourism Spending Hits Record $36.2 Billion in Virginia
Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that Virginia’s tourism industry continues to reach historic milestones, with visitors spending a record-high $36.2 billion in the Commonwealth. Visitor […]
New extensions to help drivers enter I-81
Great news! Drivers now have more room to accelerate and enter Interstate 81 with two new ramp extensions recently opened in the New River Valley. […]