News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Arrest made in sexual assault report
On May 19, 2026, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Merrimac Road area of Blacksburg for a reported sexual assault. Patrol deputies and […]
5/20 Weather Forecast
As a cold front crosses our region today, there is a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms. The main concern will be damaging winds in excess […]
Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance results
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) reports the results of chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance from the Department’s four CWD Disease Management Areas (DMAs) […]
Two arrested on child porn charges
Following a lengthy investigation, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division executed a search warrant on Friday, May 15, 2026, at a residence in […]
Memorial Day Closings
Blacksburg: Memorial Day is Monday, May 25 and the following operating schedules will be in place: Town Offices: Town administrative offices will be closed. Blacksburg […]
A Tribute to Heroes Opening Ceremony
On Memorial Day, May 25, at 2 PM the Radford Noon Rotary, Glencoe Mansion, Radford VFW Post 776, and the Gen. William Campbell Chapter of […]
Nutrient Management Training School
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Nutrient Management Program will offer a two-part agriculture nutrient management training school in June and July of 2026. […]
Road Work on Peppers Ferry Road
A contractor will be conducting primary paving operations on westbound Peppers Ferry Road, from the Marshall Avenue intersection to a point between Quin W. Stuart […]
RAAP Gives Noise Notices
Two notices below: 1. NOTICE OF EXPLOSIVE OPERATION Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 & Thursday, May 21, 2026 Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Location: […]
“Click It or Ticket” Campaign
With one of the busiest and most dangerous travel weekends approaching, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Virginia State Police (VSP), and safety partners […]
5/22-26: VDOT update
It’s the season for backyard cookouts, days on the lake, camping under the stars and eating ice cream fast enough before it melts off the […]
Community Mini Grant Applications Accepted
The Truliant Foundation invites nonprofit organizations in locations served by Truliant Federal Credit Union’s branch network to apply for Community Mini Grant funding in May. […]