News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Federal Grants Announced to Improve Eight Virginia Airports
Approval was announced this week for $32,463,128 in federal grant funding to modernize infrastructure at eight airports across Virginia. This funding comes from the Federal […]
$50 Million Funding for Passenger Rail
Virginia has received $50 million in federal grant funding under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program for […]
Organ Scandal
The 118th Congress served as a launching pad for numerous actions taken in the 119th Congress. House Republicans reintroduced commonsense policies that first secured House […]
Watch for Thunderstorms This Afternoon
Severe thunderstorms this afternoon will cause a risk of damaging wind gusts across the entire area. Gusts over 60 mph may occur in any stronger […]
Operation Diss-Rupt on I-64
From Covington to Hampton Roads, the next phase of Operation DISS-RUPT will span the entire 299 miles of Interstate 64. The traffic enforcement and educational […]
8/22: Floyd Living Traditions Festival
The Floyd Living Traditions Festival Returns – Saturday, August 22, 2026! Join us for the award winning, 4th annual Floyd Living Traditions Festival, an all-day […]
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. […]
The Daughters of Liberty
The Daughters of Liberty emerged in 1766 during the crisis surrounding the Stamp Act. The Stamp Act, passed by Parliament in 1765, imposed a tax […]
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 […]