News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Excessive rainfall possible today
Slow-moving storms capable of localized rainfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour, may pass across the same locations, resulting in flash flooding. Flash […]
Librarian of Congress
The U.S. Constitution outlines three branches of government. Article I concerns the functions and duties of the Legislative Branch. The Constitution provides for Congress to […]
2026 Henry Reed Memorial Celebration
The 2026 Henry Reed Memorial Celebration will be held at Larry’s Landing Campground in Narrows, VA on June 11-13. This honors the life and music […]
NRVHBA Coloring Contest
The New River Valley Home Builders Association (NRVHBA) is inviting young artists across the region to participate in the Touch-A-Truck NRV Coloring Contest, a fun and free activity […]
Ringana coming to Roanoke
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced that RINGANA — an Austrian life sciences company known for skincare and nutritional products — will invest $85 million over the […]
6/19-20: Patchwork Quilters Jamboree
The Patchwork Quilters of Bluefield are excited to announce our 14th Annual Quilt Jamboree, taking place on Friday, June 19 (10 AM – 5 PM) […]
Farm & Forest Prosperity Plan
Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday signed a series of bipartisan bills to support Virginia’s agriculture and forestry industries — including flagship legislation creating the Commonwealth’s first-ever […]
Artrepreneurship Program
On May 29, eight artists from the New River Valley completed an eight-week training program in Entrepreneurship–a unique opportunity in Southwest Virginia. The Artrepreneurship Program […]
National Honors for Civil War Round Table
A Roanoke Civil War group has been honored by a national organization for the local group’s remarkable post-COVID comeback story. The Roanoke Civil War Round […]
Abigail Adams – A Founding Mother
When most people think about the American Revolution, they think of famous men such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams. However, one of […]
Potential weather threats
Damaging winds and hail from thunderstorms, flooding from locally heavy rain, and excessive heat will be possible for portions of the area the remainder of […]
7/4: Independence Day at Historic Smithfield
Celebrate Independence Day with a fun, festive, and educational afternoon at Historic Smithfield! Join us for a community-wide commemoration that brings history to life while […]