News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
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. […]
Stolen vehicle leads to stolen property
During the early morning hours of May 17, 2026, an incident involving juveniles operating a stolen motor vehicle occurred in Christiansburg, Virginia. The suspects have […]
Storms Possible Wednesday
Temperatures could get up to the upper 80s to mid-90s. The heating trend will continue for the next few days before a cold front arrives […]
Funding for Improvements at Salem VA
The Salem VA Health Care System received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funding in the […]
River levels could rise rapidly this week
Water levels on the New and Roanoke rivers could rise rapidly starting Monday, May 18, and may fluctuate through the week. Appalachian Power Company (APCo) is […]
6/9: Danville After Davis: Driving Dixie Down
In The Band’s 1960’s classic ballad The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, the song’s narrator, Virgil Caine mused on the end of the Confederacy: […]
Griffith Honors Fallen SWVA Officer
Friday, May 15, 2026 – The United States of America observes National Police Week from May 10, 2026, through May 16, 2026. As part of the […]
Griffith Comment on Spanberger & 2A
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed into law various measures that restrict Second Amendment rights. One bill in particular, SB 749, creates a Class 1 misdemeanor […]
New York City focus of photo club meeting
Dramatic photos of New York City by Tracy Burlingame of Riner will be featured at The Radford Photo Club meeting on Thursday, May 28. The […]