News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Fighting to Protect the Second Amendment
New cases are set to go before the United States Supreme Court. As is custom, many outside groups with an interest in a case plan […]
Warner & Kaine urge Supreme Court to Allow Mail-in Voting
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers and former lawmakers in filing an amicus brief […]
Opioid Abatement Authority Awards Grants
On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the Grants Committee of the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority’s (OAA) Board of Directors awarded $12,324,558.92 in 2026-2027 funding to eighteen […]
Governor’s Flag Order in Memory of 9/11
In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth […]
Rollout of More Secure “Chip-and-Tap” EBT Cards
Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the rollout of new, more secure EBT cards equipped with “chip-and-tap” technology to better prevent Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fraud […]
What was The Turtle?
On the night of September 6, 1776, a new form of warfare began in New York Harbor. Sgt. Ezra Lee maneuvered a small, one-man, American-made […]
CWRT Congress Award
A Roanoke historical education group has been honored by a national organization for the local group’s remarkable post-COVID comeback story. The Roanoke Civil War Round […]
Welcoming Week 2026
The YMCA at Virginia Tech is proud to host the 5th Annual Welcoming Week, taking place September 10–19, 2026, as part of a nationwide initiative […]
9/14-19: 5th Floyd Plein Air Biennial
FLOYD, VA – The 5th Floyd Plein Air Biennial, presented by the Floyd Center for the Arts, will bring 30 juried artists from 10 states […]
Sunshine Tours in Dublin Shuts Down
Sunshine Tours announced it is shutting down immediately, citing rising fuel, lodging and overall trip expenses, as well as declining passenger numbers. Their service has […]
Record Investment in Education & Career Development
Governor Abigail Spanberger earlier this week met Virginia students, heard from teachers and administrators, and highlighted record investments the Commonwealth has made in education and […]
Missing Man from Goode, VA
The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 55-year-old Bryan Kast of Goode, Virginia. Bryan was reported missing on September […]
