News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Apply for Summer Nutrition Program Before Aug 31
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today encouraged eligible Virginia families to apply for Virginia SUN Bucks, one of the Commonwealth’s summer nutrition programs that helps families put […]
Blacksburg Announces Launch of The Local
The Town of Blacksburg is pleased to announce the opening of The Local on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The Local is a downtown retail incubator […]
NASA Selection of Virginia Tech for Aviation Research
The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is tapping a research team from Virginia Tech to help transform the future of aviation. NASA will […]
Fee Increases for Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, Boating
RICHMOND, VA – At its regularly scheduled August meeting, the Board of Wildlife Resources approved several wildlife, fisheries, and boating regulations. In addition, the board […]
Weather Outlook 8/20
A cold front will move into the area later this afternoon, causing thunderstorms to develop, lasting into this evening. Some storms will be capable of […]
The British Attack Long Island
In the summer of 1776, America had declared its independence, but independence was far from secure. The British were determined to crush the rebellion, and […]
Freedom First Awards for Affordable Housing Efforts
Freedom First has awarded $40,000 to three organizations advancing affordable housing efforts in the region. Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County, Lynchburg Covenant Fellowship, and […]
Weather Outlook 8/18
The flash flooding threat for later this week is increasing. A stalled frontal boundary will sit along the East Coast, keeping unsettled weather in place […]
Executive Order to Improve Emergency Preparedness
Governor Abigail Spanberger today issued Executive Order 19 initiating a comprehensive modernization of Virginia’s emergency preparedness systems and establishing a Unified Readiness Framework as the […]
Grants to Support Local Food & Farming
Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the award of 14 Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) Fund Infrastructure Grants to support projects that will establish […]
9/19: Global Flavors, Local Connection
The YMCA at Virginia Tech invites community members to experience an unforgettable evening of culture, cuisine, music, and connection at Global Flavors, Local Connection, a special […]
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for 8/17
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 590 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS VIRGINIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE BLAND, CARROLL, FLOYD, FRANKLIN, GILES, GRAYSON, […]