News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 6:15
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Southern Roanoke […]
6/26 & 17: Community Band Concerts
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00Come out this weekend to hear the Blacksburg Community Band in concert at two events: […]
July 4 Concert
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00Join us on July 4th for a concert of great patriotic tunes (and more!) as […]
Weather Alert for 6/22
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00WEATHER ALERT: Severe Storm & Flood Threat Today! Conditions will shift dramatically this afternoon as […]
Weather Outlook for 6/22
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00Scattered storms Monday afternoon and evening could be strong to severe. Damaging winds and localized […]
First Juneteenth celebration for state employees
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday hosted Virginia’s inaugural Juneteenth celebration for state employees, […]
Response to Historic Drought Conditions
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00In response to the historic drought conditions creating challenges for communities and farmers across Virginia, […]
Celebrating the Nation’s 250th Birthday: Part 1
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00 America’s 250th anniversary is an exciting time for Virginia communities and the United States. Because […]
Colonel John Walter Ripley Awarded Medal of Honor
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00 U.S. President Donald J. Trump posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor to Colonel John […]
Teen Missing from Narrows
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:0016-year-old Kameron Cromer is missing from Narrows, Virginia and was last seen on June 15, […]
6/19: 2026 Summer Solstice Fest
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00Summer Solstice Fest will feature live music, food, arts, 45+ craft vendors, Kids Zone, performances, […]
Juneteenth Remembrance & Community Gathering
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00Historic Smithfield presents their Annual Juneteenth Remembrance & Community Gathering on Friday, June 19, 2026 […]