Community Celebration for Local Veterans
On Sunday, November 9, the NAACP- Montgomery Co – Radford City – Floyd Co Branch presented its annual Veteran’s Day celebration at the Asbury United […]
Local News
Click It or Ticket This Thanksgiving
As the holiday season kicks into gear and millions of Virginians hit the road, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds everyone to drive […]
It’s All Gravy: VDOT Lifts Lane Closures For Thanksgiving
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is thankful for people who buckle up, drive sober and put the phone down while behind the wheel so […]
Research volunteers needed!
Volunteers are needed for a Virginia Tech research study investigating changes in muscle mass and physical capability while taking Wegovy® or Zepbound™ for weight loss. […]
12/9-10: APCo Open House on Transmission Lines
Appalachian Power Company (APCo) representatives are upgrading the transmission system in Pulaski, Montgomery and Floyd counties as part of the Claytor – Floyd Transmission Line […]
World War II Era Airplane Flyover Saturday
The World War II Museum of the New River Valley, located at 1531 North Main Street, is holding its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on […]
11/16: Joy Powers Congressional Campaign Launch
Joy Powers, a fourth-generation Southwest Virginia farmer, small business leader, and community advocate, will officially announce her candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in […]
12/9: The Battle of Cool Spring
“The Blood-Tinted Waters of the Shenandoah: The Battle of Cool Spring” After he “scared Abe Lincoln like hell,” Confederate Lt. Gen. Jubal Early withdrew his […]
Walk to End Alzheimer’s NRV raises $75K
Participants in the 2025 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S NRV raised $75,000 to support the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association. “The Alzheimer’s […]
Elbit Expansion in Roanoke to add 288 jobs
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Elbit Systems of America will expand its Roanoke County manufacturing facility. The facility, which produces low-light night vision devices […]
Veterans’ Day Closings & Changes
Christiansburg: Town Hall and the Aquatic Center will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day. The Recreation Center will be open, […]
VDOT is Gearing Up for Winter Weather
It may not feel like it now, but winter weather is approaching. To prepare, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is stocking supplies and inspecting […]