News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Comcast Expands into Radford
Comcast today announced the start of construction to connect nearly 10,000 new homes and businesses in Radford, VA to reliable, high-speed, symmetrical Internet. This network […]
Governor Champions No Tax on Tips
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced a budget proposal to exempt service tips from Virginia’s state income tax. This proposal will return an estimated $70 million […]
Volunteer Montgomery Delivers Holiday Tote Bags
It might be cold outside, but it was warm inside the Kroontje Health Care Center on Friday, December 13 as Santa and Mrs. Claus delivered […]
Governor’s Update on Drone Sightings
Governor Glenn Youngkin issued the following update after multiple sightings of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, were reported in and around the […]
What’s Next for Syria?
Throughout the tenure of the Biden Administration, conflict and turmoil have only gotten worse in the Middle East. A recent flareup in the region is […]
$650 Million Criminal Resolution with McKinsey & Co.
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares today announced McKinsey & Co. has agreed to pay $650 million in a deferred prosecution agreement to resolve a federal […]
Governor’s Budget Brings Direct Aid to Education
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today additional budget proposals that will bring state spending on K-12 education in the Commonwealth to more than $22 billion over […]
Winter Weather Advisory
A WINTRY MIX EXPECTED SUNDAY. Temperatures will support a mixture of freezing rain, sleet, and snow as an area of low pressure moves northeast through […]
Christiansburg Hires New Small Business Solutions Manager
The Town of Christiansburg has hired a new Small Business Solutions Manager, Miles Campbell. As a previous small business owner, Campbell has spent the last […]
Governor’s Budget Proposes “No Sanctuary Cities”
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today a “No Sanctuary Cities” budget proposal to require local law enforcement, sheriffs, and jail directors to fully comply with US […]
Shop local farms and farmers markets for the holidays
This holiday season, shoppers looking for fresh ingredients and unique gifts can find plenty of options at their local farms and farmers markets. Of Virginia’s […]
$1.3 Million ARC Grant for Helene-related damage
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Friends of Southwest Virginia a $1,300,000 grant. The funding will support an assessment of damage to outdoor recreation […]