News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
$67 Million in Flood Preparedness Awards
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced $67 million in grants and loans from the Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund (CFPF). “The devastation experienced in Southwest Virginia […]
Independence Day
The birth of the United States and its significance for freedom inspires patriotic spirit and is accordingly reflected in American culture. American emblems such as […]
Strong Thunderstorm Warning
A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN FLOYD…SOUTHEASTERN CARROLL AND CENTRAL PATRICK COUNTIES THROUGH 645 PM EDT… At 608 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a […]
New Buckle Up law goes into effect
Whether you’re sitting in the front seat or the back seat of a vehicle, seat belt use is now the law for all Virginians. Beginning […]
$223 million for soil and water conservation
The Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost-Share (VACS) program has been allocated $223 million in cost-share funding for FY 2026, the highest level of investment in the […]
7/4: Blacksburg Community Band Concert
Please join the Blacksburg Community Band at our last concert of the 2024-2025 season before our summer break! Friday July 4th we are performing a […]
Severe Thunderstorm Warning!
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…Central Pulaski County in southwestern Virginia… * Until 730 PM EDT. * […]
Rural School Transportation Bill Signed
Today, Governor Youngkin signed HB 2720, patroned by Delegate Terry Austin, allowing rural school districts with fewer than 4,500 students to explore alternative student transportation […]
Virginia Growth and Opportunity Grants
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced more than $6.8 million in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grant awards for eight projects aimed at advancing […]
7/10: Mary Draper Ingles Exhibit
Glencoe Mansion will unveil its new exhibit, “Mary Draper Ingles: Steps to Revolution,” on Thursday, July 10, with an opening reception beginning at 5 PM, […]
Heat Waves and Power Grids
As the U.S. Congress continues to deliberate on a reconciliation package to deliver to President Trump’s desk ahead of July 4, Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) […]