News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Governor’s Update on Drone Sightings
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00Governor Glenn Youngkin issued the following update after multiple sightings of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), […]
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
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00This holiday season, shoppers looking for fresh ingredients and unique gifts can find plenty of […]
$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 […]
Wind Advisory Today
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY… WHAT…West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 […]
AG Miyares Warns Robocall Service Providers
Attorney General Jason Miyares today warned four voice service providers that they have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of […]
$50 Million in Budget for Business-Ready Development
Governor Glenn Youngkin will include an additional $50 million investment in his budget package to accelerate Virginia’s position as a national leader in business-ready site […]