News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Stay Aware Ahead of Dangerous Heat Wave
Ahead of the historic heat wave this week and throughout the holiday weekend, Governor Abigail Spanberger is urging Virginians across the Commonwealth to prepare for […]
Heat Advisory in Effect Today
Heat Advisory in effect today from 11AM to 8PM. The high air and dew point temperatures will result in heat index values up to 105 […]
7/3: Floyd County Independence Day Celebration
Floyd County, get ready for an unforgettable night of fun, family, and community at our Independence Day Celebration! Join us on July 3rd at Floyd […]
7/2: Chosen Road at Faith Baptist Church
Join Chosen Road for a special stop on the American Morning Tour at Faith Baptist Church in Check, Virginia, on Thursday, July 2nd at 7:00 […]
Family Bible Scavenger Hunt
Weekly event Wednesdays during July! A new Bible-based scavenger hunt each week. Bring your completed answers to our church hot dog lunch on August 2nd. […]
Record Education, Healthcare, & Housing Investments
Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement after the General Assembly accepted all the Governor’s amendments to the Commonwealth’s budget. Virginia’s 2026-2028 biennium budget […]
Blacksburg 4th of July Parade and Fireworks
On Saturday, July 4, the annual 4th of July parade will begin at 2pm in Downtown Blacksburg. To accommodate the parade route, Main Street will be […]
Grant Applications Being Accepted for Outdoor Projects
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is now accepting grant applications for parks and outdoor recreation projects through the Land and Water Conservation Fund. […]
Work Zones Suspended for Holiday Weekend
America’s 250th anniversary is expected to bring Virginians out to enjoy fireworks, cookouts and events across the commonwealth. As people prepare to travel for the […]
$2,840,000 ARPA-E Award to Virginia Tech Project
The U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $2,840,000 award. The funding […]
Independence Day Closings
Blacksburg: Independence Day is Saturday, July 4, and is observed as a town holiday on Friday, July 3. The following operating schedules will be in […]
Pandapas Pond photo wins contest
A photo by Joseph Pack of Fairlawn of cloud reflections on Pandapas Pond, taken during the club’s outing, won The Radford Photo Club’s June Reflections […]