News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Wind Advisory From 11 am to 6 pm
* WHAT…West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of southwest Virginia, northwest North Carolina and southeast West
Griffith: COVID Mitigation Must Account for Mental Health
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, today delivered opening remarks at a hearing
Wind Advisory this afternoon through tomorrow
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY… * WHAT…Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to
Parents Can Opt-Out of School Mask Mandates
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today signed SB739, empowering parents by creating a parental opt-out from local school mask mandates and ensuring five day
Roanoke Man Missing
The Roanoke County Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 29-year-old male. Sheldon Lee Stacey was last seen around 5:00
Grants Available for Abandoned Mine Land Revitalization
Governor Glenn Youngkin and Congressman Morgan Griffith announced today that grant dollars are now available to assist those looking to make an economic impact in
Governor Signs First Bill Supporting Dairy Farmers
Governor Glenn Youngkin today signed his first piece of legislation into law in a small ceremony in the Capitol. H.B. 828, introduced by Delegate Tony
Patchy Black Ice Possible
Precipitation that fell today is expected to refreeze tonight into Monday morning. Temperatures will fall into the teens and lower 20s overnight. This could result
What Republicans Are For, Part II: Improving Health Care
In a previous column, I responded to President Biden’s challenge to identify what Republicans are for. In this column, I will continue to lay out
Snow expected this weekend
With winter weather anticipated to impact western Virginia this weekend, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is warning drivers to be alert to the possibility
Increased fire danger this afternoon
A dry airmass, breezy conditions, and low fuel moistures together will produce an increased fire danger threat this afternoon. Relative humidity values will drop into
02/12: Old Time Dance at Floyd Country Store
Join us on Saturday, February 12, 2022 for an Old Time Dance with The New Ballards Branch Bogtrotters. Come hit the dance floor at The