News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Winter storm will cause slick conditions
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A winter storm is expected to affect travel mostly in the central and eastern portions of the Commonwealth starting Friday night and into the weekend.
NRCC spring semester begins Jan. 24
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Registration is still open for the spring semester at New River Community College, which begins Monday, Jan. 24. The spring semester offers courses in 90
Winter Deja Vu?
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Light snow is expected late tonight and Thursday as an upper-level disturbance tracks southeast across the region. Snow accumulations are expected to average around 1
1/23: NAACP January General Body Meeting
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We invite you to attend our January General Body meeting on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 3:30 pm. Our CREDO speaker will be Brianna Reeves,
Christiansburg Snow Removal Overnight
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Public Works crews will be removing piles of snow that accumulated during snow removal over the last few days to prepare for a potential weather
Slick travel through Tuesday morning
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Temperatures well below freezing tonight will refreeze any melted snow and sleet to ice. Prepare for slippery travel, especially on untreated roads, secondary and rural
VDOT continues clearing roads
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Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) equipment operators continue to work in 12-hour shifts to plow and treat roads in western Virginia. Interstates 77, 81 and
Wind Advisory in Effect through This Evening
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WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING… * WHAT…West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
VDOT warns of hazardous driving conditions
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With freezing rain and snow expected to continue tonight and into the early morning hours, the Virginia Department of Transportation is warning citizens of hazardous
Kimberly Lowe Formally Files for Congress in 9th District
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On Monday January 10th Kimberly Lowe formally announced her candidacy for Virginia’s 9th Congressional District on the Republican Ticket. With redistricting the southern portion of
Winter Storm Warning Now in Effect
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WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST MONDAY… * WHAT…Heavy snow expected, mixed with sleet at times. Total snow
No Oversight, No Accountability
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If Congress was graded on a report card, one of the subjects it would be graded on is oversight. Ensuring the faithful execution of the