News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
5/10-11: Christiansburg Leaf Giveaway
The Christiansburg Public Works Department will be giving away leaves on Friday, May 10, from noon to 4 p.m. and Saturday, April 11, from 8 […]
4/20: Uninvited: The Spread of Invasive Species
On Saturday, April 20 from 2-4pm, in partnership with the Town of Blacksburg and the Fralin Life Sciences Institute Global Change Center at Virginia Tech, […]
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 109 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING. This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Virginia, south central Virginia, southwest Virginia, […]
4/27: Spring Children’s Consignment Sale
BUMC will hold our spring consignment sale on Saturday, April 27th, from 9 am to 1:30 pm. PLEASE NOTE that due to renovations at BUMC, […]
4/27: Kitchen Supply Swap!
Do you have kitchen items you no longer need? Or are you looking for extra utensils without going broke? Time to clear out those kitchen […]
Accident on I-81 leaves 1 dead
Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred Thursday night, northbound on I-81 near exit 109. Police say the driver of a […]
Wildfire in Shawsville
Update: April 13 at 7 p.m. At this time, the fire is moving away from residences. The Virginia Department of Forestry and local first responders […]
UPDATE: Craig County Man Missing
UPDATE: Mr. Fuller was located today in Roanoke County and is SAFE. Thanks again for your help. Original Post: The Craig County Virginia Sheriff’s Office […]
Flood Advisory Until 11 PM
FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE…Portions of southwest Virginia, including the […]
Tornado Watch Cancelled
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch tonight until 11 pm for the following counties: BEDFORD, CAMPBELL, CARROLL, CHARLOTTE, FLOYD, FRANKLIN, HALIFAX, HENRY, […]
Wind Advisory Overnight Through Tomorrow
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY. * WHAT…West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph […]
Local Cabinet Designer Wins Award
Slate Creek Builders, a prominent construction and design firm based in Blacksburg, Virginia, proudly announces that Cassidy Jones, lead designer, has been awarded second place […]