News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
NRCC offers short-term welding programs
Registration is now open for two new short-term welding training programs at New River Community College, Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding […]
VDOT crews clearing roads ahead of freeze
A winter storm passed through western Virginia last night covering roads with snow and ice. Crews and contractors with the Virginia Department of Transportation were […]
Winter Weather Advisory for Monday 1/15
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY… * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. […]
Cave Rescue Incident
UPDATE: Giles County Emergency Services officials say 38-year-old Autumn Nicole Draper of Fairlawn was found dead after falling within a cave in the Staffordsville Community […]
Wind Advisory until 4 pm
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON… * WHAT…West winds increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 […]
Deposition with Fauci
On January 8th and 9th, I participated in a two-day Congressional transcribed interview (what normal people would call a deposition) with Dr. Anthony Fauci to […]
Governor’s State of the Commonwealth Address
This week, Governor Glenn Youngkin delivered his 2024 State of the Commonwealth Address to a joint session of the Virginia General Assembly. His speech highlighted […]
Flood Watch 1/12/24
FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT… WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. WHERE…Portions of North Carolina, including the following areas, […]
Wind Advisory for Tomorrow 1/13
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST SATURDAY. * WHAT…West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 […]
Potentially High Water Levels
Appalachian Power wants boaters and recreational users downstream of Claytor Dam to know water levels on the New River could rise rapidly starting Sunday, Jan. […]
New River Community Action New Location
New River Community Action has moved! New River Community Action has transitioned to a new location. Our Main Office location is now at 206 Third […]
NRCC president announces retirement plans
New River Community College president Dr. Pat Huber has announced plans to retire, effective at the end of December 2024. Huber assumed the role of […]