News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
2022 Governor’s Fellows Program
Governor Youngkin today announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2022 Governor’s Fellows Program. The Governor’s Fellows Program is a prestigious opportunity for
LewisGale Pulaski Offers HDR Prostate Brachytherapy
Sarah Cannon Institute at LewisGale Hospital Pulaski is the first and only local hospital in southwest Virginia to offer high-dose rate (HDR) prostate brachytherapy, a more
More Alarming News on Inflation
If you’ve bought groceries, paid for gasoline, or bought a car, either used or new, in the past year, you have likely noticed the presence
Water Testing Available for Montgomery County
Do you have a well or spring in Montgomery County? Do you wonder if your water is safe to drink? The Virginia Household Water Quality
Reduced Visibility Due to Fog
Low clouds and rain have resulted in areas of dense fog across the Blue Ridge this evening from Boone to Hillsville northeast toward Roanoke and
Area teen places in USA Climbing Finals
A member of Crimper’s Climbing Gym youth team, Maddoc Spraker of Rural Retreat, placed in finals at the USA Climbing Division 8 Bouldering Championship held
LewisGale Montgomery Expansion
Officials with LewisGale Hospital Montgomery held a groundbreaking ceremony today to celebrate a $15.9 million expansion of the hospital’s surgery department. The 7,500-square-foot addition to its existing surgery
Griffith Statement on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: “I ask everyone to join me in praying for
Glencoe Celebration of Women’s History Month
Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of its new gallery exhibit “We the Women: Portraits of Empowerment” featuring the photography
Governor Signs Day One Game Plan Tax Bill
Governor Glenn Youngkin today signed HB 971 to conform Virginia’s tax code to the federal Internal Revenue Code in part to grant Virginia businesses impacted
3/5: Serenade to Music
The Floyd Center for the Arts is honored to partner with the Virginia Blue Ridge Music Festival and Roanoke Symphony Orchestra to present this classical
Critical Employment Claims Backlog Reduced by Nearly 89%
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced a nearly 89% decrease in the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) backlog. This is the first step in the governor’s day