News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Missing teen in Floyd County
UPDATE:Ms. Yaunsem has been located. The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 15-year-old juvenile. Irelyn Mae Yaunsem was last seen in Floyd […]
Scam Alert: September 19
Today, the Blacksburg Parks and Recreation Department was made aware of a fraudulent message being circulated on the ‘Everything Blacksburg’ Facebook group, regarding a ‘fall […]
Body found in Claytor Lake identified
Divers entered the water and found a Jeep Grand Cherokee in approximately 12 feet of water, with the body of Jean Cecilia Lester, 79, from […]
10/7: Floyd Radio Show
Join us at the Floyd Country Store on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 7:00 pm for the Season 11 Premiere of The Floyd Radio Show […]
Blacksburg Launches OpenGov
The Town of Blacksburg has launched a new online permitting system for the submission and processing of land development applications. The user-friendly and intuitive nature […]
NRCC offers motorcycle safety courses
New River Community College is offering several beginner motorcycle rider safety weekday and weekend courses throughout the fall. The Basic Rider Course (BRC) multiday classes […]
More Audits Coming from the IRS
Even the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recognizes that more audits are coming. They admitted as much on September 8, 2023. Since taking office more than […]
Photo of the Year Contest
When you think of Christiansburg, what do you see? Is there a specific place or activity that comes to mind? Share your response with us […]
9/23: Sheep & Goat Festival
On Saturday, September 23, 2023, the New River Valley Sheep and Goat Club will be hosting the Third annual G.O.A.T. [Greatest of All Time] Sheep […]
Governor Delivers on Promises and Signs Budgets
The budget delivers an additional $1 billion in tax relief for all Virginians, on top of last year’s historic $4 billion RICHMOND, VA – Governor […]
Griffith to Lead Hearing on Maui Fires
Thursday, September 14, 2023 – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chair of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, is announcing that he will […]
9/17: Hunter Education Course
The Virginia Basic Hunter Education course is required for first time hunters prior to purchasing a hunting license. Hunter safety courses became mandatory in 1988 […]