News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Governor Signs Executive Directive on AI
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today Executive Directive Number Five (2023) on Artificial Intelligence (AI), acknowledging the critical role state government must play in ensuring effective oversight of […]
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
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00Today, the Blacksburg Parks and Recreation Department was made aware of a fraudulent message being […]
Body found in Claytor Lake identified
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00Divers entered the water and found a Jeep Grand Cherokee in approximately 12 feet of […]
10/7: Floyd Radio Show
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00Join us at the Floyd Country Store on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 7:00 pm […]
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 […]