News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
General Fund Revenues Remains Slightly Ahead of Forecast
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that general fund revenues for May 2024 increased 14.2 percent versus the same period last year and remain slightly ahead
Water Levels May Rise Quickly
Due to continued high temperatures this week, PJM has notified Appalachian Power it may need to increase power generation at its hydroelectric plants to maintain
2024 NRCC President’s and Dean’s Lists
In recognition of their academic excellence during the spring 2024 semester, 565 New River Community College students have been placed on the President’s List and
Quiet focus of show at Fine Arts Center
Noise and business surround us – social media, family, jobs … “Works by the Textile Artists of Virginia, now on display at the Fine Arts
Blacksburg Transit Major Route Changes
On Monday, June 24, 2024, Blacksburg Transit will shift all Blacksburg routes that enter Virginia Tech’s campus to a new transit center area. The transit
Chevron Doctrine
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided some notable cases in 2024. Donald J. Trump v. Anderson was a unanimous decision by the justices to allow
Possession of Child and Animal Pornography
On Thursday, June 13, 2024, officers with the Blacksburg Police Department, pursuant to an ongoing investigation, served a search warrant at a residence on Cardinal
6/29: Open House at Mountain Lake Biological Station
Mountain Lake Biological Station (MLBS), a University of Virginia field station in Pembroke, VA, will hold its annual Open House on Saturday, June 29 from
$700 Million Settlement against J&J
Attorney General Jason Miyares and 42 other state attorneys general reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson
APCo Requests Lower Electric Rates
Appalachian Power this week filed a request with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) to lower the electric transmission cost for customers. The transmission rate
Volunteer Montgomery Celebrates Volunteers
Volunteer Montgomery held its annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at the Christiansburg Recreation Center with approximately 75 attending. “A New Beginning
Public Notice of Intent for Big Vein Portals
The proposed action consists of: a) Closure of open mine portal b) Repair and stabilization of subsidence area. c) Establishing drainage control over the affected