News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Behavioral Health Docket in Montgomery County
Recognizing the prevalence and impact of mental illness within the criminal justice system, Montgomery County will begin a General District Court Behavioral Health Docket in […]
Safewright, Carolyn Hall
Carolyn Sue Hall Safewright, age 73 of Draper, died Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at her residence. She was born on August 23, 1947 in Pulaski, […]
Spring Break Holiday
The Blacksburg town administrative offices will be closed on Friday, April 2 for the Spring Break holiday. There will be no interruptions in Blacksburg Transit […]
New film: a historical look at a touchy subject
When I was offered the chance to screen a new film about Roe vs Wade, I was not sure I really wanted to watch it. […]
Roads are Snow Covered in the Area
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crews and contractors are deployed in western Virginia and working in 12-hour shifts, around the clock, to plow and treat […]
VDOT Preparing for Winter Storm
With a significant winter weather event anticipated to impact Virginia overnight on Saturday, Jan. 30, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is preparing to respond. […]
Do you want to build a snowman?
With winter weather in the forecast this weekend, the Christiansburg Parks and Recreation Department wants to see your best snowman, snow fort or other creation […]
Leading Oversight Efforts on the Energy and Commerce Committee
Throughout my time in the U.S. House of Representatives, I have been honored to serve on the Energy and Commerce Committee. It is the oldest […]
Bernard Graf Award to Nicholas Polys
The Fourth Annual Bernard Graf Award has been awarded to Dr. Nicholas Polys for his musical excellence and for his dedicated service as a National […]
Police Investigating Recent Burglaries
Blacksburg Police continue to investigate reported burglaries in the Town of Blacksburg. These cases have been a priority for the department since initial reporting of […]
Slick spots on interstates and most main roads
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crews and contractors have been plowing and treating roads in western Virginia since last night. As rain transitioned to snow, […]
Individuals Needed for VTTI Transportation Study
The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) is recruiting individuals aged 18-55 to participate in a research study during the daytime, here at our Virginia Smart […]