News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Dodson to Resign as Police Chief
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00Radford City Police Chief Jeffrey Dodson Jr. is resigning July 14, 2023. Dodson has served […]
Griffith Statement on the Fiscal Responsibility Act
Today, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement after voting against the Fiscal Responsibility Act: “In late April, I voted in favor of […]
Bicycle-Involved Crashes on the Rise in Virginia
In recognition of National Bicycle Safety Month, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is reminding Virginians, both bicyclists and motorists, to look out for […]
Governor Sends National Guard to Texas
Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued Executive Directive Four, Deploying Targeted Resources in Response to the Emergency Management Assistance Compact Request from the State of Texas […]
Griffith Statement on National Guard deployment
Today, in response to Texas’ request for assistance due to the crisis at our southern border, Virginia Governor Glenn Younkin announced that he will be […]
Virginia Native Plant Society Fundraiser and Grant Offer
The New River Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society is happy to announce that we are conducting our Fifth Annual Native Plant Sale on […]
I-81 Accident in Montgomery County kills 4
Around 3:30 this morning, a Chevrolet SUV with a U-Haul trailer was traveling north on I-81N at mile marker 120.2 when it lost control, spun […]
Hand-in-Hand Playground Ribbon Cutting
Please join us in celebrating the ribbon cutting and grand opening of the newly designed Hand-in-Hand playground, today May 30, 2023 from 11am-1pm, at Blacksburg Municipal Park. Attendees are encouraged to arrive […]
Flood Advisory in Effect until 2pm
FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON. * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE…Portions of southwest Virginia and west […]
Memorial Day Closings
Memorial Day is Monday, May 29 and the following operating schedules will be in place: BLACKSBURG Town Offices: Town administrative offices will be closed. Blacksburg […]
5/27: Shawsville Ruritan Club 75th Anniversary
The Shawsville Ruritan Club will celebrate it’s 75th anniversary this Saturday, May 27, from 2 to 4 pm at the Meadowbrook Community Center, 267 Alleghany […]
