News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
12/2-1/1: Winter Lights Carnival
The Motor Mile Speedway presents their inaugural Winter Lights Carnival every Thursday through Sunday starting on Friday, December 2, 2022 and continuing through Sunday, January […]
12/5: Rich Creek Christmas Parade
The Town of Rich Creek in Giles County, Virginia presents the 2022 Rich Creek Christmas Parade on Monday, December 5, 2022. The parade route will […]
Return to the Basics
Unfortunately, our legislative process in Congress is broken and I submit it must be changed by going back to the basics. With the 117th Congress […]
NRCC receives funds for STEM students
New River Community College recently received a Micron Opportunity Fund gift through the efforts of the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education. The Micron Opportunity […]
Increase in Pedestrian Fatalities Reported
A startling increase in the number of pedestrian fatalities are being reported in the Roanoke region, according to preliminary statistics from the Virginia Department of […]
I-81 Construction to Impact Travel
Lane closures on southbound Interstate 81 at two locations are expected to create significant delays for drivers during the week starting Dec. 5. The work is […]
12/10: Santa & The Figgy Pudding Band
Join us at the Floyd Country Store on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 4:00 pm for stories and sing-a-long with Santa and The Figgy Pudding […]
12/3: FIRST Tech Challenge Christiansburg
It’s that time again- the exciting family event that celebrates kids, Science, and Technology! We’d love to see you there Saturday. WHAT: FIRST Tech Challenge Christiansburg VA […]
Rt 460 traffic pattern changes
Drivers on Route 460 in Giles County between Narrows and Rich Creek can expect a traffic pattern change starting next week. Weather permitting, beginning Monday, […]
Governor Donates Quarterly Salary to Pathways
Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin today announced that they would donate his fourth-quarter salary to Pathways in Petersburg. Pathways began in […]
Economics of Really Small Nuclear Plants
There seems to be such a terrible rush to get Governor Youngkin’s plan for a small modular nuclear plant here in the coalfields. Could there […]
Touchdowns for Turkeys
Kroger and Virginia Tech Athletics are teaming up with Feeding Southwest Virginia to nourish neighbors. Kroger is donating turkeys for every touchdown this football season […]