News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Weather-Related Notices
Christiansburg: Solid waste scheduled for Monday will be collected on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Recycling remains cancelled. As soon as the Town has information from contractors […]
Extreme Cold Warning Plus Wind Advisory
EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SUNDAY… …WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY… […]
2PM Winter Storm Warning Update
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SUNDAY… * WHAT…Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as […]
Recycling Collection Postponed
Recycling collection originally scheduled for today, Jan. 30 and Saturday, Jan. 31 has been postponed due to weather. The Town will communicate when GFL determines […]
APCo preparing for more winter weather
Appalachian Power Company (APCo) is closely monitoring another round of arctic weather expected to move into the region this weekend. With bitter temperatures and accumulating […]
EPA Reform, Permitting and Coal
A cornerstone of American power and success is predicated on our manufacturing might. As factories transition in the 21st century, new technological innovations boost American […]
VDOT continues to work clearing streets
With another significant winter weather event anticipated to impact Virginia, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will continue to work around the clock and is […]
This Weekend: Winter Storm Warning
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY… * WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 […]
Wrapped in Love’ Blanket Drive
As temperatures begin to drop across the region, StepStone Family & Youth Services of Virginia is once again stepping in to ensure children in foster […]
VDOT Preparing For Additional Snow
Virginians greatly assisted the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) during last weekend’s major winter storm by remaining at home, allowing snow removal crews to make […]
Saturday-Sunday: Extreme Cold Watch
EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON… WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 19 below possible. WHERE…Portions of northwest North […]
Crockett Announces Candidacy
Douglas Crockett, a Virginian, retired United Methodist pastor and attorney, has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Congress in Virginia’s 9th Congressional District. […]