News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Unemployment Rate Steady at 3.5 Percent
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Virginia added 8,600 nonfarm jobs in November, according to preliminary estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Current Employment […]
$2 million awarded for riparian buffer projects
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation today announced $2 million in awards for the maintenance of forested buffers to grantees located throughout the commonwealth. […]
1/10: Mountain Thunder & Gap Civil in Concert
The music of Mountain Thunder and Gap Civil will be featured during New River Community College’s Concert Series event on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Music […]
Jennifer Rheinheimer is new CFO at Freedom First
Freedom First Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Rheinheimer as Chief Financial Officer. Jennifer has served as Vice President of Finance […]
Immigration and Inflation
As we near the conclusion of President Trump’s first year of this term, I thought we should look at two issues he faced, immigration and […]
Wind Advisory Through Noon Thursday
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST THURSDAY… * WHAT…West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 […]
Public Safety Grants to Virginia Tech of Nearly $1.6 Million
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded Virginia Tech, located in Blacksburg, Virginia, two separate grants. One grant for $597,366 supports a three-module plan […]
1/10: Mt Tabor Ruritan Breakfast
On Saturday, January 10th, from 8 am to 10 am, Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will be serving up hot biscuits topped with delicious sausage gravy, […]
Digital Skilling Initiative Launched
The YMCA at Virginia Tech is excited to announce the expansion of its digital skilling and inclusion programs in Blacksburg, VA, thanks to refurbished HP […]
1/7: Pulaski Democrats Reorganization
The Pulaski Virginia Democratic Committee will hold its re-organization meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at 5:30 p.m. at the Charles and Ona B. Free Memorial […]
High Wind Warning in Effect Today
HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TUESDAY… WHAT…West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected, especially at […]
APCo Preparing for Power Outages
Appalachian Power Company (APCo) is preparing for multiple rounds of gusty winds and freezing temperatures that could cause possible service interruptions. The company’s meteorology team […]