News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Increased Fire Danger Today
Winds will be gusty from the northwest today, especially this afternoon with gusts 25 to 35 mph at times. This afternoon humidity levels drop below […]
Death investigation in Pulaski
The Pulaski Police Department has opened a death investigation after a body was found Friday morning in a wooded area behind Insurance Auto Auctions (IAA) […]
Strong wind gusts expected through 8:00 PM.
Strong wind gusts are being reported along and west of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Just before 5:00 PM, a peak wind gust of 58 MPH […]
3/29: Old Age Ain’t for Sissies
Blacksburg Parks and Recreation Upcoming Active Adult Program: “Old Age Ain’t for Sissies” with Chris Conner. A frank look at the challenges of growing older. […]
Online Directory for Early Childhood Care
Southwest Virginia families now have an easy-to-use online tool to help find affordable, accessible child care called “Birth to 5 Hub.” United Way of Southwest […]
Volunteer Stream Cleanups April 2 & 16
The Town of Christiansburg’s Engineering Department is hosting two stream cleanups this spring. This is a great volunteer opportunity where you’ll collect trash to clean […]
RCPD Seeks Help Locating Missing Person
The Radford City Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Ms. Audrey Snow Gusler, of Radford, VA. Ms. Gusler is a 20 year […]
Governor proposes gas tax holiday
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that he would send a bill to the General Assembly in the upcoming special session to suspend Virginia’s gas tax […]
LewisGale Medical Center Names Chief Operating Officer
LewisGale Medical Center has hired Willie Payton, Jr. as chief operating officer for the 506-bed acute-care medical and surgical facility. Before joining LewisGale Medical Center, […]
Carilion Clinic to Support Radford Kinder Camps
A new Radford City Public Schools program will enable more children to enter the classroom ready to learn, says Superintendent Rob Graham. The Kinder Camps […]
LDS Church donates to Feeding Southwest Virginia
On March 17 at 3 pm at the Salem Distribution Center loading dock, Feeding Southwest Virginia will receive the first of two truckloads of food […]
4/2: Riner Spring Craft Show
The Riner Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a Spring Craft Show and Direct Sales event at the Riner Fire Department (our new location – […]