News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
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 […]
Strong Damaging Winds Possible Monday Night
A deep low pressure system will trigger strong to damaging winds on Monday night, with gusts ranging from 40 mph to 55 mph across the […]
Enhanced Holiday DUI Enforcement
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced enhanced holiday DUI enforcement as part of Virginia’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, reminding Virginians to plan for a […]
DOT Grant to Develop Tech Executive Airport
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the Virginia Tech Montgomery Regional Airport Authority, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $484,863 […]
NRCC Offers Computer Science Degree Online
New River Community College now offers computer science, an associate of science degree, fully online. The 61-63 credit transfer program can now be completed in […]
Governor’s Portrait Unveiled
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin today celebrated the unveiling of the Governor’s official portrait as the 74th Governor […]
Christmas & New Year Schedules
Blacksburg: The Town of Blacksburg will operate under the following schedule for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays: Wednesday, December 24 All town administrative offices […]
Virginia Lawsuit Filed Over Insulin Prices
Attorney General Jason Miyares today filed a lawsuit against the nation’s largest pharmacy benefit managers and insulin manufacturers in the Circuit Court for the City […]
Elliston man sentenced to 25 years
On December 8, 2025, William Terrill Hurt III, age 56, of Elliston was sentenced to a 25-year prison sentence for: • Object sexual penetration • […]
A Dickens Christmas
An iconic Christmas story that continues to resonate with my family and many others is Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic A Christmas Carol. While the book […]