News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Griffith Attends HHS Roundtable on Lyme Disease
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) hosted a roundtable with agency leaders and public officials to discuss public health policies and efforts […]
Short-term welding courses offered
Registration is now open for two short-term welding training programs at New River Community College, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Shielded Metal Arc Welding […]
Narrows Man Arrested on Drug Charges
On 12-12-25 Giles County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a search of a residence in the 600 block of Market Road in Narrows. Multiple different types […]
House Fire in Radford
Radford and Fairlawn firefighters battle a house fire at 1533 2nd Street in Radford Virginia this morning, 12/15/2025. Occupants were able to evacuate with their […]
Eastmont Holiday Lights Contest!
Holiday Lights – EastMont Edition! Last week to enter! And check out lights on these roads for some holiday spirit Elliston – Big Spring Drive […]
APCo warns about rising water levels
Appalachian Power (APCo) wants recreational users downstream of Claytor and Leesville dams to know water levels on the New and Roanoke rivers could rise rapidly […]
Cold Weather Inbound!
COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EST MONDAY… WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero […]
1/31: John Cowan at Floyd Country Store
We are very excited to announce the return of John Cowan to the Floyd Country Store along with Darin & Brooke Aldridge! Join us for […]
Unemployment Rate Declines to 3.5%
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Virginia’s unemployment rate declined to 3.5 percent in September, remaining 0.9 percentage points below the national rate, which rose […]
Continuing Fight Against Opioid Abuse
I have heard far too many devastating stories about the impacts of the opioid crisis on American communities, particularly those in Virginia’s Ninth District. My […]
Talkington Sentenced to 25 years
On December 10, 2025, Michael James Talkington, age 52, of Christiansburg was sentenced to a mandatory 25-year prison sentence for: • Possession with the intent […]
12/13: Yuletide at Historic Smithfield
Step back in time and experience the warmth, wonder, and traditions of the season at this special holiday event. This immersive celebration blends colonial customs, […]