News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
2026 ARC How to Apply Workshop
The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will hold an in-person how-to apply workshop for the 2026 Virginia Appalachian Regional Commission Grant (ARC) […]
MCPS GO TEC Lab Ribbon Cutting
On January 22nd, Montgomery County Public Schools celebrated the opening of the new GO TEC Career Connections Lab at Christiansburg Middle School with a ribbon-cutting […]
2/1: Cold Weather Advisory
COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST MONDAY… …EXTREME COLD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS […]
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 […]