News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
National Honors for Civil War Round Table
A Roanoke Civil War group has been honored by a national organization for the local group’s remarkable post-COVID comeback story. The Roanoke Civil War Round […]
Abigail Adams – A Founding Mother
When most people think about the American Revolution, they think of famous men such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams. However, one of […]
Potential weather threats
Damaging winds and hail from thunderstorms, flooding from locally heavy rain, and excessive heat will be possible for portions of the area the remainder of […]
7/4: Independence Day at Historic Smithfield
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00Celebrate Independence Day with a fun, festive, and educational afternoon at Historic Smithfield! Join us […]
6/24: Table to Scene Dinner
Check out Soil to Soul, the museum’s community art show of 17 artists whose work focuses on agrarian and gardening culture, sample food from local […]
6/13: Mt. Tabor Ruritan Fish Fry
Mount Tabor Ruritan Club will hold its June Fish Fry on Saturday, June 13 from 5 to 7 pm. at Slusser’s Chapel Picnic Shelter, 1543 […]
6/13: Invitation to Wonder Exhibit
The Floyd Center for the Arts is pleased to present Invitation to Wonder, a solo exhibition by acclaimed contemporary painter Steven Kenny, on view in […]
6/13: Sparkfest Music Festival
Springhouse will host SparkFest: Music & Living Earth Festival on Saturday, June 13, from 5 to 10pm at their campus in Pilot, Virginia. This free, […]
Potential Steam Ventilation at the VT Power Plant
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00 On June 9, the university and surrounding Blacksburg community members may notice elevated noise […]
Amtrak is coming to our region in 2027
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00Amtrak is coming to our region in 2027 — and we want to hear from […]
Submit Photos for Time Capsule
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00The Virginia congressional delegation invites individuals across the Commonwealth to submit photographs to be considered […]




