News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Wildfire in Shawsville
Update: April 13 at 7 p.m. At this time, the fire is moving away from residences. The Virginia Department of Forestry and local first responders
UPDATE: Craig County Man Missing
UPDATE: Mr. Fuller was located today in Roanoke County and is SAFE. Thanks again for your help. Original Post: The Craig County Virginia Sheriff’s Office
Tornado Watch Cancelled
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch tonight until 11 pm for the following counties: BEDFORD, CAMPBELL, CARROLL, CHARLOTTE, FLOYD, FRANKLIN, HALIFAX, HENRY,
Wind Advisory Overnight Through Tomorrow
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 PM EDT FRIDAY. * WHAT…West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
Local Cabinet Designer Wins Award
Slate Creek Builders, a prominent construction and design firm based in Blacksburg, Virginia, proudly announces that Cassidy Jones, lead designer, has been awarded second place
Arbor Day Celebration: April 20
Join Blacksburg Parks and Recreation as a volunteer on Saturday, April 20 from 9 am-noon for an Arbor Day Celebration and plant a tree or
4/13: Blacksburg Shred-A-Thon
The Town of Blacksburg will host a Shred-A-Thon on Saturday, April 13 from 9am – noon at 725 Patrick Henry Drive. This free event is
VPRA Open House Events
On Thursday, April 18, the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) will host a second open house to gather further input regarding the expansion of passenger rail
4/22: VIN Etching
Help prevent auto theft by joining us for our free 𝐕𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 event on Monday, April 22 from 3-6 pm at the Christiansburg Fire Department.
4/19: Atlanta Rhythm Section at NRCC
The Atlanta Rhythm Section formed in 1971 and has long been considered not only one of Southern Rock’s finest bands but one of the Seventies
Prevent Diabetes Act Introduced
Today, Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) along with U.S. Reps Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Diana DeGette (D-CO) introduced the PREVENT DIABETES Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation that
4/13: In-Person Service Academy Day
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) will host his 2024 Service Academy Day event on Saturday, April 13, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in the Richardson