News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
11/16: Joy Powers Congressional Campaign Launch
Joy Powers, a fourth-generation Southwest Virginia farmer, small business leader, and community advocate, will officially announce her candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in […]
12/9: The Battle of Cool Spring
“The Blood-Tinted Waters of the Shenandoah: The Battle of Cool Spring” After he “scared Abe Lincoln like hell,” Confederate Lt. Gen. Jubal Early withdrew his […]
On the Passage of the Continuing Resolution
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Once again, Congressman Griffith joined House Republicans in passing a […]
YMCA Fast-Tracks Corner Market
The YMCA at Virginia Tech, a trusted community partner for over 150 years, has accelerated its Corner Market initiative to respond to an urgent food […]
Walk to End Alzheimer’s NRV raises $75K
Participants in the 2025 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S NRV raised $75,000 to support the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association. “The Alzheimer’s […]
Elbit Expansion in Roanoke to add 288 jobs
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Elbit Systems of America will expand its Roanoke County manufacturing facility. The facility, which produces low-light night vision devices […]
12/5 & 7: Folk Songs & Stories
Blacksburg Community Strings and Chamber Orchestra presents “Folk Songs and Stories” on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 7, 2025, at […]
Slippery Conditions Through Tuesday Morning
Snow showers are possible tonight through Tuesday morning. Affected locations may see any bridges, walkways, and perhaps a few roads become icy once precipitation begins […]
Veterans Day/Medal of Honor
On November 11, we celebrate Veterans Day. America is blessed with patriotic men and women who courageously served in conflict. Such service requires our reflection […]
Child Care Stipend for Legislators Continued
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00Speaker Don Scott announced today that the Virginia House of Delegates will continue the Child […]
Radford Photo Club to meet Nov 20
The next meeting of The Radford Photo Club is Thursday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m. at the Radford Public Library. Linda Waggaman of Radford will […]
SNAP Benefits Will Be Deposited This Week
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that, following federal notification that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits would be paid this week, Virginia will pause the […]