News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Wind Chill Advisory Issued
WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON EST WEDNESDAY… …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS
EZ Mobility Solutions Moves
Starting Monday, January 15th, 2024, EZ Mobility Solutions moves into its newly opened office and showroom located at 4549 Shenandoah Avenue NW in Roanoke, Virginia.
NRCC offers short-term welding programs
Registration is now open for two new short-term welding training programs at New River Community College, Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding
VDOT crews clearing roads ahead of freeze
A winter storm passed through western Virginia last night covering roads with snow and ice. Crews and contractors with the Virginia Department of Transportation were
Winter Weather Advisory for Monday 1/15
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY… * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.
Cave Rescue Incident
UPDATE: Giles County Emergency Services officials say 38-year-old Autumn Nicole Draper of Fairlawn was found dead after falling within a cave in the Staffordsville Community
Wind Advisory until 4 pm
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON… * WHAT…West winds increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50
Deposition with Fauci
On January 8th and 9th, I participated in a two-day Congressional transcribed interview (what normal people would call a deposition) with Dr. Anthony Fauci to
Governor’s State of the Commonwealth Address
This week, Governor Glenn Youngkin delivered his 2024 State of the Commonwealth Address to a joint session of the Virginia General Assembly. His speech highlighted
Flood Watch 1/12/24
FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT… WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. WHERE…Portions of North Carolina, including the following areas,
Wind Advisory for Tomorrow 1/13
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST SATURDAY. * WHAT…West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50
Potentially High Water Levels
Appalachian Power wants boaters and recreational users downstream of Claytor Dam to know water levels on the New River could rise rapidly starting Sunday, Jan.