News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
APCo says river levels could rise rapidly
Appalachian Power (APCo) wants boaters, kayakers, tubers and other recreational users downstream of Claytor and Leesville dams to know water levels on the New and […]
Governor Updates on Crime Rates
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday the Virginia Homeland Security Task Force (VHSTF) surpassed 2,500 arrests as of July 1, 2025. The VHSTF is a federal-state […]
July 4 in Blacksburg
Town Offices Town administrative offices will be closed. Blacksburg Transit There will be no Blacksburg Transit service and BT offices will be closed. Community Center […]
July 4 in Christiansburg
Join us on July 4, 2025 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Downtown Christiansburg for our annual Fourth of July Celebration! This family-friendly festival […]
July 4 Unplugged at Mason Jar
4th of July Unplugged at The Mason Jar at Claytor Lake Bradley Steele Billy Steele (The Steele Bros) #jimbohon Tyler Davis & Sarah Davis Phillip […]
July 4 in Shawsville
Join us for a concert with Miller Holler on Friday July 4th at Old Town Fields in Shawsville, VA. Gates open approx. 5:30p at the […]
Pulaski July 4th
-Parade starts at 3:00pm -Bring a chair or stand on Main or Third to watch -Food trucks & kids activities in Jackson Park after the […]
NRCC Machine Technology Program
New River Community College’s Machine Technology program is now enrolling students for the Fall 2025 semester and offering a direct pathway to in-demand, high-paying careers […]
$67 Million in Flood Preparedness Awards
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced $67 million in grants and loans from the Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund (CFPF). “The devastation experienced in Southwest Virginia […]
Independence Day
The birth of the United States and its significance for freedom inspires patriotic spirit and is accordingly reflected in American culture. American emblems such as […]
Strong Thunderstorm Warning
A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN FLOYD…SOUTHEASTERN CARROLL AND CENTRAL PATRICK COUNTIES THROUGH 645 PM EDT… At 608 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a […]
New Buckle Up law goes into effect
Whether you’re sitting in the front seat or the back seat of a vehicle, seat belt use is now the law for all Virginians. Beginning […]