News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Operation DISS-rupt on I-81 July 1 & 2
The Virginia State Police Appomattox, Salem, Culpeper, and Wytheville Divisions will be conducting Operation DISS-rupt on all 325 miles of Interstate 81 in Virginia on […]
Griffith Advocates for Coal Miner Health and Safety
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, participated in a hearing entitled “The Fiscal Year 2026 […]
Meeting for New Community Center: June 25
The Town of Blacksburg is seeking additional community feedback, thoughts, and ideas on a new Community Center facility. Citizens are invited to be a part […]
Auburn 10U Minors Make History
The Auburn 10U Minors baseball team has earned a major accomplishment, finishing as runner-up in the District 10 Cal Ripken playoffs and advancing to the […]
Radford Photo Club June winners
Claytor Lake, Smith Mountain Lake photos win Radford Photo Club contest Joyce Crowder of Dublin won the Radford Photo Club’s Appalachia/Southwest Virginia theme photo contest […]
NRCC spring 2025 President’s & Dean’s Lists
In recognition of their academic excellence during the spring 2025 semester, 611 New River Community College students have been placed on the President’s List and […]
$5+ Million in ARC Grants
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that he is recommending 13 projects for funding by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), totaling $5.356 million in grants. ARC […]
Tracy A. Trump Nominated for City Treasurer
On May 31, 2025, the Radford City Republican Committee unanimously nominated Tracy A. Trump as their candidate for City Treasurer during a duly called meeting. […]
6/28: Music on the Lawn
The Old Pros Big Band Orchestra of New River Community College (NRCC), will present a free public concert, “Music on the Lawn,” at the Christiansburg […]
Summer Solstice Fest Road Closures: June 21
The following road closures will be in place beginning at 8am Saturday, June 21 for the annual Summer Solstice Fest in downtown Blacksburg. Main Street […]
Claytor Reservoir Levels Being Lowered
With the National Weather Service forecasting heavy rainfall over the next few days that could impact flows on the New River, Appalachian Power plans to […]
Flood Watch Until 10 PM
FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING… WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. WHERE…Portions of North Carolina, including […]