News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
July 4 Concert
Join us on July 4th for a concert of great patriotic tunes (and more!) as the opener of the Town of Blacksburg’s Independence Day Celebration […]
Weather Alert for 6/22
WEATHER ALERT: Severe Storm & Flood Threat Today! Conditions will shift dramatically this afternoon as a weather disturbance tracks across the area ahead of a […]
Weather Outlook for 6/22
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00Scattered storms Monday afternoon and evening could be strong to severe. Damaging winds and localized […]
First Juneteenth celebration for state employees
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday hosted Virginia’s inaugural Juneteenth celebration for state employees, entitled Commemorating Juneteenth: Remembering the Past, Honoring the Present, Looking […]
Response to Historic Drought Conditions
In response to the historic drought conditions creating challenges for communities and farmers across Virginia, Governor Spanberger today — in coordination with the Virginia Drought […]
Celebrating the Nation’s 250th Birthday: Part 1
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00 America’s 250th anniversary is an exciting time for Virginia communities and the United States. Because […]
Colonel John Walter Ripley Awarded Medal of Honor
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00 U.S. President Donald J. Trump posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor to Colonel John […]
Teen Missing from Narrows
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:0016-year-old Kameron Cromer is missing from Narrows, Virginia and was last seen on June 15, […]
6/19: 2026 Summer Solstice Fest
Summer Solstice Fest will feature live music, food, arts, 45+ craft vendors, Kids Zone, performances, the Downtown Sundown 5K and more! Schedule of Events: • […]
Juneteenth Remembrance & Community Gathering
Historic Smithfield presents their Annual Juneteenth Remembrance & Community Gathering on Friday, June 19, 2026 at the Merry Oak. This gathering honors the more than […]
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until Noon
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 350 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1200 PM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS VIRGINIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ALBEMARLE ALLEGHANY AMHERST APPOMATTOX AUGUSTA BATH […]
Photo sharing invited at photo club meeting
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00 The Radford Photo Club will meet on Thursday, June 25, at the Radford Public […]