News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
NRCC students win poetry & arts contests
New River Community College (NRCC) is pleased to announce the winners of the Virginia Community College System Poetry & Visual Arts Competition. Participating students submitted […]
Farm Stress Resources Available
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and agricultural organizations are reminding farmers and others in the industry that there are resources, tools and listening ears […]
Flood Advisory In Effect
FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON… WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. WHERE…Portions of southwest and west central Virginia, including […]
Arrest made in sexual assault report
On May 19, 2026, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Merrimac Road area of Blacksburg for a reported sexual assault. Patrol deputies and […]
5/20 Weather Forecast
As a cold front crosses our region today, there is a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms. The main concern will be damaging winds in excess […]
Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance results
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) reports the results of chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance from the Department’s four CWD Disease Management Areas (DMAs) […]
Two arrested on child porn charges
Following a lengthy investigation, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division executed a search warrant on Friday, May 15, 2026, at a residence in […]
A Tribute to Heroes Opening Ceremony
On Memorial Day, May 25, at 2 PM the Radford Noon Rotary, Glencoe Mansion, Radford VFW Post 776, and the Gen. William Campbell Chapter of […]
Nutrient Management Training School
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Nutrient Management Program will offer a two-part agriculture nutrient management training school in June and July of 2026. […]
Road Work on Peppers Ferry Road
A contractor will be conducting primary paving operations on westbound Peppers Ferry Road, from the Marshall Avenue intersection to a point between Quin W. Stuart […]
RAAP Gives Noise Notices
Two notices below: 1. NOTICE OF EXPLOSIVE OPERATION Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 & Thursday, May 21, 2026 Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Location: […]
“Click It or Ticket” Campaign
With one of the busiest and most dangerous travel weekends approaching, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Virginia State Police (VSP), and safety partners […]