News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Nuclear Licensing Reform Bill Introduced
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00U.S. Representatives Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Kim Schrier (D-WA) and Marc Veasey (D-TX), members of the […]
2025 Claytor Lake Drawdown
Appalachian Power will be lowering the lake by 5 feet from Saturday, November 8, through Sunday, November 16, 2025. Friends of Claytor Lake will be […]
$2.8M Growth & Opportunity Grants
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced $2.8 million in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grants to advance 10 projects that strengthen regional economies, expand […]
Charity Fundraising Scheme Shut Down
Listen to this article:Your browser does not support the audio element.0:000:00Attorney General Jason Miyares today announced that his office, along with the Federal Trade Commission […]
Schumer Shutdown Gives Trump Dozer
Threats of a government shutdown from Congressional Democrats, led by Senator Chuck Schumer, have grown as the Congress approaches the end of the fiscal year […]
RAAP Hightlights Environment Progress
RADFORD, Va. (Sept. 23, 2025) — Radford Army Ammunition Plant leadership held a virtual media roundtable Tuesday, offering journalists across Virginia direct access to military […]
Tax Rebates Likely This Fall
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that eligible taxpayers will receive tax rebates of up to $200 this fall if they filed individually, and […]
Farm Recovery Block Grant Program
Virginia is the first state in the nation to launch the Farm Recovery Block Grant Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Beginning […]
9/27: A Night at the Barn
The Floyd Center for the Arts will celebrate three decades of creativity and community with A Night at the Barn fundraiser on Saturday, September 27, […]
Treasury/IRS Propose Regulations About Taxes on Tips
The Treasury Department and IRS issued proposed regulations identifying the occupations that customarily and regularly received tips before 2025, and therefore may be eligible for […]
Water Outages Anticipated in Christiansburg
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 9 a.m., utility customers on E. Main St. from Park St. to North St. will experience water outages due to […]
BT Explorer Route Changes
Changes to the Explorer routes are coming Monday, 10/6. Explorer Green (GRN) will replace the GLD route. Explorer Blue will service Lucas St. instead of […]