News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
10/22: Floyd Tool Barn Open House
Join us for the first open house of the Floyd Tool Barn, a community tool library, this Thursday, October 22 from 3-6PM. Located behind 209 […]
Grants to build career and talent pipelines
RADFORD, Va. — The New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area Consortium Board has received a $7,994,951 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor for Appalachian […]
$1.3 Million DOT Grant for Helene Relief
Monday, October 19, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a Hurricane Helene-related grant to the Eastern Federal Lands Division. The funding breakdown […]
Governor Calls for Six-Year Freeze to Electricity Rates
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today — in expert testimony filed with the State Corporation Commission (SCC) on behalf of the Office of Governor — […]
General Fund Revenues Grew 8.0 Percent
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that September General Fund revenues grew 11.5 percent compared to the previous September. Through the first quarter of Fiscal […]
Griffith Signs Pledge to Protect from Fraud
Thursday, October 15, 2026 – U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance unveiled a Pledge to Protect Americans from Fraud. The pledge consists of six pillars to […]
Fighting for Coal
American coal requires fighters in its corner. In our corner of Virginia, I am proud to be in the ring to support a vital industry […]
Governor Authorizes On-Road Use of Dyed Diesel
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today issued Executive Directive 5 authorizing the temporary use of dyed diesel fuel in on-road vehicles to provide relief for farmers and families […]
NAACP MRF Branch 50th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet
CHRISTIANSBURG, VIRGINIA – The NAACP Montgomery Co. – Radford City – Floyd Co. Branch proudly held its 50th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday, October […]
Fallen leaves, rusty ironwork colorful photo topics
Joyce Sims of Radford won the Radford Photo Club autumn challenge with a photo of a mixture of leaves from her backyard trees. Charles Lynch […]
Freeze Warning in Effect Overnight
FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EDT SUNDAY… * WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE…Portions of northwest […]
Christiansburg Police Chief Ramsey to Retire
Christiansburg Police Chief David C. Ramsey announces plans to retire at the end of the year. Chief Ramsey has served as Chief since September 2023 […]