News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Toll Charge Text Scam
Did you get a text about an overdue toll charge? It’s likely a scam. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is alerting customers about a […]
Virginia Permit Transparency Expansion
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the addition of two new Virginia agencies to be included on the Virginia Permit Transparency (VPT) website. This […]
Virtual Statewide Hiring Event on March 5th
Following Governor Glenn Youngkin’s launch of VirginiaHasJobs.com last week, Virginia Works – the Commonwealth’s department for workforce and advancement – announced a statewide virtual hiring […]
Update on explosion at Radford Army Ammunition Plant
RADFORD, Va. (March 3, 2025) – On Feb. 28, there was an explosion at Radford Army Ammunition Plant. The explosion occurred in the ammunition production […]
3/8: The Brothers Young & Bluegrass Kinsmen
The music of The Brothers Young and The Bluegrass Kinsmen will be featured during New River Community College’s Concert Series event on Saturday, March 8, […]
March 4, History and C. Bascom Slemp
March 4 is a date that may not mean much to you, or any American. But 100 years ago, it was a significant day. March […]
Red Flag Warning!
The combination of gusty winds, low fuel moisture, and low humidity will set the stage for dangerous burning conditions today and this evening! Outdoor burning […]
Oasthouse Ventures to build in Carroll County
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Oasthouse Ventures Ltd., a leading sustainable business development firm in the United Kingdom specializing in low-carbon greenhouses, will invest […]
Explosion at Radford Army Ammunition Plant
RADFORD, VA — Around 12:30 a.m. today there was an explosion at Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Radford, Virginia. The explosion occurred in the ammunition […]
Blacksburg Business License Reminder: Due March 3
Town of Blacksburg’s business license renewal forms for 2025 are due by Monday, March 3, 2025. Businesses are assessed an annual license tax based on […]
State Law Enforcement to Assist with Immigration Enforcement
Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued Executive Order 47 to direct state law enforcement and corrections officers to assist with federal immigration enforcement and to request localities fully […]
Affordable and Special Needs Housing Loans
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today more than $139 million in Affordable and Special Needs Housing loans for 41 projects across the Commonwealth. The recommended projects […]