News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
A Letter Without a Correct Title
In the summer of 1776, America stood at a turning point. The thirteen colonies had declared their independence from Great Britain, but that bold decision […]
Weather Outlook for 7/22
A cold front will continue southward today to bring another risk of severe weather, but the threat shifts mostly along and east of the Blue […]
Flood Watch Continues Today
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE…Portions of northwest North Carolina, including the […]
7/21: Flood Watch in Effect
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING… * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE…Portions of northwest North Carolina, including the following areas, […]
Weather Outlook 7/21
A cold front will arrive later today to bring another potential for severe storms across the entire region. While the greatest threat is damaging wind […]
Salem VA Hospital receives funding
SALEM, VA – The Salem VA Health Care System received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving […]
Weather Outlook for 7/21
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible Tuesday afternoon/evening. Swaths of damaging wind gusts should be the primary severe risk, though an isolated tornado cannot be ruled […]
Pulaski County Program Earns Award
WSLS recently reported that Pulaski County’s innovative “Vacancy to Vitality” program has earned statewide recognition with a Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) Achievement Award. The program focuses […]
Best Value Colleges in Virginia include RU and VT
Radford University and Virginia Tech ranked in the top 10 2026 Best Value Colleges in Virginia by Niche.com. Radford University came in at #9 while Virginia Tech topped out the top […]
Wytheville Woman Missing
Update 7/23: We are sorry to announce that Ms. Sullivan was found deceased. The Wythe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in […]
Weather Outlook for 7/19
Another day, another round of severe storms possible, this time concentrated to areas along/east of the Blue Ridge. A Slight Risk is in place generally […]
Weather Outlook for 7/18
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop later today. Some of the storms could become severe and producing damaging wind gusts. Heavy downpours may lead to […]