News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Griffith’s H.J. Res. 61 Passes
The U.S. House of Representatives passed Rep. Griffith’s H.J. Res. 61, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the […]
Grants to Support Local Food Production
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today the latest round of awards from the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) Fund Infrastructure Grant program. A total […]
Wind Advisory Until 4am Friday
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY… * WHAT…West/Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE…Portions of […]
Virginia Flood Safety Awareness Week
Governor Glenn Youngkin has designated March 9-15 Virginia Flood Safety Awareness Week to emphasize the importance of flood preparedness and mitigation in the commonwealth ahead […]
Back side of storm bringing winds
Gusty winds have been observed behind the line of showers, and have brought scattered trees down across the area. This could continue through the afternoon. […]
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 […]