News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Governor’s Update on Drone Sightings
Governor Glenn Youngkin issued the following update after multiple sightings of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, were reported in and around the […]
What’s Next for Syria?
Throughout the tenure of the Biden Administration, conflict and turmoil have only gotten worse in the Middle East. A recent flareup in the region is […]
$650 Million Criminal Resolution with McKinsey & Co.
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares today announced McKinsey & Co. has agreed to pay $650 million in a deferred prosecution agreement to resolve a federal […]
Governor’s Budget Brings Direct Aid to Education
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today additional budget proposals that will bring state spending on K-12 education in the Commonwealth to more than $22 billion over […]
Winter Weather Advisory
A WINTRY MIX EXPECTED SUNDAY. Temperatures will support a mixture of freezing rain, sleet, and snow as an area of low pressure moves northeast through […]
Christiansburg Hires New Small Business Solutions Manager
The Town of Christiansburg has hired a new Small Business Solutions Manager, Miles Campbell. As a previous small business owner, Campbell has spent the last […]
Governor’s Budget Proposes “No Sanctuary Cities”
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today a “No Sanctuary Cities” budget proposal to require local law enforcement, sheriffs, and jail directors to fully comply with US […]
Shop local farms and farmers markets for the holidays
This holiday season, shoppers looking for fresh ingredients and unique gifts can find plenty of options at their local farms and farmers markets. Of Virginia’s […]
$1.3 Million ARC Grant for Helene-related damage
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Friends of Southwest Virginia a $1,300,000 grant. The funding will support an assessment of damage to outdoor recreation […]
Wind Advisory Today
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY… WHAT…West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 […]
AG Miyares Warns Robocall Service Providers
Attorney General Jason Miyares today warned four voice service providers that they have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of […]
$50 Million in Budget for Business-Ready Development
Governor Glenn Youngkin will include an additional $50 million investment in his budget package to accelerate Virginia’s position as a national leader in business-ready site […]