News, events, & weather for the New River Valley of southwest Virginia.
Regional AEMT partnership producing early success
A new community college regional partnership to expand Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) training is already producing impressive results, helping strengthen the emergency medical services […]
APCo to test generators
Appalachian Power Company (APCo) will conduct a required test of its generating units at the Claytor Hydroelectric Project in southwest Virginia on Thursday, July 30, […]
8/1: Paper Assembly House Grand Opening
A new independent stationery and gift shop is opening on Main St in Radford. Paper Assembly House, located at 225 W. Main Street, will celebrate […]
Tailgate Parking Raffle
Park Like a VIP, Cheer Like a Hokie, and Support Your Community! YMCA at Virginia Tech Launches Exclusive Tailgate Parking Raffle for the 2026 Football […]
Phone Scam Alert
We’ve received reports of a phone scam, in which callers are claiming to be law enforcement and informing victims that a warrant has been issued […]
Maryland’s Largest Battle of the Revolution
As Americans celebrated the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in early July 1776, the war for that independence was already spreading across the colonies. […]
Blacksburg man arrested on alleged kidnapping
A Blacksburg man was arrested on multiple charges stemming from the alleged kidnapping of a 15-year-old Milwaukee girl in 2022. Owen Lars Anderson, 37, is […]
Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8PM
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 526 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS IN VA. VIRGINIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ALLEGHANY AMHERST APPOMATTOX BATH […]
8/1: Rockin’ Main Street Concert
Join us for a night of great music, delicious food, games and community fun at our August Rockin’ Main Street Concert! We’ll start the evening […]
Weather Outlook for 7/28
Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening. The greatest threat is damaging winds. Localized flash flooding, large hail, and isolated tornadoes are secondary threats.
9/21-26: Specialist Jewelry Buying Event
A Specialist Jewelry Buying Event, Hosted at Kent Jewelers from September 21-26, 2026. Rothschild Trading Company invites Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and the New River Valley to […]
8/3: Special Meeting of VFIFA
Virginia’s First Industrial Facility Authority is holding a special called meeting of its Board of Directors on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Pulaski County […]