Construction advances on Christiansburg’s new train station, marking a significant step toward restoring passenger rail service to the New River Valley after a nearly 50-year absence.

New River Valley residents started their new year by connecting with nature through the popular First Day Hikes program at Claytor Lake State Park, continuing a tradition that has grown from a local initiative to a nationwide movement.

To this day, it remains unclear who fired the first shot — whether it was Floyd Allen’s son, the sheriff, or someone else.

Before you toss your old Christmas tree to the curb, Claylor Lake State Park wants you to consider dropping it off at the park to help support the environment.

A cherished restaurant in Blacksburg will soon be permanently closing its doors after nearly three decades of serving the community.

Volunteers are needed to help the Salvation Army sort presents for around 1,000 children.

Residents and businesses in Bedford are experiencing unexpected increases in their electric bills, causing concern throughout the community. Local business owner Jeremy Rowlett shares how his electric costs jumped by $200 last month. Efforts are ongoing to get a response from AEP about the rising charges.

Bedford County Public Schools has named Kris Wingfield of Liberty High School as its 2027 Bedford County Teacher of the Year.

A man was arrested for possession of child pornography after allegedly attempting to meet an 11-year-old in Bedford, Bedford Police Department said.

The Bedford Boys were an infantry battalion group from the Virginia National Guard who got their start during peace time.

The Bedford Fire Department announced Wednesday that two crews worked vehicle fires Tuesday night.

Bedford County is making big strides in closing the digital divide with a major boost in high-speed internet access. Thanks to a $25 million grant from Virginia’s Telecommunication Initiative, thousands of homes and businesses that once struggled with slow or no internet are finally getting connected.

A beloved Blacksburg sandwich shop made its highly anticipated return this week, as Substation 2 reopened its doors after a two-year closure, drawing crowds of eager customers and bringing back cherished memories for the Virginia Tech community.

"We look forward to seeing Hokie Nation pack the stands and bring the energy that makes this place special.”

Blacksburg residents voiced mixed reactions Tuesday night during a public hearing about two potential interim town council members, as the governing body seeks to restore stability following recent upheaval.

Earlier this month, American strikes were carried out on Venezuela’s capital that killed civilians and resulted in the capture of the country’s sitting president, Nicolás Maduro, as well as his wife.

Salem had 3 first-place finishers.

Salem's Gabby Crawford reached 1,000 career points in road win at Christiansburg.

Salem's Gabby Crawford reached 1,000 career points in road win at Christiansburg.

The Salvation Army of the Roanoke Valley, serving Roanoke County, Roanoke City, Craig and Botetourt counties, is supporting 430 local families this Christmas. That includes roughly 1,000 children who will receive gifts through the Angel Tree program.

We’re following breaking news out of Christiansburg after residents reported hearing loud noises that some thought were explosions Wednesday morning.

Morgan Taylor was named coach of the year after leading the Blue Demons to their first ever state final.

Spartans earn their first state title since 2020 season.

The emergency room at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery in Christiansburg is celebrating its first anniversary, having served 13,000 patients since opening its doors as part of a $14 million investment in local healthcare.

The Danville Area Humane Society is expanding its resources to address animal neglect and abandonment, while facing ongoing scrutiny over its euthanasia practices.

Infinity Global, a packaging supply company, is expanding its operations in Danville with a $34 million investment that will create 150 new jobs.

No injuries were reported following a fire at the Astoria Hotel in Danville Thursday morning.

A smoke advisory has been issued for the northern portion of Danville on Tuesday.

The Colonels built a double-digit lead in the second half against the Eagles.

A Danville grand jury has indicted 35 year-old Florin Doroiman after a card skimming device was found at a local Walmart, highlighting a growing threat across Virginia.

Yokohama Tire announced on Friday that they have plans to “significantly reduce tire production” at their Salem location, resulting in the layoff of around 392 hourly and salaried employees at the facility.

The Salem RidgeYaks announced Thursday that it was offering a special buy-one-get-one deal for those who were affected by the recent Verizon service outages.

Under H.L. Roberts in the 1930’s the park started to get a family friendly reputation as thousands of people flocked to the park from across the country and live music was played from the likes of Hank Williams Jr and Conway Twitty.

Spartans beat the Patriots the second time this season.

Salem had 3 first-place finishers.

Dust off your boots and hold onto your hats - the Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo is back in the saddle and charging through the weekend!