Category: Local news

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg is calling for a slight risk of severe thunderstorms in our area today. Strong-to-severe…

Average gas prices in Virginia are up nearly 6 cents per gallon over the last week, to $3.97 today, according…

Severe storms are possible late tonight and early Tuesday, and then a second wave Tuesday afternoon and evening. Some of…

A flood watch for the area expired at 8 a.m. this morning. Lingering showers and thunderstorms are expected across the…

The Henry County Public Service Authority is considering state financing for three water line extensions, including a long-planned project that…

Carter Bank has been named Virginia’s top bank in Forbes’ 2026 America’s Best-In-State Banks rankings, moving up from third place…

On Tuesday, heavy rain and damaging wind gusts toppled trees in the area, causing power outages. The Martinsville Utility Department…

A Flood Watch is in effect for the region through 7 p.m. tonight. Severe weather may occur today, including damaging…

A 56-year-old Bassett woman was killed and a child seriously injured in a head-on crash Sunday on Virginia 57. State…

A judge has denied bond for Michael Timothy Puckett, the man accused of killing Carroll County Deputy Logan Utt and…