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I hope you enjoy my latest column, a collection of weekly short news updates and future events to look out for, and arriving to your inbox as part of our NRV newsletter on Mondays. As your New River Valley reporter, I primarily cover Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Montgomery County and Radford, but...

Welcome back to Extra Credit, a weekly roundup of education-related news from across Southwest and Southside Virginia. Have a story idea, tip or think there’s something I missed? Email me at [email protected]. Thanks for reading!. Roanoke County teacher shares how he tackles the opioid crisis in the classroom. Vi

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FLOYD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle crash Sunday, according to Virginia State Police. Police say the crash occurred June 21, 2026 at 9:58 a.m. on Floyd Highway, two tenths of a mile south of King Store Road in Floyd County. Kenneth Martin Wingfield, 69...

Hokie Nation is expressing its gratitude to Athletics Director Whit Babcock, as he prepares to transition to AD Emeritus and Special Advisor on July 1. Babcock led transformational change during his 12-year tenure, elevating Virginia Tech Athletics’ performance, financial foundation, academic excellence, and student-at

SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – Trumpets blare. A drum keeps a steady pulse. The double bass emits a low hum. On July 18, Salem’s free Jazz in July concert will return for its 25th year to Longwood Park Amphitheater. Local jazz enthusiast Lenny Marcus picked five music acts to take the stage for the event. They […]

BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR) – It’s been over 50 years since a train huffed to a stop in the town of Bedford. The Bedford, Va. Passenger Rail Project wants to change that. With a station expected for Macon Street, the project aims to improve regional connectivity, boost tourism to the D-Day memorial and improve the local […]

James Franklin and Virginia Tech face a huge recruiting battle with Mike Norvell and Florida State.

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A cold front will spark showers and storms across the region Monday where a few storms may be strong to severe. A Slight Risk (2/5) for severe weather is outlined over the entire area. Damaging winds will be the main threat, although isolated large hail cannot be ruled out.  Storms ahead […]

Father’s Day looks fantastic if you’re planning to spend time outdoors! We’ll see a mix of sun and a few scattered clouds with temperatures climbing into the lower 90s. We are above average in temperature for this time of year, so make sure to stay hydrated if you plan on attending any outdoor celebrations or activitie