The beloved trail is the “lifeblood” of the town of Damascus. Until repairs can be made, visitors are being encouraged to explore the trail’s other half, which is now open.
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Frost and snow arrive in Virginia as a comet graces the western sky
Fall’s first widespread bout of freezing temperatures is upon us, but it won’t last too long.
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Aurora encore: Photos capture 2024’s second big round of vivid northern lights in Virginia
Are we having unusual aurora displays, or is it that more people are getting photos of them? Well, both.
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Boil water notice lifted for remainder of Montgomery County
The boil water notice was issued after historic flooding on the New River caused “challenging water quality conditions.”
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Portions of New River Trail State Park reopen after Hurricane Helene
The reopened sections include Foster Falls, the Peak Creek Trestle and Chestnut Creek Falls.
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FEMA opens third disaster recovery center in Southwest Va.
The office in Tazewell joins centers in Independence and Damascus. Staff can help residents apply for federal flood assistance.
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Community partners across the region stepped up after Hurricane Helene, but long-term relief efforts could be strained in the coming months
Local schools and organizations like the Virginia Department of Corrections mobilized to feed thousands in Southwest Virginia, but as emergency efforts wind down, hunger relief will face challenges.
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Most of Blue Ridge Parkway in Va. to reopen Friday
The reopening comes just in time for peak tourism season in the Blue Ridge.
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Boil water advisory lifted for town of Christiansburg
The New River Valley Water Authority said the advisory could be lifted Friday for Blacksburg and Sunday for the rest of Montgomery County.
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Post-Helene misinformation rampant on social media
In the wake of flooding damage across the Southeast, many social media posts have criticized the federal government response, often using false information.