Christiansburg man recounts horrific motorcycle accident and those responsible for saving his life
It's been 8 months since a Christiansburg man's life changed forever after a horrific motorcycle crash. Thanks to quick emergency care at LewisGale Medical Center, a newly recognized Level 2 Trauma Center, he is rebuilding his life and is back at the job he loves.
Virginia Tech President Tim Sands issues statement following arrests in Pro-Palestine Protest Encampment
Virginia Tech has joined the growing list of universities across the country that are calling for the end of the war in Gaza, with dozens of students gathering at the graduate life center lawn in protest.
WATCH LIVE: Sen. Warner to speak at the Radford Economic Development Luncheon
Sen. Warner will address business, higher education, and community leaders as well as elected officials from the City of Radford, Pulaski County and Montgomery County at an economic development luncheon hosted by Radford University.
James Hardie team members give back to the community with blessing bags
People in the New River Valley are helping people who are experiencing homelessness. Teams at James Hardie, a manufacturing company with crews in Pulaski, Radford and Wytheville, created over 750 blessing bags filled with toiletries and personal items as a part of it's Giving Back Campaign. They also delivered 100 Wendyโs gift cards for families with children who are put up in hotels for the night.
Christiansburg Starbucks baristas win union election, joining nationwide movement
A Christiansburg Starbucks has become the 18th Starbucks location in Virginia to unionize with Starbucks Workers United, joining a nationwide movement to create better working environments at Starbucks coffee shops throughout the U.S.
Want to travel in luxury? Owner of Travel Bash stops by WSLS
TravelBash is different from other travel agencies because it includes travel designers, event curators, and wedding specialists here to make your special day or group celebration truly unique. Founder of TravelBash, Courtnie Nichols talks about why she started the company.
WSLS Anchors participating in New River Polar Plunge
The 2024 New River Polar Plunge raises money to benefit the athletes and programs of Special Olympics Virginia itโs Southwest Virginiaโs largest fundraiser. Some WSLS Anchors are gearing up for the event and you can decide who takes the plunge. All you have to do is sign up using your email to become an insider to vote.Voting starts January 17th.
Local NAACP branch to hold MLK Day event on Sunday
Leaders with the Montgomery County Radford City Floyd NAACP Branch are Celebrating MLK Day earlier this year. There's an event happening at the Church on Main Sunday January 14th starting at 3 p.m. Guest speaker is Tameka Paige with the Roanoke City Sheriff's Office and a reception will follow.
Sheriff Morgan Millirons achieves historic first in Giles County
A historic moment in the New River Valley, as Giles County Sheriff Morgan Millirons was sworn in for the fifth consecutive time as the sheriff of Giles County Wednesday.Millirons is the first sheriff in the history of the county to serve five consecutive terms.
State agency โvery concernedโ with the number of Virginia children born substance-exposed that die
The state agency tasked with investigating complaints involving children in foster care is โvery concernedโ with the number of children born substance-exposed that die within six months of birth.
NRV girl who lost both feet in tragic incident defies odds, is now dancing happily
It's nothing short of miracle. Aubrey Scaletta from the New River Valley lost both her feet in an accident while riding in her father's pickup truck. After six surgeries, Aubrey is defying odds, not only walking, but dancing.