Officials cut the ribbon today for a for a new road in Pittsylvania County. They say they hope it will help the economy in Southside.

Virginia State Police is investigating a motorcycle crash that left a 65-year-old man dead in Craig County Tuesday.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines in Southwest Virginia.

A 33-year-old man lost his life after crashing on Route 311 Saturday night, according to Virginia State Police.

Virginia State Police are investigating a deadly single vehicle crash in Alleghany County. The crash happened Saturday, Oct. 16 at 7:07 p.m. on Route 311, two tenths of a mile west of Tuckahoe Road.

ROANOKE, Va. A group of volunteers is trying to raise money to improve the McAfee Knob trailhead. The Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club wants to raise about $200,000 to buy a 7-acre plot of land right next to the existing trailhead parking lot. VDOT construction on a new pedestrian bridge over Route 311 will eat up about 40% of the spots during that time. Thats why the clubs president, Jim Beeson, said its time to act before its too late. Its really a lost opportunity if we dont take advantage of it, said Beeson.