Become a volunteer trained weather spotter for free Web Staff March 6, 2014 1 min read The National Weather Service in Blacksburg is looking for SKYWARN® spotters to help identify and describe severe local storms. WFIR’s Velvet Hall has details: Click here for a list of free courses offered across central and southwestern Virginia. About the Author Web Staff Contributor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: McAuliffe ABC choice in jeopardyNext: Ex-head of Va. Tech institute sues over demotion Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025