Virginia has become the first state in the nation to roll out the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Recovery Block Grant Program, providing direct financial assistance to farmers and timber landowners affected by Hurricane Helene.

Eight months ago, Tropical Storm Helene wreaked havoc in the area, bringing devastating floods along the New River. Among the many locations affected was the Radford Animal Shelter.

Here's the step-by-step process of how to apply for disaster assistance through FEMA.

The owner of Elite Fitness in Roanoke is collecting toiletries and comfort items to donate to student-athletes from Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina after they were evacuated due to Hurricane Helene. This weekend, students from the North Carolina college are temporarily moving into Ferrum College to continue playing during the fall sports season.

The Town of Blacksburg has announced a boil water notice for many of its residents.

We have issued a Weather Authority Alert Day to prepare for impacts from Helene.

On and off showers and storms persist Wednesday as we prepare for the arrival of Helene

Numerous days of rain leads up to the arrival of what will soon become Helene.