Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Sunday (June 28, 2026) at 4:30 a.m. on Interstate 77 southbound at the 11-mile marker in Carroll County. The incident began when a Ford F-150 travelling southbound on Interstate 77 struck a deer. The occupants of the Ford F-150 […]
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: eero 400 The Place: Chicagoland Speedway Track Length: 1.5 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Sunday, July 5 The Time: 6 p.m. ET The Purse: $11,233,037 TV: TNT, 5 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 400.5 miles (267 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on […]
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (July 1, 2026) – Augusta Water, the public water provider serving approximately 16,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers throughout Augusta County, announced Thursday that it is implementing Voluntary Water Conservation Measures for all customers in response to persistent drought conditions affecting the region. The announcement follows action […]
[Christiansburg, VA] July 1, 2026 – Get ready to climb, explore, and make memories! Tickets for Touch-A-Truck NRV go on sale Wednesday, July 1 for one of the New River Valley’s favorite family events. Hosted by the New River Valley Home Builders Association, Touch-A-Truck NRV returns on Saturday, August 15, […]
One reason the Declaration of Independence has remained one of history’s greatest political documents is its remarkable wording. Thomas Jefferson did not simply write a list of complaints against King George III. He carefully chose words that expressed universal principles of liberty and human rights—principles that could inspire people far […]
RICHMOND, VA — Ahead of the historic heat wave this week and throughout the holiday weekend, Governor Abigail Spanberger is urging Virginians across the Commonwealth to prepare for extremely hot and humid conditions. According to the National Weather Service, Virginia is expecting a prolonged and widespread heatwave from Wednesday, July […]
New rules on guns, schools, housing, wages and criminal justice begin rolling out across the commonwealth this week. By Markus Schmidt Hundreds of new Virginia laws will begin taking effect Wednesday, after Gov. Abigail Spanberger acted on more than 1,100 bills approved by the Democratic-controlled General Assembly earlier this year. Not every […]
Pulaski County junior Kaleb Sartin has been named Second Team All-State in baseball. Sartin made the team as an outfielder and is the only River Ridge District player to make the All-State teams.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, continues to work on health care policies that support scores of patients across the United States. Through May and June, he accomplished these goals. Chairman Griffith is […]
After decades of hosting hundreds of visitors to Rockwood Manor, Frank and Rochelle Drummond are retiring to pursue other interests. But before retiring, the Drummonds wanted to ensure that the home would pass to someone with a similar vision and commitment to the historic and community value of the property. […]
Joseph A. Smith, aka Destiny, 55 of Pulaski passed away June 20, 2026. He was born February 9, 1971 to the late Christine E. Smith and Henry B. Safewright. Those left to cherish memories include his brothers, Charles C. Smith, Henry B. Safewright Jr.; sisters, Anna M. Safewright, Alice Ann Safewright, […]
RICHMOND — America’s 250th anniversary is expected to bring Virginians out to enjoy fireworks, cookouts and events across the commonwealth. As people prepare to travel for the holiday, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is working to keep traffic moving smoothly and reminding everyone that the safest way to join […]