Kim Snider, Community Engagement and Development Director, NRV Agency on Aging The New River Valley Agency on Aging hosts its 14th Annual Caregivers Conference on Friday, August 7th, at the New River Community College Campus in Dublin. This event is held in Partnership with New River Community College and Workforce […]
The Roanoke Region Has Received Only 57% of the Rain Expected by This Time of Year, Elevating the Region to Emergency Status RICHMOND, VA — In response to the historic ongoing drought caused by below average rainfall throughout the Commonwealth for nearly one year, Governor Spanberger and Roanoke Region leaders […]
When we think of the heroes of the Revolutionary War, names such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Patrick Henry usually come to mind. Yet one of the most influential voices of the Revolution never served in the army or held political office. Instead, she fought for liberty […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference has announced a new football championship tiebreaker policy that will take effect beginning with the 2026 season, reflecting the league’s transition to a nine-game conference schedule and ensuring a fair and equitable process for determining participants in the ACC Football Championship Game. […]
RICHMOND – Virginia’s official comprehensive report on local and statewide crime figures for 2025, titled Crime in Virginia, is now available online at the Virginia State Police website on the Data Analysis & Reporting Team page. Crime in Virginia continues to provide precise rates and occurrences of crimes committed in […]
Staff Report Fire destroyed a vacant house July 9 on Brookmont Road. Pulaski Fire Department was dispatched at 1:11 a.m. with the first truck arriving at the scene reporting heavy fire showing from the vacant house. Heavy equipment was used to help extinguish the fire due to unsafe structural conditions […]
Funding Will Boost Long-Term Recovery After Tropical Storm Helene Damaged Localities in Southwest Virginia RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced $7.3 million in disaster relief grants to Giles and Washington counties and the Town of Fries to support long-term recovery after Tropical Storm Helene caused widespread damage and […]
The Radford Photo Club will meet Wednesday, July 22, at 6 p.m. at the Radford Public Library. The July program will be a show of photos from New England. Photo outings planned for coming weeks include a July 17 trip to Hahn Garden in Blacksburg. The time depends on […]
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is now accepting submissions for parks and outdoor recreation grants through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program. The National Park Service Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program, or ORLP, provides 50–50% matching reimbursement grants for the acquisition, development and rehabilitation of parks […]
One former Pulaski River Turtles among 32 selections CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Thirty-two Appalachian League alumni were selected in the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. The 32 selections are the second most in a single draft in league history, behind only 2024. Carson Kerce (Johnson City ‘24) was the league’s […]
Pulaski County Route 11 safety improvements at Warden Court (Updated May 22, 2026) Work is underway to improve roadway elevation through the curve on Route 11 at Warden Court between the intersections of Route 11 and Camelot Farm Road and the Northern Entrance to Warden Court. Drivers can expect southbound lane […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (TheACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference college football season begins in Charlotte as the ACC welcomes all 17 head coaches and more than 50 of the league’s top student-athletes to the 2026 ACC Kickoff, set for July 15-17 at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Each summer, ACC Football Kickoff turns […]