The New River Community College Educational Foundation recently launched a public fundraising campaign to support NRCC’s Pathways to Professions Program, a new initiative designed to help students transition successfully from college into the workforce by covering the costs of required licensures, certifications, and credentialing exams. The program addresses one of […]
RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources has recently received several reliable reports of sporadic deer mortalities consistent with hemorrhagic disease. Hemorrhagic disease (HD), caused by a group of related viruses, often results in annual outbreaks in white-tailed deer in the Southeastern U.S., including Virginia. Historically, HD has […]
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of September. September 10, 2026 Giles County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am Town of Pearisburg Offices Council Chambers 112 Tazewell Street Pearisburg, VA 24134 Wythe County: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Wythe County Sheriff’s Office Conference […]
Pulaski, Va. — The Calfee Center is launching its new Venable Digital Lab with Photographer’s Eye, a four-week photography workshop designed to help beginners develop their skills in composition, lighting, and visual storytelling. The workshop begins Saturday, September 12, and will meet for four consecutive Saturdays from 10 a.m. to […]
By Holly Cain NASCAR Wire Service DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – In one of the most dramatic regular season endings imaginable, coming at a track – Daytona International Speedway – that perpetually delivers that kind of drama – Roush Fenway Keselowski driver Ryan Preece and his No. 60 Ford team […]
Grant supports CARES Mobile Health Clinic, expanding access to care and preparing Virginia’s rural healthcare workforce RADFORD, VA – A $100,000 grant from the Appalachian Power Foundation will help Radford University expand access to healthcare in rural communities while providing students with hands-on experiences that prepare them to serve where […]
Monday, August 31, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded three Hurricane Helene-related grants to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The funding breakdown of the grants is as follows: $2,327,923.84 to Giles County for Glen Lyn Park restoration $4,648,300.08 to the Pepper’s […]
Co-founder Joe Blankenship and quilter Elaine Gehrz with “Christmas Storm at Sea.” All proceeds from the raffle support City of Refuge programs. “Christmas Storm at Sea” to be raffled at October 17 gala; proceeds support City of Refuge Pulaski programs After raising over $8,000 for City of Refuge Pulaski through […]
Flags on Glencoe Mansion grounds. Image courtesy Chuck Lynch.Radford, VA— On September 11, Radford Noon Rotary, Glencoe Mansion, Radford VFW Post 776, and the Gen. William Campbell Chapter of the DAR will host the closing ceremony for, “A Tribute to Heroes,” at Glencoe Mansion with the theme, “Celebrating 250 Years […]
AmeriCorps Team Grizzly7 works in Pulaski to clean up a tire dump along a stream, establish a rain water garden, and work with a daycare at Calfee plant trees, all of which helps protect and preserve the New River watershed. For the second year consecutive year, New River Conservancy […]
SALEM – Travelers heading to the Hillsville Flea Market during Labor Day weekend should be prepared for considerable traffic delays. The town’s popular event will be held Friday, September 4 through Monday, September 7, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. People not attending the flea market are encouraged to avoid the […]
SMYTH – Virginia State Police is investigating a multi-vehicle fatal crash that occurred this morning (Aug. 31, 2026) at approximately 7:17 a.m. on Interstate 81 northbound at the 53 mile-marker in Smyth County. The preliminary investigation indicates a 2023 Ram 1500 was heading southbound on Interstate 81 when the […]