Staff Report Pulaski County High School saw several spring sports athletes earn spots on All-River Ridge District teams over the weekend, according to Athletic Director Scott Vest. The Cougars’ best showing came in softball where they placed three players on the first team and took Player and Coach of the […]
New River Community College will host a series of “One Stop Shop” Open Houses in Floyd, Giles, and Montgomery counties in June to help community members explore educational opportunities and prepare for the upcoming academic year. The open house events are designed to provide convenient local access to college resources […]
Above: scholarship recipients celebrate at Radford’s Highland Hotel at the CFNRV’s annual scholarship luncheon on May 3rd. Blacksburg – This spring, the Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV) awarded $212,098 in scholarships to 106 students either from the New River Valley (NRV) or studying here. This outstanding group […]
New River Community College celebrated its 56th annual commencement on Friday, May 15, 2026. Dr. Robert Brandon, NRCC president, presided over graduation and conferred approximately 900 degrees, diplomas and certificates during the ceremony held on NRCC’s campus in Dublin. Students who graduated this year completed degrees, certificates and diplomas in […]
New River Community College (NRCC) is pleased to announce the winners of the Virginia Community College System Poetry & Visual Arts Competition. Participating students submitted original poetry and visual artworks earlier in the semester interpreting the theme “I Dream.” The program aimed to foster a sense of community and belonging […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – For the second consecutive year, nine Atlantic Coast Conference baseball teams will be among the 64-team field for the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship. The tournament will get underway on Friday, May 29. It is the 22nd consecutive season that the ACC has landed at least […]
By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service CONCORD, N.C.—At the drivers’ meeting before Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, NASCAR Senior Vice President of Competition Elton Sawyer had some parting words for the NASCAR Cup Series drivers. “Let’s put on a race Kyle would be proud of,” Sawyer said, referring […]
By Britney Hodge GLEN ALLEN, VA — Local middle school track and field teams impress at the Middle School State Championships hosted at Deep Run High School on May 23, 2026. Competing against many of the top athletes in Virginia, programs from the New River Valley and surrounding areas delivered […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) — Following the conclusion of Sunday’s conference championship slate, the NCAA announced that three Atlantic Coast Conference members will play host to 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Regional sites, beginning Friday, May 29. The 16 total regional sites, with host institutions and records are as follows: […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – No. 1 seed Georgia Tech completed the Atlantic Coast Conference baseball regular-season and championship sweep with a 13-6 win over No. 2 seed North Carolina in the 2026 ACC Baseball Championship title game on Sunday at Truist Field in Charlotte, North Carolina. The championship game marked […]
The medical evaluation provided to the Busch Family concluded that severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications. The Family asks for continued understanding and privacy during this difficult time.