At 6:44 p.m., Sunday, a vehicle traveling north on Interstate 81 lost control at the 94 mile marker in Pulaski County and slammed into a trooper and his patrol vehicle. Fortunately, the trooper was not injured nor was the driver of the out-of-control vehicle. This is why the Virginia State Police is still advising folks to […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring says he’s going to run for governor. Herring, a Democrat, told the Washington Post he’s planning to run in 2021. Virginia does not allow governors to seek consecutive terms, meaning current Gov. Ralph Northam cannot run for re-election. Herring is a former state senator who became […]
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM EST MONDAY… * WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 13 inches expected, with higher amounts possible along the Blue Ridge and foothills. * WHERE…Portions of south central, southwest and west central Virginia and north central North Carolina. * WHEN…From midnight […]
Courtesy of the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, this graphic shows how you can take and give accurate snowfall reports to them.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Governors in two southern states have declared emergencies ahead of an anticipated intense winter storm. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Saturday he’d declared an emergency to help state agencies prepare for a storm that’s expected to hit hard the southern part of the state. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper issued the […]
The music of The New Habit along with Larry Sigmon & Martha Spencer will be featured during New River Community College’s Fiddle, Banjo and Dance Club Jamboree on Sat., Dec. 8, 2018. Music will begin at 6 p.m. in 117 Edwards Hall at NRCC in Dublin. The New Habit was formed when members from numerous […]
SALEM – With a significant winter weather event anticipated to impact portions of western Virginia on Sunday, December 9, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is urging motorists to monitor forecasts and consider adjusting plans to avoid traveling until road conditions can improve. Snow could fall heavily at times and create hazardous driving conditions. Ahead of the storm, […]
NEW YORK (AP) — One of the world’s biggest tobacco companies is diving into the cannabis market with a $2.4 billion buy-in. Marlboro maker Altria Group Inc. is taking a 45 percent stake in Cronos Group, the Canadian medical and recreational marijuana provider said Friday. Altria will pay another $1.4 billion for warrants that if […]
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (AP) — Another Virginia county is suing opioid industry giants it says have contributed to the devastating opioid epidemic. The Roanoke Times obtained a copy of Montgomery County’s lawsuit against three dozen named defendants and 100 anonymous defendants that’s being filed in circuit court. The county is seeking $100 million, in addition to […]
Monday 12/10/18 Girls Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Fort Chiswell JV @ 6 pm, Varsity to Follow Winter Sports Pictures: Boys Basketball, Indoor Track and Winter Cheer 3:35 in Gym Tuesday 12/11/18 Swim: @ Christiansburg Aquatic Center 6:30 pm Wednesday 12/12/18 Boys Basketball: Lord Botetourt @ Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Thursday 12/13/18 […]
