…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY… * WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 4 inches and ice accumulations between one quarter and one half of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * […]
ATTENTION – A Message from the County Administrator: Please be advised of the following notice for Monday, January 26, 2026, regarding the status of County offices and operations: Out of an abundance of caution and in preparation for what we understand from numerous trusted sources (to include the Virginia Department […]
Validity of Licenses and IDs set to expire Jan. 24-31 Extended 30 days RICHMOND, Va. — In anticipation of service disruptions due to the pending winter storm, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is automatically extending some Virginia driver’s licenses and ID cards by 30 calendar days. Virginia driver’s licenses […]
From Virginia Tech With the threat of severe winter weather looming over the Southeast this weekend, many are preparing for power outages and days stuck inside with a last-minute trip to the grocery store. Alexis Hamilton, an assistant professor and extension specialist with Virginia Tech’s Department of Food Science and […]
The National Weather Service’s latest forecast for our area: Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Saturday A chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation […]
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY… * WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation. Mainly snow and possibly sleet along and north of U.S. 460, and snow, sleet and freezing rain south of U.S. 460. * WHERE…Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, central, […]
After a month of practice, the PCHS Swim Team returned to the competition pool this past Tuesday January 20th. All the practice paid off with 7 swimmers receiving their best times of the season! Leading the way for the girls was Ellie Speed who placed 3rd in the 50 Freestyle […]
Situation Appalachian Power Company (APCo) is prepared for a winter storm expected to impact most of our three-state territory beginning Saturday, Jan. 24, and continuing into late Sunday. The forecast includes wet snow, sleet and ice accumulation, which could cause power outages. The greatest concern is the likelihood of up […]
Friday, January 23, 2026 – As Virginia communities prepare for Winter Storm Fern and following Governor Abigail Spanberger’s State of Emergency declaration, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “I encourage all communities in Virginia’s Ninth District to sufficiently prepare for this weekend’s ice and snowstorm. Our part […]
Tuesday 01/27/26 Boys Basketball: Hidden Valley @ Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Girls Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Hidden Valley JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Swim: @ Christiansburg Aquatic Center 6:30 pm Wednesday 01/28/26 Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Lord Botetourt JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Girls Basketball: Floyd @ Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity […]
The Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority (OAA) released its 2025 Annual Report, detailing a year of historic investment, strengthened accountability and measurable progress in addressing opioid use disorder and substance misuse across the Commonwealth. According to the report, the OAA awarded more than $46.7 million in new opioid settlement funding in […]
RICHMOND, VA. — Governor Abigail Spanberger declared a State of Emergency today due to winter weather that will impact most of the Commonwealth beginning Saturday and lasting through Monday morning. Current forecasts have the storm arriving Saturday late morning in the far western part of the Commonwealth, and progressing eastward, reaching the […]