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The American Legion, Harvey Howe Carper Post 30 will meet on Thursday, July 3, 6pm at the VFW Post Home on 102 Watts St. in Radford. For further information, please call 540-250-2283 or 540-239-9864.

MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS — Joshua Johnson, of Radford, VA, is among approximately 3,500 students graduating from Mississippi State University in spring 2025, with commencement in May. Johnson received the Doctor of Philosophy from MSU’s College of Education. MSU President Mark E. Keenum congratulated graduates as their keynote speaker for the […]

Radford, VA–Glencoe Mansion will unveil its new exhibit, “Mary Draper Ingles: Steps to Revolution,” on Thursday, July 10, with an opening reception beginning at 5 PM, and a panel discussion at 6 PM. All parts of the event will take place at the Radford City Council Chambers located at 10 […]

From Virginia Lottery One ticket matched all six numbers in the June 27, 2025, Mega Millions drawing. That ticket is now worth an estimated $348 million. The ticket was bought at E & C VA, located at 14878 Northumberland Highway in Burgess, VA. This is the largest jackpot ever won in Virginia. […]

By SHIRLEEN GUERRA The Center Square (The Center Square) – A wave of new Virginia laws takes effect Tuesday, bringing changes that will impact drivers, parents, schools, pedestrians and property owners across the commonwealth. Among the notable changes, stealing mail in Virginia will be a felony, addressing concerns over package and mailbox theft […]

Left to Right: Shay Dunnigan, Director of Parks and Recreation, CJ Burgis, Sports Coordinator, Guenter Schlottmann, 2024 Coach of the Year, Alisha Romain, Finalist, Duane Thomas, 2025 Coach of the Year, Laura Walters, Board of Supervisors Chair, Gary Hash, Finalist, and Jenna Kinder, Assistant Director Parks and Recreation   From […]

Ricketts named Player, Hench named Pitcher of the Week CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The Appalachian League announced that Pulaski’s Brayden Ricketts and Burlington’s Ryan Hench were named Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, for the period of June 23-29. Ricketts, 19, earned Player of the Week honors after hitting […]

Online Survey Will Accompany July In-Person Meetings RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will host a series of public meetings July 14-17 to gather feedback regarding potential improvements along Interstate 81 in Virginia. The in-person meetings are part of Round 2 (Potential Solutions) in the I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan (CIP). […]

  HB 2720 Empowers Small School Divisions to Explore Student Transportation Solutions   BOTETOURT, VA – Today, Governor Youngkin signed HB 2720, patroned by Delegate Terry Austin, allowing rural school districts with fewer than 4,500 students to explore alternative student transportation methods. Virginia is now one of ten states to allow […]

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for… Southwestern Montgomery County in southwestern Virginia… Northeastern Pulaski County in southwestern Virginia… The City of Radford in southwestern Virginia… * Until 1230 AM EDT Friday. * At 629 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy […]

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Central Pulaski County in southwestern Virginia… Southeastern Giles County in southwestern Virginia… The City of Radford in southwestern Virginia… West central Floyd County in southwestern Virginia… Southwestern Montgomery County in southwestern Virginia… * Until 715 PM […]

RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced 12 infrastructure grant awards, totaling more than $497,000, to support local food production and agricultural facilities in the state. Administered by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the infrastructure grant program is part of the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries […]