When Americans think about the Revolutionary War, they often picture the great battles fought between George Washington’s army and the British. But in 1776, another war was being fought much closer to home. For the people living along the Holston and New River valleys, the American Revolution was also a […]
On August 31, 2026, at approximately 3:30 a.m., the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office received information that a victim had arrived at Lewis Gale Hospital in Pulaski, Virginia, suffering from a gunshot wound. Investigators with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division and patrol deputies responded and began an investigation. […]
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 – As a response to renewed federal attention on issues that impact American beef, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) is helping lead a Congressional letter to U.S. President Donald J. Trump. In the letter, lawmakers express their concerns about recent federal actions, highlight policy recommendations and […]
Pictured Left to Right: Wor. Dakota Burton, Paul Mele, Wor. Thomas Newcomb and RW. Glenn Stanger. On July 7th, Henry Clay Lodge presented Paul Mele with the prestigious Community Builders Award in recognition of his outstanding service to local children and families. Mele founded the New River Valley […]
CHARLESTON, SC — Quinn Burton, of Radford, VA, has been accepted into the Honors College at the College of Charleston this fall. Burton joins an inspired learning community within the Honors College. Honors students enjoy priority first-year housing in the Honors Living-Learning Center, priority class registration, exclusive Honors courses and […]
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 […]