With COVID-19 cases rising, many parents have been asking about any plans to go back to a virtual schedule. After consulting with the New River Health District, students will return to school on schedule and as planned Tuesday, Jan. 4. To be clear, it is the goal of Pulaski County […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Conservation experts in Virginia’s capital pulled books, money, ammunition, documents and other artifacts Tuesday from a long-sought-after time capsule found in the remnants of a pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. Over the course of about two hours, the team […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Supreme Court of Virginia said Tuesday that it had unanimously approved maps establishing congressional and state legislative districts under the commonwealth’s new redistricting process. In an order, the court said it had reviewed final redistricting maps — which were put together by two court appointees […]
Salem – Congressman Morgan Griffith, R has declared his run for reelection to Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District. “I have called Southwest Virginia home my entire life, and I have worked tirelessly for the communities I represent. I am so fortunate to be currently representing some of the state’s most friendly, […]
(AP) – Virginia Tech and Maryland have a tie to break in the Pinstripe Bowl. Both teams are 6-6 and the one that walks off the field Wednesday at Yankee Stadium with the victory will end with a winning record — and a bit of a fresh start headed into […]
Pinstripe Bowl: Maryland (6-6) vs. Virginia Tech (6-6), Wednesday, 2:15 p.m. Eastern, (ESPN). Line: Maryland by 3 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series Record: Maryland leads 16-15. WHAT’S AT STAKE How about a winning record for both teams? Maryland and Virginia Tech each have six wins and each team became […]
Pulaski County Commonwealth’s Attorney Justin Griffith released the following statement Monday morning: On December 24, 2021, the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department contacted the Virginia State Police regarding concerns over an on-duty Deputy. In addition, The Virginia State Police were provided the contact information for a Commonwealth’s Attorney outside of Pulaski […]
BOSTON (AP) — The Fenway Bowl and Military Bowl were both canceled due to the pandemic on Sunday as coronavirus outbreaks at Virginia and Boston College forced them to call off their postseason plans. The game scheduled for Wednesday at Fenway Park was to pit the Cavaliers against SMU. The […]
Tuesday was a big night for one Pulaski County High School basketball player and her team, and an off night for the boys squad. The Lady Cougars’ Ally Fleenor scored her 1,000th career point in Tuesday’s rout of Patrick Henry. Fleenor led the Lady Cougars with 19 points on their […]
The Pulaski County Board of Supervisors on Monday night unanimously approved a new four-year contract for County Administrator Jonathan Sweet. Terms of the contract were not readily available Monday night, except for the length of the contract, however, Chairman Joe Guthrie said the terms are public record and would be […]
Charles Bopp – who has represented the Robinson District on the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors since first being elected in 2007 – announced Monday night he is retiring from the board. ‘Since I was first elected to the Board of Supervisors from the Robinson District in 2007, it has […]
McLEAN, Va. (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Chuck Robb and his wife, Lynda, were hospitalized Wednesday after a fire destroyed their northern Virginia home. Fire officials said the injuries were not life-threatening. Robb’s family confirmed in a statement issued through Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam that their parents were taken to […]