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HARRISONBURG — James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students who graduated during the May 2025 commencement exercises. Ashlea Yearwood of Radford who graduated with a degree(s) in Counseling and Supervision. Brooke Carroll of Radford who graduated with a degree(s) in Counseling and Supervision. Lauren Viers of Draper […]

The Fort Chiswell Pioneer Varsity Baseball Team was defeated in the Region C Title Game on Thursday at Blacksburg High School by the Auburn Eagles 9-4. This was the second year in a row that the Pioneers have lost to the Eagles in the title game. This game was much […]

The Virginia Breeze continued its strong growth in recent years, with the bus service setting an all-time record for monthly ridership in March 2025. The service saw a systemwide 25 percent increase in ridership compared to March 2024, with a total of 8,049 passengers. March 2025 also marked the highest […]

RADFORD – Radford University has been awarded a $1,299,570 grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia as part of the Pell Initiative for Virginia, a new statewide effort to help more students from low-income backgrounds attend college, stay enrolled and graduate. The grant is part of a $75 million investment approved […]

Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Yahoo! Toyota, and William Byron, driver of the #24 Raptor Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 08, 2025 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)   By Holly Cain NASCAR Wire Service Ultimately […]

The Radford Photo Club will meet on Thursday, June 19, at 6 p.m. at the Radford Public Library. The speaker will be Retired Naval Aviator Captain Rich Davis of Roanoke on the topic of infrared photography. A much-decorated officer, Davis is now an adjunct professor for the Naval War College, education […]

From NASCAR.com Ram will join the field for the 2026 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, ending a 13-year break, and today unveiled a new Ram 1500 concept race truck that previews the design for next year. Returning to the racetrack marks a major milestone, part of a pedal-to-the-metal drive for Ram […]

A three-run sixth inning Saturday powered the Pulaski River Turtles to a 4-0 win over the Kingsport Axmen. The win gives the Turtles a 2-1 record after the season’s first week. Jurecka went five innings of two-hit ball to get the win on the mound. Pankey through two innings in […]

Pulaski County’s Track & Field team capped off a stellar season with an impressive showing at the VHSL Class 3A State Championships, marked by record-breaking performances, personal bests, and strong finishes across the board. The Cougar boys team placed 6th overall with 32 points, a testament to their depth, grit, […]

The Pulaski River Turtles saw their record drop to 1-1 on the young Appalachian League season Friday night, falling hard to Kingsport, 15-6. The two teams battle in the rubber game of the three-game set tonight at Calfee Park.  Gametime is 7 p.m. The River Turtles and the rest of […]

  The Radford Army Ammunition Plant has a new commander. Lt. Col. Marie Hough accepted the responsibilities during a change of command ceremony on June 5. (U.S. Army photo)   RADFORD — The Radford Army Ammunition Plant has a new commander. Lt. Col. Marie Hough accepted the responsibilities during a […]