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Flood warning issued for Pulaski County
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a * Flood Warning for… Northwestern Alleghany NC County in northwestern North Carolina… Ashe County in northwestern North Carolina… Watauga County in northwestern North Carolina… Bland County in southwestern Virginia… Giles County in southwestern Virginia… Grayson County in southwestern Virginia… Pulaski County […]
Two COVID-19 cases confirmed at Dublin Elementary, PCHS; school system alters attendance schedule
Pulaski County Public Schools has confirmed one positive Covid diagnosis of a student at Dublin Elementary School. The last day that this individual was present was Monday, November 9, 2020. It has been determined that proper mitigation strategies were followed in the areas where the student was present. The school […]
Cavaliers Picked First in ACC Preseason Poll
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia was selected first by a vote of the media in the ACC Operation Basketball 2020-21 Preseason Poll, announced Wednesday (Nov. 11). The Cavaliers were named the Preseason ACC favorite for the first time since 1982-83 and second time in the 52-year history of the league poll. […]
As COVID-19 cases surge, Virginia to boost testing capacity
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — As COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Virginia and across the country, Gov. Ralph Northam on Tuesday announced plans to significantly increase statewide testing capacity and to launch a media campaign in southwest Virginia, which has seen a sharp rise in cases over the last month. […]
Health District director issues COVID-19 update
Today, I am supplying overall numbers for the New River Valley, plus a breakdown in how COVID-19 is impacting each community differently. You can see from the overall district graph that the New River Valley has had two spikes so far, in late August from college students in Montgomery County […]
Hokies to play 20 ACC basketball games
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The long await is over, as the ACC released its men’s basketball slate on Tuesday, with the Virginia Tech men’s basketball team playing 20 conference games, beginning on Dec. 15 in Cassell Coliseum versus Clemson. Ironically, Tech opened last year against Clemson as well for its first league […]
Pulaski County Schools says positive COVID case confirmed at Dublin Elementary; issue statement on COVID mitigation
Pulaski County Public Schools has confirmed one positive Covid diagnosis of a student at Dublin Elementary School. The last day that this individual was present was Friday, November 6, 2020. It has been determined that proper mitigation strategies were followed in the areas where the student was present. The school […]
No. 1 Zags: Gonzaga begins season atop Top 25 for first time; UVa fourth
Just about the only thing Gonzaga has left to accomplish under Mark Few is win a national championship. The ‘Zags scratched another first off the list Monday: They will open the season at No. 1. Despite losing West Coast Conference player of the year Filip Petrusev, the Bulldogs received 28 […]
Governor Northam Directs $7 Million in CARES Act Funding to Virginia Food Banks
~ Money will help address food insecurity amid COVID-19 pandemic ~ RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Virginia will allocate $7 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act dollars to Virginia food banks to help Virginians who rely on food assistance. “The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has […]
Two teens die in Carroll County crash
Virginia State Police Trooper F.R. Farthing is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash in Carroll County. The crash occurred Nov. 8, 2020 at 1:15 a.m. in the 3100 block of Sylvatus Highway/Route 100. A 1980 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling south on Route 100 when it struck a deer. The vehicle then […]
AP Top 25: Alabama No. 1, Irish No. 2
Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time this year, extending its record of consecutive seasons with at least one week on top of the rankings to 13. Notre Dame moved up two spots to No. 2 on Sunday after upsetting Clemson in a dramatic double-overtime game […]