Pulaski County’s COVID-19 case count is now up to 5, according to the Virginia Department of Health’s COVID-19 website. Across the New River Valley, Wythe County remains at 7 cases, Floyd, 1; Giles, 4; Radford, 1, and Montgomery County at 34. Carroll County has 3 and the City of Galax […]
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah, Republican Caucus Chair Kathy Byron, R-Bedford, and Republican Caucus Whip Jay Leftwich, R-Chesapeake, issued the following statement: “Virginians are an industrious and creative people. In the weeks since all this began, we’ve seen some amazing efforts to improvise, adapt, and overcome. Businesses that have […]
Includes ban on public gatherings of more than 10 people RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that he will extend Executive Order Fifty-Three for two weeks, through Friday, May 8, 2020. Executive Order Fifty-Three originally signed on March 24, bans crowds of more than 10 people; closes recreation, entertainment, and personal care […]
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $357,000 in grants to airports in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District: “The coronavirus outbreak has inflicted tremendous damage on airports, including the general aviation airports in the Ninth District. Travel restrictions and the economic slowdown have […]
According to 247sports.com, Boston College has secured a commitment from 2021 Radford kicker Connor Lytton Tyler Calvaruso, writing for 247sports.com, reported Lytton is currently unranked by 247Sports, but Chris Sailer kicking has him among the best kicking prospects in the Class of 2021. National Kicking Rankings has Lytton ranked as […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring says the state will become “a more fair, just, and equal place” now that simple possession of marijuana will be decriminalized. Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam signed the decriminalization legislation into law over the weekend. The new law scraps criminal charges for […]
Flooding is occurring all over Pulaski County this morning – in all the usual places. Some areas, however, are seeing worse flooding than normal. Reports are Peak Creek hit a new record crest at 11.4 feet. Gov. Ralph Northam mentioned in his COVID-19 briefing on Monday that 10 homes in […]
From the National Weather Service in Blacksburg: A strong storm system will bring a period moderate to at time heavy rain to the area tonight. The heaviest rain will be along the Blue Ridge south of Roanoke and Blacksburg, from Floyd to Boone. Also, late tonight, thunderstorms will move into […]
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam has signed nearly two dozen new laws to support working Virginians, including legislation to combat worker misclassification and wage theft, ban workplace discrimination, and prohibit non-compete covenants for low-wage workers. The Governor proposes to increase the minimum wage starting May 1, 2021, and to advance prevailing wage, […]
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam has signed landmark new laws to repeal Virginia’s voter ID law, make Election Day a state holiday in Virginia, and expand access to early voting. Governor Northam signed these bills: House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 111, sponsored by House Majority Leader Charniele Herring and Senator Janet Howell, respectively, […]
Across the country college football recruiting is undergoing a major change because of the virus. Campuses are closed, recruits can’t visit, and coaches can’t visit homes either. It has resulted in some recruits holding back on their decisions until they find out if they can make visits, but […]
Services are by appointment only, site is closed to the public Next week, the New River Valley Public Health Task Force (formerly known as the “Montgomery County Public Health Task Force”) will activate a drive-thru testing site at the New River Valley Fairgrounds in Dublin, as part of the regional COVID-19 public health response. […]