RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia urged the state Supreme Court on Friday to uphold a weapons ban at an upcoming gun rally in the capital, insisting it was necessary to prevent a repeat of deadly violence that erupted at a white nationalist rally more than two years ago. State Attorney […]
RADFORD, Va. (AP) — A Virginia dentist who was involved in a crash has been accused of driving under the influence with two guns, 150 pills and brass knuckles. Matthew Scott Mower, 40, had a bond hearing Thursday in Radford, The Roanoke Times reported. The crash happened Jan. 10. Mower […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A judge on Thursday upheld a ban on firearms at a pro-gun rally scheduled for next week in Virginia, rejecting a request from gun-rights groups that sued to overturn it. The Virginia Citizens Defense League and Gun Owners of America filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking an […]
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A former Canadian Armed Forces reservist and two other men who authorities say are linked to a violent white supremacist group were arrested Thursday, just days before they were believed to be headed to a pro-gun rally in Virginia’s capital. The three men, members of The […]
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Carlik Jones scored 23 points and made six assists, Devine Eke blocked three shots for his 100th career block and Radford beat SC Upstate 63-59 on Thursday night to win its sixth straight. Devonnte Holland grabbed eight rebounds and blocked three shots for the Highlanders (9-7, […]
Monitor forecast and road conditions; use caution on Saturday SALEM – With winter weather forecasted to impact portions of southwestern Virginia on Saturday, January 18, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is advising motorists to expect possible slick or icy road conditions. A difference in just a few degrees of air or […]
Head coach Justin Fuente talked with Baylor officials Wednesday, but he informed AD Whit Babcock on Thursday that he likes the outlook of Virginia Tech football and is thus staying in Blacksburg BLACKSBURG – A tense 48-hour period ended with good news Thursday morning, as Virginia Tech head football coach Justin Fuente elected […]
House and Senate Republican leaders wrote to Governor Northam requesting a secure briefing for General Assembly leaders on the threats the Governor cited Wednesday to justify his declaration of a state of emergency in regard to the January 20th Lobby Day event. House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah, Senate Republican Leader […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Devin Vassell scored 18 points, including a 3-pointer and a pair of free throws in the final seconds, and No. 9 Florida State won its eighth straight game, 54-50 over Virginia on Wednesday night. Anthony Polite came off the bench to drill four 3-pointers for the […]
Governor’s decision based on credible threats of violent extremism RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today declared a state of emergency in advance of expected demonstrations on Capitol Square on Monday, January 20, 2020. Law enforcement intelligence analysts have identified credible threats of violence surrounding the event, along with white nationalist rhetoric and […]
LSU was a deserving winner of the national championship. What were be biggest factors in the game, at least in this opinion. A targeting call on Clemson’s best defensive player, likely costing them a touchdown. A bad offensive pass interference penalty against Clemson, a gross miss, that indeed […]
The Pulaski County boys basketball team saw its record fall to 6-6 after suffering a 62-54 loss at Blacksburg Tuesday evening. The Bruins are now 8-2 on the season. The Cougars never really lost contact in the game, but had trouble narrowing the margin. It was […]