RICHMOND — The federal government has slapped Virginia with a $3.8 million penalty because of mistakes made processing almost one in 10 food stamp applications last year — the eighth-highest error rate among states administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture imposed the penalty because Virginia […]
RICHMOND — Virginia Republicans resumed their call Monday — less than two months before statewide elections — to allow testimony from the two women who accuse Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of sexual assault. Sen. Mark Obenshain, R-Rockingham, chairman of the Senate Courts of Justice Committee, issued the call days after […]
Pulaski County will try to stretch its unbeaten record on the season to 4-0 Friday when it travels to William Byrd for only the second time in school history. The Terriers are 1-2 on the season. It will be only the fourth time the two schools have met on the […]
There will be a GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING for the Snowville Fire Department, located at 4551 Lead Mine Road, Snowville, on Saturday, September 21, 2019, from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Lunch will be provided with activities and the opportunity to touch a truck. Come over, bring the kids […]
Bluegrass musicians Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent will perform on Saturday, September 28 at 7:30 p.m. at New River Community College in Dublin. The NRCC Fiddle, Banjo and Dance Club will present the artists for an evening of American music, country classics, bluegrass and gospel. Tickets for the show are […]
Williamsburg, Va. – The 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution, is proud to announce the Wilderness Road Regional Museum as the winner of the Virginia History Trails Summer Fun Contest. The contest that kicked-off summer events for the commemoration ran from June 15 to July 20 throughout the Commonwealth. Located in Pulaski […]
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA – An illegal alien from Mexico, who was removed from the United States on April 2, 2018 and reentered the country without permission, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Roanoke to illegally reentering the United States without permission and transporting illegal aliens. United States Attorney Thomas […]
Jack Turner, former Pulaski County football player and head coach, has resigned his head coaching position effective immediately at Carroll County. He will remain on the faculty and continue to teach at Carroll. Turner said his reasons for resigning were “personal.” There is speculation that health reasons could […]
The American Legion Post #58 of Dublin, VA is holding a VENDOR & CRAFT FAIR this Saturday, September 21st beginning at 8:30 am. In addition to the numerous “One-Of-A-Kind” artisan crafts, vendors will offer goods created by Mary Kay, Color Street Nails, Damsel in Defense and more! Shoppers are encouraged […]
The Southwest Fall Festival is set for October 10 – 13 at the Appalachian Regional Expositional Center (APEX) in Wythe County. Country music singer Kaitlyn Baker from Pound, Va. will kick off the festival on Thursday, Oct. 10. The festival continues Friday, Oct. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 13. Watch for […]
Three-time national coach of the year will report directly to head coach Justin Fuente BLACKSBURG – Head coach Justin Fuente announced Monday that former FBS head coach Jerry Kill has joined the Virginia Tech Football staff as special assistant to the head coach. Kill most recently served as director of athletics and special […]
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) approved a grant of $240,000 to the Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development to administer ARC in Virginia’s Appalachian counties and independent cities, which include most jurisdictions of the Ninth Congressional District: “The Appalachian Regional […]