Thursday, January 30, 2025 – An American Airlines passenger jet collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter when attempting to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night, January 29. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Last night’s crash at Reagan Airport involving more […]
Editor’s note: According to the Virginia Lottery, it incorrectly reported the amount of money won by Ms. Reavis in Max Meadows. The amount should have been reported as $148,722. They apologize for the mistake. From Virginia Lottery Frankye Reavis says she was “speechless” when she realized she’d hit the jackpot […]
An American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on a training flight collided near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport about 9 p.m. Wednesday night, sending both crafts into the Potomac River. Reports are there were no survivors.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Tobi Lawal scored 17 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and Jaden Schutt scored 16 points and Virginia Tech never trailed in beating Florida State 76-66 on Wednesday night inside the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. With the win, Mike Young secures his 400th career victory, becoming the third active ACC head coach to […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing ROANOKE – The long and frustrating season continued for the Cougars as they traveled to Hidden Valley and once again lost a heartbreaker, 56-54. Down 47-35 going into the fourth quarter, the Cougars would go on a 14-0 run to take the lead at 49-47 […]
RICHMOND, VA— Governor Glenn Youngkin on Wednesday highlighted the ongoing strength and expansion of Virginia’s workforce, drawing on the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The new figures reveal significant gains in employment and continued labor force growth, underscoring the Commonwealth’s resilient and dynamic labor market. […]
The Pulaski Democratic Committee will meet Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 6 p.m. at the Dublin Charles & Ona B. Free Memorial Library at 300 Giles Ave. In addition to regular business, discussion will include future challenges. There will be petitions to get candidates on the fall ballots. Chair Suzanne Bowen […]
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 – In response to a memo submitted by President Trump’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB), U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “The White House’s OMB issued guidance via memorandum that agencies temporarily place a pause, to the extent permitted by law, on […]
ABINGDON, Va. – Acting United States Attorney Zachary T. Lee announced today that the Western District of Virginia collected $11,714,277 in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2024. Of this amount, $3,267,062 was collected in criminal actions and $8,447,214 was collected in civil actions. Additionally, the Western District of […]
The Fine Arts Center is currently exhibiting award-winning art by student artists from across Southwest Virginia. Pulaski, VA – Teen artists from across Southwest Virginia have submitted their work for the Scholastic Art Awards, and the award-winning art is now displayed at the Fine Arts Center for the New River […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced its 2025 football schedule – the second season under the new scheduling model with 17 total teams – Monday night during the two-hour special ACC Huddle: 2025 Football Schedule Release show on ACC Network and simulcast on ESPN2. The 73rd season of ACC Football […]
Hokiesports.com BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech Football Head Coach Brent Pry announced today the hiring of Sam Siefkes as the Hokies’ new defensive coordinator. Siefkes, a highly regarded defensive mind with coaching experience at numerous levels of football, brings an impressive resume including successful stints in the NFL, FBS, FCS, and Division III. Pry is set […]