New River Trail Closures March 2025 MAX MEADOWS, Va. – New River Trail State Park is making steady progress in reopening sections of the trail that sustained significant damage during Hurricane Helene. Park staff, contractors and volunteers have been working diligently to repair the impacted areas, ensuring the popular trail […]
Scott Fitzgerald Carter, Jr., age 29 of Newbern, died Sunday, March 16, 2025. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
Eight managers return as league welcomes Turner Ward and Dave Anderson CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – On Monday, Bluefield announced Drew Dosch will be returning as manager for the 2025 season rounding out the league’s managerial roster. Former Major Leaguers Turner Ward and Dave Anderson will lead coaching staffs this summer, […]
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin and Congressman Morgan Griffith announced today that $11 million in federal funding is now available to drive economic development in southwest Virginia’s coalfield communities. The Virginia Department of Energy (Virginia Energy) is accepting applications for the eighth round of the Abandoned Mine Land Economic […]
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – A man is now in custody after robbing a bank in Christiansburg. At approximately 9 a.m., Jeffrey Wayne Norford, age 56, of Radford, Va. walked into the Truist Bank in Christiansburg and displayed a note demanding money, then exited the bank. Norford did not display a weapon. […]
UPDATE: 5:00 p.m. ET At approximately 10:00 a.m. ET on March 20, a release of acetic acid vapor (which has been incorrectly reported as an explosion) occurred in the Cellulose Acetate Unit at Narrows, Virginia, causing injuries to some individuals on site. The release was contained to the immediate area […]
SALEM – With a weekend full of racing, drivers should expect an increased volume of traffic in the vicinity of Martinsville Speedway on Friday, March 28, Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30. For the Nascar race being held on Sunday, March 30, the Virginia Department of Transportation encourages race […]
Roy Lee Gallimore, age 72 of Pulaski, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at his home. Born July 19, 1952 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Earry William Gallimore & Ruby Allison Horton. He was also preceded in death by his sisters Margaret Bond, Betty Stanley, Barbara […]
John Eldridge Spangler, age 80 of Radford City, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 17, 2025. Born July 17, 1944 in Pearisburg, Virginia. He was the son of the late John H. & Argie P. Spangler. His sisters Jeanette Helen Spangler Harrell and Evelyn Joyce Spangler […]
RICHMOND, VA – Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin today signed 180 pieces of legislation, including a package of bipartisan priorities that are part of his ongoing efforts to make sure the Commonwealth competes to win for jobs, businesses, and growth. The package includes legislation carried by Senator L. Louise Lucas and Delegate Luke Torian […]
Central Virginia, New River, and Virginia Western Community Colleges to welcome students this fall LYNCHBURG – A formal partnership signing ceremony was held on Tuesday, March 18, at Central Virginia Community College to celebrate the launch of the new Paramedic Program partnership between Central Virginia, New River, and Virginia Western […]
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Straight Talk Wireless 400 The Place: Homestead-Miami Speedway Track Length: 1.5 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Sunday, March 23 The Time: 3 p.m. ET The Purse: $11,055,250 TV: FS1 & FOX Deportes, 1:30 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 400 miles (267 […]