Legion to meet Thursday in Radford
The American Legion, Harvey Howe Carper Post 30 will meet on Thursday, July 3, 6pm at the VFW Post Home on 102 Watts St. in Radford. For further information, please call 540-250-2283 or 540-239-9864.
Joshua Johnson among Mississippi State University’s spring 2025 graduates
MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS — Joshua Johnson, of Radford, VA, is among approximately 3,500 students graduating from Mississippi State University in spring 2025, with commencement in May. Johnson received the Doctor of Philosophy from MSU’s College of Education. MSU President Mark E. Keenum congratulated graduates as their keynote speaker for the […]
Glencoe Mansion to Host Exhibit Opening and Panel Discussion on Mary Draper Ingles
Radford, VA–Glencoe Mansion will unveil its new exhibit, “Mary Draper Ingles: Steps to Revolution,” on Thursday, July 10, with an opening reception beginning at 5 PM, and a panel discussion at 6 PM. All parts of the event will take place at the Radford City Council Chambers located at 10 […]
Historic lottery win in Virginia
From Virginia Lottery One ticket matched all six numbers in the June 27, 2025, Mega Millions drawing. That ticket is now worth an estimated $348 million. The ticket was bought at E & C VA, located at 14878 Northumberland Highway in Burgess, VA. This is the largest jackpot ever won in Virginia. […]
New Virginia laws take effect July 1
By SHIRLEEN GUERRA The Center Square (The Center Square) – A wave of new Virginia laws takes effect Tuesday, bringing changes that will impact drivers, parents, schools, pedestrians and property owners across the commonwealth. Among the notable changes, stealing mail in Virginia will be a felony, addressing concerns over package and mailbox theft […]
Duane Thomas Named 2025 Pulaski County Parks and Recreation Coach of the Year
Left to Right: Shay Dunnigan, Director of Parks and Recreation, CJ Burgis, Sports Coordinator, Guenter Schlottmann, 2024 Coach of the Year, Alisha Romain, Finalist, Duane Thomas, 2025 Coach of the Year, Laura Walters, Board of Supervisors Chair, Gary Hash, Finalist, and Jenna Kinder, Assistant Director Parks and Recreation From Pulaski […]
Brayden Ricketts, Ryan Hench take home Appalachian League weekly honors
Ricketts named Player, Hench named Pitcher of the Week CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The Appalachian League announced that Pulaski’s Brayden Ricketts and Burlington’s Ryan Hench were named Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, for the period of June 23-29. Ricketts, 19, earned Player of the Week honors after hitting […]
Patricia Ann Buckner
Patricia Ann Buckner, age 71 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 at her home. Born November 30, 1953 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Betty Roberts Oliver and step-father, Glen Coffey and she was also preceded in death by daughter, Christina Buckner, brother, Jerry Oliver […]
VDOT sets public meetings for I-81 2025 Corridor Improvement Plan
Online Survey Will Accompany July In-Person Meetings RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will host a series of public meetings July 14-17 to gather feedback regarding potential improvements along Interstate 81 in Virginia. The in-person meetings are part of Round 2 (Potential Solutions) in the I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan (CIP). […]
Judith Marie Kravcheno Chrisley
Judith Marie Kravcheno Chrisley, age 78 of Dublin passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025 the New River Valley Medical Center. Born November 22, 1946 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Jan Kravcheno & Adeline Stella Downs Kravcheno. She was also preceded in death by her husband Emmett Daniel Chrisley, […]
Ralph Lee Matney, Jr.
Ralph Lee Matney, Jr., 83, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, in Powhatan, Virginia. Born on March 31, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, Ralph lived a life defined by devotion to his faith, family, and community. He was the beloved husband of the late Wanda Matney and the cherished son […]
Governor Glenn Youngkin Signs Bill to Provide Transportation Flexibility for Rural School Districts
HB 2720 Empowers Small School Divisions to Explore Student Transportation Solutions BOTETOURT, VA – Today, Governor Youngkin signed HB 2720, patroned by Delegate Terry Austin, allowing rural school districts with fewer than 4,500 students to explore alternative student transportation methods. Virginia is now one of ten states to allow […]