Girls basketball game re-scheduled
The PCHS Girls Varsity Basketball game versus Wm. Byrd has been rescheduled, below are the details. Thursday 01/23/25 ORIGINALLY Wednesday 01/08/25 Varsity Girls Basketball: Wm. Byrd @ Pulaski Co. 6 pm **Varsity Only** — Scott Vest Athletic & Activities Director Pulaski […]
John Philip Burkett
June 5, 1952 January 5, 2025 John Philip Burkett, born on June 5, 1952, in Radford, Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025. John dedicated much of his career to teaching Machine Technology as an Associate Professor at New River Community College. His passion for education and his commitment […]
Elizabeth Rebecca Eanes Yearout
November 20, 1938 January 6, 2025 Elizabeth Rebecca Eanes Yearout (86) of Radford went to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on January 6, 2025. Elizabeth, who had the nickname “Pat,” was an asset to many people throughout her life. She was a daughter to the late Judson and Virginia […]
New Hope Church to Host Night to Shine Celebration Event for People with Special Need
Sponsored by Tim Tebow Foundation Pulaski, VA – New Hope Church announced today that they will serve as a host of the 2025 Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. The unforgettable worldwide celebration event, centered on God’s love, honoring and valuing people with special needs will be […]
NRCC Concert Series presents Country Boys and Slate Mountain Ramblers
The music of Country Boys and Slate Mountain Ramblers will be featured during New River Community College’s Concert Series event on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. Music will begin at 6 p.m. in 117 Edwards Hall at NRCC in Dublin. The Country Boys have been playing traditional bluegrass and bluegrass gospel […]
Wreaths Across America Announces New Theme for 2025
“Keep Moving Forward” COLUMBIA FALLS, ME — Wreaths Across America (WAA), the national nonprofit whose year-long mission is to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach our children the value of freedom, proudly announces its theme for 2025: “Keep Moving Forward.” Each year, millions of volunteers and patriots […]
RFAAP issues update on missing totes
U.S. Army RADFORD — This is an update on the totes missing from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Radford, Virginia, since the record-breaking Hurricane Helene flood. BAE Systems, the operating contractor for Radford Army Ammunition Plant, has contracted with Tangent Outfitters to continue searching for the totes. Tangent Outfitters […]
Warner and Kaine announce $46 million to support Helene recovery
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $46,670,000 in federal funding to support disaster recovery efforts in Virginia following Hurricane Helene. The funding, which the senators pushed for, was part of the disaster relief package that passed to fund the government. The funding is allocated […]
Agency on Aging’s Tina King retiring after 42 years of service
Tina King, Executive Director, is retiring after 42 years of service at the New River Valley Agency on Aging, the agency reported today. Tina came to the New River Valley in 1981, after graduating from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. in Education with a concentration in public and […]
Griffith Statement on House Passage of Laken Riley Act
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 – The U.S. House of Representatives completed passage of H.R. 29, the Laken Riley Act. This legislation makes it easier for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain and bring into custody illegal aliens who committed a crime in the United States. After voting in favor […]
Charles Thomas Crowder III
Charles Thomas Crowder III, age 56, better known as “Charlie” or “TomTom”, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on 1-2-25. He fought a short battle to cancer and ultimately left his diagnosis up to the Lord above. Charles was born on 5-3-68 to the late Charles Crowder […]