Jannie Mae Hubbard Smythers entered Heaven surrounded by the love she spent a lifetime giving to others. Born on August 29, 1947, to Hilmond Howard “Bill” Hubbard and O’Donna Dell Nester Hubbard, Jannie lived a life rooted deeply in faith, family, kindness, and quiet strength. To know Jannie was to […]
James Pendleton Lyons, Sr., age 93 of Dublin, died Sunday, May 10, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Newbern, VA on October 4, 1932 and was the son of the late Hassie Ava Phillips Lyons and the late Elmer Pendleton Lyons. He was a veteran of the United […]
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today signed landmark legislation creating a paid family and medical leave program to support more than three million workers across the Commonwealth. Virginia is the first state in the South with statewide paid family and medical leave. The Governor was joined by legislators, workers, […]
James Pendleton Lyons, Sr., age 93 of Dublin, died Sunday, May 10, 2026 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
Ongoing drought requires continued caution with outdoor burning CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – During this year’s spring fire season, the Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) responded to 411 wildfires that burned 4,558 acres and damaged 14 structures, including three homes. Spring fire season in Virginia runs from Feb. 15 to April 30, […]
Radford, VA–“Palette and Prism,” featuring the works of artist LaDonna Sepers will be on display at the Glencoe Mansion from May 14 through June 25, 2026. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, May 14, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. The reception is open to all, family-friendly, and free […]
Monday, May 11, 2026 – The United States of America observes National Police Week from May 10, 2026, through May 16, 2026. As part of the weeklong observance, officers killed in the line of duty will be honored. This includes Virginia Department of Corrections Officer Jeremy Hall, who was killed […]
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) will host a virtual public meeting on June 1, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. as part of its ongoing development of the 2026 Virginia Statewide Rail Plan (VSRP). DRPT is seeking public input to ensure the updated plan reflects the needs and priorities […]
By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service WATKINS GLEN, N.Y.—Like a world-class hunter stalking defenseless prey, Shane van Gisbergen reasserted his claim to the status as the best road course racer NASCAR has ever seen. It’s not just that the New Zealander beat runner-up Michael McDowell to the finish line […]
Brian Keith Shumate, age 57 of Pulaski Passed away Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 at The New River Valley Medical Center. Born November 28,1968 in Bluefield, west Virginia he was the son of the late Glen Roger Shumate and Joan Gail Doss Shumate. He was also preceded in death by his […]
Stephen Miller Callahan, age 74, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026 at his daughter’s home in Currie, North Carolina. Born October 22, 1951 in Welch, West Virginia to the late Louis Miller Callahan and Virginia Dare Webb Callahan. He was also preceded in death by his brother & sisters-in-law Danny […]