RICHMOND — The Virginia State Police is investigating a police-involved shooting in Carroll County on March 28, 2025. The Carrol County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Love’s Truck Stop in the Lamsburg area off Interstate 77, Exit 1, in Carroll County after receiving information that a suspect who was wanted […]
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of April. In the event of inclement weather (heavy snow, sleet, icy rain, etc.), traveling office hours may be rescheduled to avoid putting constituents at risk. If a County’s or City’s schools are closed, then its office hours […]
Weather permitting, traffic at exit 140 to be impacted April 4-5 and April 11-12 SALEM – As part of the Interstate 81 widening project in Roanoke County near Salem, nighttime lane and ramp closures are scheduled during nighttime hours in early April, so barrier wall can be moved and traffic […]
By Britney Whittaker The Cougars put on an impressive display at the Wampler’s Insurance Abingdon Invitational on Saturday, March 29th, competing against 26 schools and 812 athletes from four states. Both the boys and girls teams finished strong, securing 9th place overall. The boys’ team earned a total of 41 […]
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has launched a new study to further improve the Interstate 81 corridor. The I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan (CIP) will analyze the interstate’s entire 325 miles in Virginia. The first phase of the study focuses on identifying safety and congestion issues along the corridor. […]
By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service MARTINSVILLE, Va. – It didn’t take Denny Hamlin long to find the recipe for success in Sunday’s Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway. Hamlin grabbed the lead on Lap126 of 400 in the seventh NASCAR Cup Series race of the season and never looked […]
Fort Chiswell Varsity Softball and Baseball Teams defeat Grayson County behind strong performances on the mound from Blair Jackson and Owen Jackson. Blair Jackson struck out 11 batters and surrendered seven hits on four runs over seven innings while walking five in the 9-4 victory. FCs defense also played strong […]
Both the Girls and Boys Basketball Teams at Fort Chiswell had successful seasons in 2025. The Boys finished with 18 wins and 9 losses making it to the Semi Finals of the Region C Tournament while the Girls lost for the third year in a row in the State Quarter […]
Virginia’s Largest Indoor Versatile Sports, Entertainment and Exposition Facility Will Serve Both Its Citizens and Visitors The Pulaski County Board of Supervisors, in partnership with the Sports Tourism and Entertainment Authority, is excited to invite the community and media to attend and participate in the public reveal of Pulaski County’s […]
By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service Gen 7 car has turned the tables at Martinsville Speedway For the first time in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series regular season, drivers in the top division will compete on a bona fide short track when the series visits Martinsville Speedway for Sunday’s […]
The PCHS Choral Department traveled to Patrick Henry High School in Abingdon on Friday, March 28th, to participate in the Virginia Choral Director Association’s District Choral Assessment. Both the PCHS Advanced Concert Choir and Treble Chorus received Superior Ratings for their stage performances. Superior is the highest rating a music […]
The Fort Chiswell Vasity Softball team got its second win in a row by defeating the Narrows Green Wave 13-1 on Thursday at FC. Krista King led the Fort at the plate going 3 for 3 with a two run homerun. The Pioneers tallied 15 hits in the game with […]