RICHMOND – On March 24, 2025, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed Delegate Jason Ballard’s (R-Giles) HB 2621 into law. HB 2621, known as the “APCo Rate Reduction Act,” passed on a vote of 98-0 in the House of Delegates and 39-0 in the Senate of Virginia. It will become effective on July […]
New River Community College will hold a Cyber Day event on Saturday, April 5. Cyber Day is an event where anyone can bring their laptops, desktops, tablets and phones for a free tune up and virus scan. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in 135 Rooker […]
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin delivered his budget amendments and vetoes to HB1600, the General Assembly Budget Conference Report. This package keeps Virginia Strong, Dynamic, and Winning Together. “Virginia’s financial position is stronger than it’s ever been. Because of that strength we can be dynamic, and by being dynamic, […]
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today completed action on 916 bills sent to him during the 2025 General Assembly session. The Governor signed 599 bills, amended 159 bills, and vetoed 157 bills. The Governor returned the budget, HB 1600, with 205 amendments and eight item vetoes. “I have completed […]
Scott Fitzgerald Carter, Jr., age 29 of Newbern, passed away on March 16, 2025. Scotty, as his family called him, was born on April 4, 1995 in Pulaski, and was the loving son of Terri Lynn Carter of Newbern and Scott F. Carter, Sr. of Pulaski. Scotty was preceded in […]
Christiansburg – In a heartwarming display of community spirit, local residents, fire departments and businesses have come together to contribute to Logo Hub’s tshirt fundraising campaign for (now deceased) local firefighter Jeremy Compton who recently lost his battle with cancer, raising $6013.03 to support his children. We’re very excited at […]
Roanoke, VA—There are just 10 days left to get Girl Scout Cookies before they’re gone for the season. The Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council’s annual Girl Scout Cookie program wraps up on Sunday, March 31. So be sure to stock up on those Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-si-dos, Lemon-Ups, […]
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Truliant Foundation announced today the recipients of its annual Education Grants for public schools serving Truliant member communities in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Twelve schools in Truliant communities are receiving grants for programs that support transformational education and student success in the classroom. The […]
A “Family Fun Festival” will be held at New River Community College in Dublin on Saturday, April 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Family Fun Festival will include a variety of activities for adults and children. Children’s activities will include face painting, a bouncy house, a scavenger hunt, […]
Victor Wade Burns, Sr., age 50 of Hiwassee, died early Monday morning, March 24, 2025 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
Virginia State Police is investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred Friday (March 21, 2025) at 10:50 a.m. on Chestnut Ridge Road in Grayson County. A 2014 Toyota Camry was travelling westbound on Chestnut Ridge Road, one mile west of Flatridge Road, when it was struck by a falling tree. […]
The Fort Chiswell Varsity Baseball Team started the 2025 season off with a bang with a 21-0 victory over Bland County on March 18 and a 16-3 win over the Richlands Tornadoes on March 19. The Pioneers tallied 15 hits against the Bears with four of them coming from Freshman, […]