Virginia Tech Spring Football
Virginia Tech’s spring football game is rapidly approaching. The game is Saturday, April 12th at 3:00pm at Lane Stadium.
Millard Leo Simpkins
Millard Leo Simpkins, 88, of Pulaski passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in the Carillion New River Valley Medical Center. Mr. Simpkins was a God-fearing man who loved his family and his country. Millard was in the ministry for thirty years serving at the Newbern Road House of Worship […]
Roger Dale Compton
Roger Dale Compton, age 81, of Pulaski, died Sunday, March 30, 2025 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born on May 11, 1943 in Pulaski, and was the son of the late Virginia Johnson Compton and the late Arthur Russell Compton. He was a veteran of the United […]
Radford Legion post to meet April 3
The American Legion, Harvey Howe Carper Post 30 will meet on Thursday, April 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.
WEEKLY REPORT: Virginia State Police Ongoing Crime Suppression Operations, Recovering Firearms, Narcotics, and Investigating Human Trafficking
RICHMOND —From March 20 to March 27, 2025, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the recovery of firearms, the seizure of narcotics, and the investigation of multiple crimes throughout the Commonwealth. Operation Highlights Firearms Recovery: […]
Virginia State Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Carroll County
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 […]
Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of April
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 […]
VDOT: Expect nighttime lane, ramp closures on I-81 near Salem
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 […]
Cougars Track & Field at Wampler’s Insurance Abingdon Invitational
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 […]
VDOT seeks input on I-81 corridor improvement plan
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. […]
New approach gives Denny Hamlin dominating NASCAR Cup victory at Martinsville
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 […]
FC Beats Grayson in Softball and Baseball
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 […]