RICHMOND, VA— Governor Glenn Youngkin today highlighted the ongoing strength of Virginia’s labor market, as evidenced by the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data release. According to the Current Employment Statistics (“CES” or “the establishment survey”), nonfarm payroll employment in Virginia increased by a strong 7,100 in January and […]
The NRA Foundation has awarded the Pulaski County 4-H Shooting Education Club a grant totaling $4,000 to fund a cargo trailer for practices and competitions. “We are very excited about this award,” said Chris Lichty, Pulaski County 4-H Extension Agent, “and pleased that the NRA is making an investment in […]
2025 WBIT schedule, TV channels First round: Thursday, March 20| ESPN+ Drake vs. Marquette | 3 p.m. Virginia Tech vs. N.C. A&T | 6 p.m. James Madison vs. Davidson | 7 p.m. Saint Joseph’s vs. UAlbany | 7 p.m. Villanova vs. Boston College | 7 p.m. Seton Hall vs. Quinnipiac | 7 p.m. […]
2025 NCAA women’s tournament schedule, scores, highlights All times ET Wednesday, March 19 (First Four) (11) Iowa State vs. (11) Princeton, 7 p.m. | ESPNU (16) UC San Diego vs. (16) Southern U., 9 p.m. | ESPNU Thursday, March 20 (First Four) (11) Columbia vs. (11) Washington 7 p.m. | ESPN2 (16) High […]
2025 NIT schedule, TV channels All times ET Selections: Sunday, March 16, 9 p.m. ET Tuesday, March 18 — First Round No. 3 St. Bonaventure vs. Kent St., 7 p.m. on ESPNU No. 4 Georgia Tech vs. Jacksonville St., 7 p.m. on ESPN2 No. 4 Middle Tenn. vs. Chattanooga, 8 p.m. on ESPN+ […]
By Mike Lopresti NCAA.com The dance card is filled, and now the 22-day search for a national champion can begin. Oh, if only the bracket could talk. Maybe it can. Here are nine things it was saying after Selection Sunday: 1. SEC! SEC! SEC! One of every five teams in the […]
New River Community College is offering several beginner motorcycle rider safety weekday and weekend courses throughout the spring months. The Basic Rider Course (BRC) multiday classes are held on NRCC’s campus in Dublin. The spring midweek courses are held 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. on Mondays and 8 a.m. -1:30 p.m. on […]
New River Valley Master Gardeners sort and organize donated seed to distribute throughout the community. Photo by Devon Johnson for Virginia Tech. From Virginia Tech If you have ever purchased a packet of garden seeds, you may have noticed the current year printed on the outside of the package. Seed […]
Radford, VA–Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery has stood witness to 150 years of Radford and regional history. The museum will commemorate this milestone with its “Tea & Discovery” reception to be held on Friday, March 28, from 6 to 7:30 PM. The event will honor 150 years of history with […]
Our beloved mother and wife, Sandra G. Whitaker Pennington, 71 passed away peacefully on March 14,2025. She just celebrated her 71st birthday on February 25. She was the daughter of the late Leonard Bruce “White Eye” Whitaker and Della Eads Whitaker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in […]
WEEKLY REPORT: Virginia State Police Ongoing Crime Suppression Operations, Recovering Firearms, Narcotics, and Investigating Human Trafficking RICHMOND – From March 6 to March 13, 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 […]
46th includes small portion of Pulaski County INDEPENDENCE, VA – Mitchell Cornett, a lifelong Grayson County resident and dedicated public servant, today announced his candidacy for Virginia’s 46th House District. A strong Christian Conservative and member of Turkey Knob Church in Grayson, Cornett pledges to bring Southwest Virginia’s traditional values […]