By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service CONCORD, N.C.—At the drivers’ meeting before Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, NASCAR Senior Vice President of Competition Elton Sawyer had some parting words for the NASCAR Cup Series drivers. “Let’s put on a race Kyle would be proud of,” Sawyer said, referring […]
By Britney Hodge GLEN ALLEN, VA — Local middle school track and field teams impress at the Middle School State Championships hosted at Deep Run High School on May 23, 2026. Competing against many of the top athletes in Virginia, programs from the New River Valley and surrounding areas delivered […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) — Following the conclusion of Sunday’s conference championship slate, the NCAA announced that three Atlantic Coast Conference members will play host to 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Regional sites, beginning Friday, May 29. The 16 total regional sites, with host institutions and records are as follows: […]
Leslie Elizabeth “Beth” Harrison, age 53 of Dublin, died Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. She was born in Radford on September 23, 1972, and was the daughter of the late Wanda Lea Moye Harrison and the late Charles William Harrison. Beth, as she was […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – No. 1 seed Georgia Tech completed the Atlantic Coast Conference baseball regular-season and championship sweep with a 13-6 win over No. 2 seed North Carolina in the 2026 ACC Baseball Championship title game on Sunday at Truist Field in Charlotte, North Carolina. The championship game marked […]
The medical evaluation provided to the Busch Family concluded that severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications. The Family asks for continued understanding and privacy during this difficult time.
Due to lower temperatures and a 90% chance of forecasted rain, the waterpark will not open as planned on Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25. The Splash 25 event scheduled for Monday, May 25 will be re-scheduled for the first operational Saturday of the season. Discounted admission will still […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – No. 2 seed North Carolina used a complete team effort to defeat No. 7 seed Virginia Tech, 10-4, in the first of two quarterfinal games Friday at the 2026 ACC Baseball Championship at Truist Field in Charlotte, North Carolina. North Carolina advances to face the winner […]
Leslie “Beth” Elizabeth Harrison, age 53 of Pulaski County, died Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. 540-980-1700
Lynda Joann Presley Smith, age 85 of Pulaski, died Thursday, May 21, 2026 at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the following board appointments. “Today’s appointments reflect the depth of talent and dedication that exists across our Commonwealth,” said Governor Abigail Spanberger. “Each of these leaders shares my commitment to public service and finding solutions that deliver for communities in every region of Virginia. I […]
Monday 05/25/26 Region Girls Team Tennis: Pulaski Co. @ Abingdon 4 pm Thursday 05/28/26 Region Track: @ Christiansburg HS 11 am – Field Events 2 pm – Running Events Region Softball Quarterfinal: Pulaski Co. @ Cave Spring 5 pm Region Boys Soccer Quarterfinal: Lord Botetourt @ Pulaski Co. 7:00 pm […]