RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s highest court on Friday upheld a ban on firearms at an upcoming pro-gun rally in the state’s capital, an event that authorities feared could erupt in violence at the hands of armed extremists. The Virginia Supreme Court’s decision came a day after gun-rights groups sued to overturn the ban that […]
Rubin O’Neal Lineberry, Jr. age 58 of Dublin passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Lewis Gale Hospital- Salem. Born November 15, 1961 in Wythe County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Rubin O’Neal Lineberry, Sr. and Rosena Jane Neal Coffey. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Carl Coffey, Sr. […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia urged the state Supreme Court on Friday to uphold a weapons ban at an upcoming gun rally in the capital, insisting it was necessary to prevent a repeat of deadly violence that erupted at a white nationalist rally more than two years ago. State Attorney General Mark Herring’s petition — […]
Martha Louise Rice-Shelton, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the age of 74. She was born on October 19, 1945 in Radford, VA, to Raymond Randall Rice and Virginia Dare (Wallner) Rice. Martha is survived by her daughter, Regan Virginia Shelton of Pulaski, VA, her sisters Suzanne (Suzi) Mott and Roberta (Bobbi) and brother-in-law […]
RADFORD, Va. (AP) — A Virginia dentist who was involved in a crash has been accused of driving under the influence with two guns, 150 pills and brass knuckles. Matthew Scott Mower, 40, had a bond hearing Thursday in Radford, The Roanoke Times reported. The crash happened Jan. 10. Mower told officers he had a […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A judge on Thursday upheld a ban on firearms at a pro-gun rally scheduled for next week in Virginia, rejecting a request from gun-rights groups that sued to overturn it. The Virginia Citizens Defense League and Gun Owners of America filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking an injunction against the ban, which […]
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A former Canadian Armed Forces reservist and two other men who authorities say are linked to a violent white supremacist group were arrested Thursday, just days before they were believed to be headed to a pro-gun rally in Virginia’s capital. The three men, members of The Base, were taken into custody […]
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Carlik Jones scored 23 points and made six assists, Devine Eke blocked three shots for his 100th career block and Radford beat SC Upstate 63-59 on Thursday night to win its sixth straight. Devonnte Holland grabbed eight rebounds and blocked three shots for the Highlanders (9-7, 4-0 Big South Conference), who […]
Monitor forecast and road conditions; use caution on Saturday SALEM – With winter weather forecasted to impact portions of southwestern Virginia on Saturday, January 18, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is advising motorists to expect possible slick or icy road conditions. A difference in just a few degrees of air or ground temperatures will determine if […]
Head coach Justin Fuente talked with Baylor officials Wednesday, but he informed AD Whit Babcock on Thursday that he likes the outlook of Virginia Tech football and is thus staying in Blacksburg BLACKSBURG – A tense 48-hour period ended with good news Thursday morning, as Virginia Tech head football coach Justin Fuente elected to remain in his current […]
Martha Louise Rice Shelton, of Pulaski, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the age of 74. Martha was a sweet, smart, irreverent, and well-loved woman. A gathering in celebration of her life is being held Saturday, January 18th from 3-5 pm at Christ Episcopal Church. The family will have a private memorial […]
House and Senate Republican leaders wrote to Governor Northam requesting a secure briefing for General Assembly leaders on the threats the Governor cited Wednesday to justify his declaration of a state of emergency in regard to the January 20th Lobby Day event. House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah, Senate Republican Leader Thomas K. Norment, R-James City […]