Radford, Va. – Tuesday, April 22 there was a spill of weak nitric acid at Radford Army Ammunition Plant.  One employee was evacuated via air to Roanoke Memorial for observation.   The employee was released Wednesday morning.  We will not provide additional information on this employee for privacy reasons.   […]

From NASCAR DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports today announced details for the 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race to be held on Sunday, May 18, for the third consecutive year at iconic North Wilkesboro Speedway. This season’s format will again feature two heat races to set the All-Star Race […]

The Virginia Association of Destination Marketing Organizations (VADMO), an association supporting destination marketing organizations and the development of tourism and travel professionals in Virginia, announced awards to the winners of the 2025 VIRGO Awards at their Annual Meeting and Spring Symposium last week in Harrisonburg Virginia.   During the Symposium, […]

By Stacy Watkins VCU Capital News Service   RICHMOND, Va. — Kris Trinidad plays defensive end for Old Dominion University’s Division I football team, where he tallied 45 tackles and 5.5 sacks last season. He’s also building his brand thanks to new laws that allow student-athletes to ink endorsement deals […]

Coming to the Pulaski Theatre on Saturday, May 24 at 4PM! This will be a fundraiser for the Women’s Resource Center of the New River Valley . Check their Facebook page for items they need. Sherry Kramer from the Women’s Center will open with a brief presentation about the Women’s […]

(MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va) Enjoy local mountain music, food, cold drinks, and a chance at several raffle prizes at the Prices Fork Grange Hall, 4248 Prices Fork Rd, Blacksburg, from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 17, to benefit the Montgomery County Junior Appalachian Musicians program. Performers will include Eight Point […]

RADFORD, Va. – Today, April 22, 2025, at approximately 10 a.m. there was an incident at Radford Army Ammunition Plant.  The incident occurred in the railyard. There was a weak nitric acid spill.  One employee was evacuated via air to the hospital for assessment of potential injuries. All personnel immediately […]

Theme Calls America to ‘Pour Out to the God of Hope and Be Filled’ Community and faith leaders in Pulaski County will hold a special National Day of Prayer event at 12 p.m. on Thursday, May 1st on the lawn of the Pulaski County Courthouse. Free lunch will be provided […]

Easter had special significance this year for Missy Brooks, her daughter Brittany Calvin and granddaughter Nelleigh Calvin. The three were fortunate to attend the Easter Egg Roll on Monday at the White House. Missy says she signed Nelleigh up for a special lottery to select participants, and received an email […]

Alyssa Reed and Angie Montgomery are part of the New River Valley Community Services Disaster Assistance Team.  They are asking those who live along the banks of the New River and Claytor Lake if they’re in need of assistance, either physically or mentally. “Up until the end of October, we’re […]