Eva Sue Rigney Smith, age 74 of Draper passed away Sunday June 16, 2024 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born September 6, 1949 in Draper, she was the daughter of the late Bill Rigney & Eva Elizabeth Duncan Rigney. She was also preceded in death by her son Charlie Smith. […]
March 9, 1934 – June 13, 2024 Rosa Ann Riggins Ring, 90, of Mineral, VA, entered this life March 9, 1934 in Bluefield, WV and died peacefully at the Bon Secours Community Hospice House on June 13, 2024 after a brief diagnosis of lung cancer. Rosa retired from Alcoa. She […]
From Appalachian Power Co. Due to continued high temperatures this week, PJM has notified Appalachian Power it may need to increase power generation at its hydroelectric plants to maintain reliability of the regional electric gird if called upon to do so. This potential for increased generation is expected throughout the […]
May 7, 1958 June 14, 2024 Ralph Albert Memitt left this sweet and sorrowful world with his family by his side to enter the gates of heaven on June 14, 2024. Ralph was preceded in death by his father, William Insley Memitt and his mother Mildred Louise Lester Memitt […]
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day RICHMOND – With online, social media, email, phone, and mail scams seemingly part of our everyday experience, Virginia State Police is offering tips to help Virginians, especially older Virginians and vulnerable adults, avoid being taken advantage of and potentially at risk of […]
A quilt by Anne Panella of Pembroke depicts a winter sunset. Noise and business surround us – social media, family, jobs … “Works by the Textile Artists of Virginia, now on display at the Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley, can help us refocus on the Quiet around […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference in conjunction with ESPN and the Southeastern Conference announced the matchups for the 2024 SEC/ACC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Challenges. The second annual SEC/ACC Challenges will take place over back-to-back days. The men’s challenge will be Tuesday, Dec. 3, and Wednesday, Dec. 4, […]
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ABINGDON, VA – Shelves are stocked in preparation for the much-anticipated June 19th opening of the new Food City on E Main St. in Pulaski, VA. The 54,200+ square foot supermarket will serve as a replacement for the company’s existing location. “We have served the residents of Pulaski and […]
The Pulaski River Turtles remained in a slump Thursday evening in Bluefield, losing 7-4 for their fifth straight loss. Pulaski is now sitting in the cellar of the Appalachian League’s East Division at 3-5. Bluefield on the other hand is in first place in the division at 6-2. The River […]
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – University of Virginia Dean and Markel Families Men’s Head Basketball Coach Tony Bennett has signed a contract extension, Director of Athletics Carla Williams announced today (June 13). Bennett’s extension will keep him under contract at UVA until April 30, 2030. If Bennett is UVA’s head coach on April 30, […]