VDOT: (CLEARED) I-81 crash northbound at Exit 94
New: I-81S at 1.9 miles north of Junction Virginia 99-Exit 94. Incident: vehicle crash. The South left shoulder and left lane are closed. Last updated: Tue 02/06/2024 3:42 PM EST
Dallas Evangeline Townley
Dallas Evangeline Townley, age 78 of Dublin passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at her home. Born February 13, 1945 in Patterson, Virginia she was the daughter of the late Jessie Harmon Young and Polly Nancy Henley Young. She was also preceded in death by her sisters Charlotte Clark, Bonnie […]
Tina Wysor Robinson
Tina Wysor Robinson March 10, 1951 – February 1, 2024 As a gun owner, “Miss T” was quite a pistol herself. She was always quick with a smile, a joke or a helping hand. Tina despised “uppity food” like hummus (which her friends called bean dip for her benefit), and which […]
Brenda Gay (Bea) Claxton
July 13, 1948 February 1, 2024 Brenda Gay (Bea) Claxton, 75, of Elliston, went to be with the Lord on Thursday February 1, 2024. She was born July 13, 1948. She was a lifelong and dedicated member of the First Baptist Church of Elliston where she served as an usher […]
Kenneth Wayne Brim
October 19, 1940 February 4, 2024 Kenneth Wayne Brim, 83, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph C. and Janie Mae Brim; brothers-in-law, James “Jim” and Harold Thomas “Tom” Blankenship. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Brim; sisters-in-law, Barbara, Jean and […]
David Rooney
David Rooney, age 72 of Dublin passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024 at the New River Valley Medical Center. Born March 14, 1951 in Roanoke, he was the son of the late John Jerome Rooney & Geneva Alice Akers Rooney. David is survived by his Love of his Life – […]
Sharyn “Sherry” Dawne Poole Williams
December 16, 1945 February 3, 2024 Sharyn “Sherry” Dawne Poole Williams, 78, of Dublin, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Willard and Frances Sawyers Poole; and her husband, Dennis Wayne Cox. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Lori Williams Maxfield […]
Emma Jean Hatfield Repass
Emma Jean Hatfield Repass, 87, of Pulaski, Va., passed away surrounded by her loving family February 1, 2024 at Highland Ridge Rehab Center, Dublin, Va. She was born on November 11, 1936 in Baileysville, WV. She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Minnie Hatfield, her kind and […]
Tech women beat UNC in OT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Georgia Amoore hit a big 3-pointer in overtime and finished with 21 points and 11 assists and No. 17 Virginia Tech rallied last in a 70-61 victory over No. 24 North Carolina on Sunday. The Hokies (18-4, 9-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) led the Tar Heels […]
Wake Forest Tops 2024 ACC Baseball Poll
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Wake Forest has been selected as the 2024 Atlantic Coast Conference Baseball preseason favorites by the league’s 14 head coaches. The Demon Deacons collected 10 of the 14 possible first-place nods from head coaches. North Carolina tallied two votes, while Clemson and Virginia each received one vote. Wake […]
Miami rallies past Tech, 82-74
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Matthew Cleveland had 15 points and 13 rebounds, five Miami players scored in double figures and the Hurricanes defeated Virginia Tech 82-74 on Saturday. Norchad Omier and Kyshawn George led Miami with 16 points each. Nijel Pack and Bensley Joseph added 14 each. The Hurricanes […]
Kitley and Amoore lead the Hokies over UVA
Elizabeth Kitley had 33 points and 18 rebounds to lead the Hokies over the Cavaliers in Blacksburg 76-63. Georgia Amoore finished with 20 points and 14 assist.