Virginia’s proposal, published today, will save $200 million under new rules authorized by U.S. Secretary of Commerce RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia has published a proposal to complete the Commonwealth’s goal of providing high-speed internet connection to all homes, businesses, and community centers. Department of […]
Pulaski County’s golf team kicked off the 2025 season with a strong showing, claiming victory in a tri-team match against Carroll County and Christiansburg at Draper Valley Golf Club. Sophomores Will Rackaway and Evan Singleton led the Cougars with impressive rounds of 74 and 75, respectively. Both earned first-team all-region […]
July 27, 1938 – July 31, 2025 William Terry McCraw, 87, of Radford Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on July 31, 2025. A beloved father, grandfather, and friend, Terry or “Turk” as he was known to many lived a full and meaningful life marked by quiet strength, generosity, and deep […]
Classes begin Aug. 25 Starting this fall, New River Community College will begin offering a new paramedic program. The new associate degree prepares students for rewarding careers in emergency medical services (EMS), equipping them with the advanced skills and knowledge needed to respond effectively to medical and trauma emergencies. Upon […]
DUBLIN, Va.-Voters in Virginia’s largest geographical Congressional District have an opportunity Aug. 10 to take part in the annual Acres of Democrats at New River Community College. “Connect with fellow Democrats to discuss key issues, hear from passionate speakers, who share our vision for a brighter future,” Party leaders said […]
Nathan David Zimmerman, age 42, beloved son passed away on Aug. 4, 2025. He was born Dec. 10, 1982. Son of Michael Zimmerman of Radford and June Harrell of Dublin, he is survived by his sister, Sandra Zimmerman of Christiansburg, his parents, aunts Jackie Marshall of Christiansburg and Bonnie Walker […]
Taking It To The Streets will be having their Food/Clothing Event from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. Saturday, August 16 at the Taking It To The Streets Crusade, Event and Missions Center in Pulaski. We will be serving free taco salads, lettuce, beans, beef, cheese, sour cream, salsa, tortilla chips, […]
Visitors Spent a Record $96 Million per Day, Driving a $2 Billion Year-Over-Year Increase RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin and Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) announced today that Virginia’s tourism industry generated a record high $35.1 billion in visitor spending in 2024, marking a 5.4% increase from $33.3 […]
RICHMOND, VA— Governor Glenn Youngkin last Friday announced additional administration and board appointments. VIRGINIA BOARD OF FORESTRY Jennifer Gagnon of Snowville, Extension Specialist, Virginia Tech VIRGINIA SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE Kelly McCoy of Radford, Executive Director, Women’s Resource Center of the New […]
Be patient and attentive on the roads to keep students safe as they return to school RICHMOND, Va. — With more than one million Virginia students headed back to school this month, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is calling on everyone to be cautious around school buses and in […]
By Shirleen Guerra (The Center Square) – President Donald Trump said Sunday that he would endorse Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in the commonwealth’s 2025 governor’s race, three months ahead of Election Day. “Yeah, I would. I would,” Trump said, when asked if he plans to back Earle-Sears. “I think […]
Our precious son, Jefferson Duane Martin, “JD“, 39, slept away on July, 30, 2025. He attended Pulaski County High School. JD loved to ride horses, hunt and fish. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Melvin Duane Martin, maternal grandparents, Jefferson B. Stanley and Mary Frances Gordon Stanley, and […]