Celebrate safely this July 4th CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – As communities across Virginia prepare for Fourth of July festivities, state officials are urging residents to prioritize safety and celebrate responsibly. Fireworks continue to pose a significant risk during holiday festivities. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, an estimated 14,700 people […]
NRCC student learning in hands-on classroom in NRCC’s machine technology lab (NRCC photo) NRCC’s Machine Technology Program Offers Path to In-Demand Careers New River Community College’s Machine Technology program is now enrolling students for the Fall 2025 semester and offering a direct pathway to in-demand, high-paying careers in the skilled […]
Official Photo by Rafael Struve, Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin ROCKINGHAM, VA – Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin, First Lady of Virginia Suzanne S. Youngkin, Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears along with federal, state and local officials joined Buc-ee’s founder and CEO Arch “Beaver” Aplin III for the official ribbon-cutting […]
Joyce L. Dalton, age 75 of Pulaski, died Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Lewis Gale Hospital – Pulaski. She was born on April 27, 1950, in Pulaski, and was the daughter of the late Clara Ring Leonard and the late Brooks Samuel Leonard. She formerly attended the Dublin Baptist Church. […]
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of July. July 10, 2025 Giles County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am Town of Pearisburg Offices Council Chambers 112 Tazewell Street Pearisburg, VA 24134 Wythe County: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Wythe County Sheriff’s Office Conference Room […]
Friday, July 4, 2025, Pulaski County Offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day. The Pulaski County Public Service Authority Billing Office will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day. The Bagging Plant Road, Dublin and Mason Street, Fairlawn Convenience Centers will be open […]
Driver, Front and Back Seat Passengers Must Wear A Seat Belt RICHMOND – Whether you’re sitting in the front seat or the back seat of a vehicle, seat belt use is now the law for all Virginians. Beginning July 1, House Bill 2475 will take effect, requiring all vehicle occupants—regardless […]
BATON ROUGE, LA — Carrie Carpenter of Radford, Virginia, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Virginia Tech. Carpenter is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into […]
The American Legion, Harvey Howe Carper Post 30 will meet on Thursday, July 3, 6pm at the VFW Post Home on 102 Watts St. in Radford. For further information, please call 540-250-2283 or 540-239-9864.
MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS — Joshua Johnson, of Radford, VA, is among approximately 3,500 students graduating from Mississippi State University in spring 2025, with commencement in May. Johnson received the Doctor of Philosophy from MSU’s College of Education. MSU President Mark E. Keenum congratulated graduates as their keynote speaker for the […]
Radford, VA–Glencoe Mansion will unveil its new exhibit, “Mary Draper Ingles: Steps to Revolution,” on Thursday, July 10, with an opening reception beginning at 5 PM, and a panel discussion at 6 PM. All parts of the event will take place at the Radford City Council Chambers located at 10 […]