Michael Timothy Puckett, 55 has been extradited from Surry County, N.C. and is now being held in the New River Valley Regional Jail in Dublin. Puckett faces an array of charges following an incident in Cana late Friday night which resulted in the death of one Carroll County Sheriff’s Deputy […]
Alice Rutherford Duncan of Snowville, Virginia, born August 2, 1933 passed away peacefully in her home on May 29, 2026. She was retired from AT&T out of Greensboro, North Carolina. She is preceded in death by her parents Dallie & Gracie Rutherford of Virginia and Maryland; 7 sisters and 1 […]
The boys 4×800 meter relay team of Silas Sweet, Alex Flores, Cecil Black, and Cole Boone raced to a first place finish in 8:08.89. The group showed outstanding teamwork and consistency while securing one of the fastest times in Class 3 this season. Coach Britney Hodge The Pulaski […]
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of June. June 11, 2026 Giles County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am Town of Pearisburg Offices Council Chambers 112 Tazewell Street Pearisburg, VA 24134 Bland County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am Bland County Courthouse First Floor […]
Above: the CFNRV team celebrates with Buzz4Good and the Lyric Theatre team members during the 2025 Giving Day. Blacksburg – This June, thousands of people are expected to participate in the New River Valley’s (NRV) 13th annual GiveLocalNRV Giving Day. Hosted by the Community Foundation of the […]
RICHMOND, VA – Whether it’s stripers on the coast, trout in the mountains, or anything in between, it’s time to experience the fun of fishing in Virginia! Take advantage of free fishing days, June 5-7, 2026, and enjoy the great outdoors with your family and friends without having to purchase […]
The Pulaski River Turtles have released their opening day roster for the 2026 Appalachian League season. Notes 11 different NCAA Division 1 schools represented on the roster, including 6 teams currently playing in the NCAA Tournament: Virginia Tech, Ole Miss, Alabama, Boston College, WVU and Oklahoma State. Four Virginia players appear […]
By Holly Cain NASCAR Wire Service LEBANON, Tenn. – Call it victorious whiplash. Race polesitter Denny Hamlin took the lead at the drop of the green flag – was penalized and re-set to last in the 38-car field for jumping that start – then rallied his way forward […]
Staff Report The Cana man sought this weekend for shooting two Carroll County deputies – one fatally – has been captured in North Carolina. Michael Timothy Puckett, 55 was apprehended late Sunday night in Surry County, N.C. near Mt. Airy. The arrest culminated an intense multi-law enforcement agency manhunt following […]
A photo by Joseph Pack of Fairlawn of four-horned Jacob sheep in Floyd won The Radford Photo Club’s May animal theme challenge. David Notter of Blacksburg and Joyce Sims of Radford tied for first in the open theme photo contest. Notter’s photo is of Spider Web Arch on Hunt’s Mesa […]
Elizabeth Ann Bush, age 57 of Dublin and formerly of Roanoke passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026 in the Select Specialty Hospital, Greensboro, N.C. Born September 2,1968 in Roanoke, she was the daughter of late Donald Ray Bush and Virginia Robinson Bush. She is survived by Daughter- Katrina Stepp and […]
RICHMOND, VA — From May 20, 2026, through May 26, 2026, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the seizure of narcotics and the investigation of multiple crimes throughout the Commonwealth. Operation Highlights Firearms […]