A Slight Risk of severe weather will be possible this afternoon and evening in our area. Afternoon storms will be capable of producing isolated damaging wind gusts. A Marginal Risk of Excessive Rainfall is also forecast for today as repeated rounds of rain, some heavy at times, will continue due […]
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Bland County Medical Clinic, Inc., based in Bastian, Virginia, a grant of $900,172. The funding supports operations of local health centers. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the […]
November 5, 1941 – May 27, 2026 Jane Lineberry Duncan passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Highland Ridge Nursing Home in Dublin. She has now found eternal peace and healing after a long battle with Dementia. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted mother Eva […]
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Free Clinic of the New River Valley, Inc., based in Christiansburg, Virginia, a grant of $1,095,625. The funding supports operations of local health centers. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith […]
Jeremy Burks Rhett, age 54 of Decatur / Atlanta, Georgia, died Saturday, May 16, 2026 after a courageous 4-year battle with cancer. He was born on July 22, 1971, in Okinawa, where his father, Charles Rhett, was stationed at Kadena Air Base. Upon his parents’ return to Pulaski, Va. in […]
SALEM, VIRGINIA — The Salem VA Health Care System will host its Quarterly Town Hall Meeting for Veterans on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Building 5 Auditorium of the Salem VA Medical Center (1970 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153). At the Town Hall, leadership from the […]
Why didn’t Canada become the 14th Colony? Why didn’t the people of Canada join the thirteen colonies in rebellion against the British Crown? The answer is complex, with several important reasons behind it. In 1776, Canada was not a single unified nation. Different regions had different loyalties and interests. Nova […]
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Cracker Barrel 400 The Place: Nashville Superspeedway Track Length: 1.33 Mile Concrete Paved Oval The Date: Sunday, May 30 The Time: 7 p.m. ET The Purse: $11,233,037 TV: Prime Video, 6 p.m. ET Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 399 miles (300 Laps); Stage […]
Local author and screenwriter Debbie Seagle introduces the movie adaptation of her bestselling book with red carpet photos, cast and production team appearances, and opportunities for local businesses to get involved. Public Invited. CHRISTIANSBURG, VA — Coffee Cups & Wine Glasses, a female-led comedy feature film based on award-winning author […]
Staff Report Pulaski County High School saw several spring sports athletes earn spots on All-River Ridge District teams over the weekend, according to Athletic Director Scott Vest. The Cougars’ best showing came in softball where they placed three players on the first team and took Player and Coach of the […]
Roselma Ruth Howard Whitaker, age 82 of Dublin, died Monday evening, May 25, 2026 at Lewis Gale Hospital – Pulaski. She was born on December 11, 1943 in Richlands, VA, and was the daughter of the late Edna Marie Willis Howard, and the late Eugene Scott Howard. Roselma was a […]
New River Community College will host a series of “One Stop Shop” Open Houses in Floyd, Giles, and Montgomery counties in June to help community members explore educational opportunities and prepare for the upcoming academic year. The open house events are designed to provide convenient local access to college resources […]