


Virginia’s new social media law targets teen access
By Shirleen Guerra The Center Square (The Center Square) – Virginia is preparing to enforce one of the nation’s most sweeping new restrictions on social media access for teens, requiring parental consent, time limits and age checks for users under 16. The law, signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin in May, […]

Board of Supervisors awards 2025 Lead Through Service Scholarship to Carter Smith
The Board of Supervisors and County Administrators Personally Give $3,000.00 Scholarship to a Graduating Pulaski County Senior to Foster the Development of Future Local Leaders The Pulaski County Board of Supervisors, the County Administrator and Assistant County Administrator, along with the help of a few other committed local government leaders, […]

NRCC celebrates 2025 graduates at two ceremonies
New River Community College celebrated its 55th annual commencement on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Dr. Robert Brandon, NRCC president, presided over his first graduation since becoming president in January. He conferred approximately 900 degrees, diplomas and certificates during the ceremony held on NRCC’s campus in Dublin. Students who graduated this […]

Radford University earns Carnegie Classification as an Opportunity College and University
RADFORD – Radford University has been named an Opportunity College and University – Higher Access, Higher Earnings by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing the university among a distinguished group of institutions nationwide that are recognized for providing exceptional value to students through both access to higher […]

ACC Announces 2025 Baseball Season Awards, All-Conference Teams
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Florida State’s Alex Lodise was tabbed the 2025 ACC Player of the Year while North Carolina’s Jake Knapp earned 2025 ACC Pitcher of the Year honors. Lodise was also named the 2025 ACC Defensive Player of the Year, while Georgia Tech’s Danny Hall garnered ACC Coach […]

Reminder: Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery In Dublin Will Host Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery In Dublin Will Host Annual Memorial Day Ceremony, Monday, May 26, 2025 At 11:00 AM What: Annual ceremony held at state veterans cemetery to honor and remember all men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our Nation from the Revolutionary War […]

VDOT seeking feedback on transportation study for Radford
GIVE INPUT ON STUDY FOR EAST MAIN STREET IN RADFORD Take online survey through June 2; more at https://vaprojectpipeline.virginia.gov/studies/salem/sa-25-03/ SALEM – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking feedback on a transportation study assessing potential roadway and pedestrian safety, multimodal accessibility/connectivity (bicyclist, pedestrian, and transit), and transportation demand management […]

Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce to host annual “Networking on the Green” Tournament
The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual “Networking on the Green” golf tournament Thursday, May 29, at the Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech. Team and individual registrations are still being accepted through Tuesday, May 27. This four-person captain’s choice tournament is open to teams […]
SNHU Announces Spring 2025 President’s List
MANCHESTER, NH — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2025 President’s List. The spring terms run from January to May. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for […]

One driver dies in Hillsville crash
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred this morning at approximately 8:01 a.m. on the Route 58 bypass near Snake Creek Road in the town of Hillsville. A VDOT work truck was parked partially in the left lane, getting ready to place work signs on the left […]

Governor’s Flag Order for the Commonwealth of Virginia
Pursuant to § 2.2-3310.1 of the Code of Virginia, all agencies and institutions of the Commonwealth shall display the POW/MIA flag at full staff on public buildings on Armed Forces Day in honor and remembrance of the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces who are […]