(CHRISTIANSBURG, Va.) — The New River Health District is offering a series of special opportunities this week for those who received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in the New River Valley before February 1 and have not yet received their second dose. Anyone who received their first dose from […]
The Pulaski County Board of Supervisors on Monday night heard an update on the Calfee Community and Cultural Center (CCCC) being created at the former Calfee Training School in Pulaski. The board heard from the center’s Executive Director Jill Williams who was introduced by Dr. Mickey Hickman, President of the […]
Republican Travis Hackworth brought his campaign for the 38th State Senate seat to Pulaski County last week. Hackworth, a member of the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors, is seeking to replace the late Ben Chaffin who served in the State Senate prior to his death on New Year’s Day. Hackworth […]
Resolution of the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors in Recognition and in Memory of Dr. Bruce L. Fariss, MD WHEREAS, the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors desires to honor the memory and legacy of Dr. Bruce L. Fariss upon his passing on September 12, 2020; and, WHEREAS, Dr. Fariss had […]
Anthony Akers, Assistant County Administrator, and member of the Pulaski County World War I & World War II Commemoration Committee updated the Board of Supervisors during its meeting Monday night on the Committee’s events, and provided recognition to the Board members for their support of the Committee’s efforts. Included in his […]
When much of the world stopped last March due to COVID-19, Wendy King got started. Wendy, a registered nurse working at the YMCA, knew exactly how much of a negative impact social distancing and being quarantined would have on the emotional and physical well-being of many of the elderly patients […]
John David Smith, Sr., 76, of Radford, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Zula Smith. Survivors include his wife of 17 years, Lydia S. Smith; children and grandchildren; and many other family members and friends. Services will be held […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers gave final approval Saturday to a bill that will legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, but not until 2024, when retail sales of the drug would also begin. With a compromise bill clearing the House and Senate, Virginia becomes the first Southern state to […]
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — No. 16 Virginia Tech bounced back from a tough home loss in a big way. Keve Aluma scored 23 points, Tyrece Radford had 15 and the 16th-ranked Hokies pounded Wake Forest 84-46 on Saturday. Fresh off a 69-53 loss to Georgia Tech on Tuesday night, Virginia […]
By The Associated Press PREP FOOTBALL Abingdon 62, Gate City 20 Albemarle 32, Monticello 15 Annandale 38, Herndon 0 Auburn 36, Eastern Montgomery 12 Brentsville 22, Warren County 8 Buffalo Gap 17, Luray 14, OT Carroll County 21, Bassett 7 Centreville 35, Alexandria High SchoolT.C. Williams 14 Clarke County 58, […]
In a game marked by big plays and a dominant Pulaski County defense, the Cougars won their second game of the season Saturday over Hidden Valley, 48-7. It was the Cougars’ home opener for 2021 on a soggy Joel Hicks Field. Head Coach Mark Dixon’s charges allowed the Titans only […]
George Millard Harvey, Sr., 92, passed away in his home in Radford on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel Burwell Harvey, Sr. and Alice Woody Harvey; his brother, Nathaniel Burwell “Nat” Harvey, Jr.; and grandson, Cole Harvey. He was born on May 31, […]