It is estimated that 80% of all COVID-19 deaths could be stopped if those over 65 are vaccinated. “Virginia should prioritize those most at risk of death and serious illness” says Ron Boyd, President of the Virginia Association of Area Agencies and CEO of the Local Office on Aging in […]
Vehicles 25,000 pounds or less should seek alternate routes and avoid Fancy Gap Mountain SALEM, Va. – Extreme high winds are creating a blow-over hazard on Interstate 77 in Virginia between mile markers 0 and 10 just north of the North Carolina state line. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A firebrand conservative Virginia state senator seeking the Republican nomination for governor filed a federal lawsuit Monday that seeks to undo her legislative colleagues’ recent decision to censure her for an alleged “pattern of unacceptable conduct.” In a bipartisan vote last week, the Virginia Senate approved […]
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall is shaking things up a bit on his staff. Mendenhall said Monday that defensive coordinator and secondary coach Nick Howell will continue as coordinator and oversee the secondary, but former inside linebackers coach Shane Hunter will become the safeties coach. Kelly Poppinga, […]
(AP) – Gonzaga and Baylor have continued their season-long run atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll. The Zags received 61 first-place votes from a media panel in the poll released on Monday and Baylor had the other three. Villanova and Michigan held at Nos. 3 and 4, with Houston moving […]
Cold overnight temperatures may cause refreezing tonight and tomorrow morning SALEM – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has been plowing and treating roads through the day in response to the winter storm that covered roads with snow throughout Virginia. This afternoon and tonight, drivers can expect interstates and primary […]
Demetria Nicole Hazel, age 23 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at her home. Born March 17, 1997 in Radford she was the daughter of George Lee Hazel and Fannie Mae Primm. Her maternal grandfather, Lewis Thomas Prim and great grandmother, Margaret Prim preceded her in death. She […]
Avoid travel until conditions improve SALEM – Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crews and contractors are deployed in western Virginia and working in 12-hour shifts, around the clock, to plow and treat roads. The winter storm is expected to continue throughout the day, so VDOT is advising that motorists avoid travel. […]
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Keve Aluma scored a career-high 29 points to lead No. 20 Virginia Tech to a 65-51 win over No. 8 Virginia on Saturday night. Aluma hit 10 of 15 shots from the floor, including two 3-pointers, to help the Hokies (13-3, 7-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) rally […]
Kenneth Larue Metz 93, husband of Peggy Ann Phibbs Metz, died Saturday, January 30, 2021 at the Hospice of Davidson County, NC. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski.
This Afternoon Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. South wind around 6 mph. Tonight Rain, snow, and sleet before midnight, then a chance of snow between midnight and 3am, then snow and sleet after 3am. Low around 29. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. […]
Adjust travel around the storm as hazardous driving conditions are expected SALEM – With a significant winter weather event anticipated to impact Virginia overnight on Saturday, Jan. 30, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is preparing to respond. VDOT crews will be working in 12-hour shifts around the clock to plow […]