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 […]
Belva Mae Goad Lyons, age 87 of Dublin passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the Highland Ridge Rehab Facility, Dublin. Born May 30, 1933 in Dugspur, she was the daughter of the late Harry Albert Goad & Hassie Opal Horton Goad. Her husband, Ward Henderson Lyons, Jr., son, Gary […]
A look at the upcoming week around the ACC: GAME OF THE WEEKEND No. 8 Virginia (11-2, 7-0) goes on the road to play at No. 20 Virginia Tech (12-3, 6-2). The Cavaliers are the only unbeaten team in league play and have won 15 consecutive conference games dating to […]
Gary Lee King, age 60 of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Born February 6, 1960 in Richmond, Virginia he was the son of Sylvia Jane Lawson King and the late Wallace Jay King. His brother, Bob Washabaugh King also preceded him in death. A huge fan of Star […]