Linda Jean McConnell, 78, of Fairlawn, Virginia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday morning, March 8, 2026, as she departed this earth to enter Heaven’s gates. Linda was born in Oceana, West Virginia, on August 25, 1947, to the late Essie Elkins Miller and the late Arthur […]
The music of Marshall Page & the Coal Mountain Band and Slate Mountain Ramblers will be featured during New River Community College’s Concert Series event on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Music will begin at 6 p.m. in 117 Edwards Hall at NRCC in Dublin. Marshall Page is an accomplished singer/songwriter […]
Vicki Brackett, right, trains tutor Betty Overdorf in techniques and strategies to help her learner to learn to read better. CHRISTIANSBURG — Spring is the perfect time for new beginnings. While many folks turn to cleaning for a fresh start, others turn to learning new skills, expanding their horizons, and […]
RICHMOND, VA — From February 25, 2026, through March 3, 2026, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the recovery of firearms, the seizure of narcotics, the seizure of U.S. currency, and the investigation of multiple […]
(Left to right) Raelin Adams, Abigail Castleberry, Lily Hyatt, Cora Mosby, Essiq Williams, and Izzy Lytton. Radford High School athletes delivered an impressive performance at the Class 2 State Indoor Track and Field State Meet, bringing home 2 state championships, several podium finishes, and multiple All-State honors. In Virginia, […]
By Holly Cain NASCAR Wire Service PHOENIX, Ariz. – Ryan Blaney completed a hard-earned Team Penske sweep at the famed Phoenix Raceway in Sunday’s Straight Talk Wireless 500 – recovering from multiple early race setbacks to claim his first NASAR Cup Series trophy of the 2026 season and answer his […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer has been voted the Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year, highlighting the 2025-26 All-ACC Men’s Basketball Team and award winners, which were announced Monday, March 9, by the conference office. The ACC’s regular-season champion for […]
January 30, 1996 – March 5, 2026 It is with deep sadness and broken hearts that our family announce the passing of Andrea Simone, age 30, on March 5, 2026. Andrea passed peacefully in her home, leaving behind a legacy of love that will forever live on in the hearts of those […]
Donald Ray Jarrells, age 88 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at his home. Born October 13, 1937 in Hiwassee, Virginia he was the son of the late Albert Early Jarrells & Minnie Ada McGlothlin. He was also preceded in death by his wife Margaret Rose “Peggy” Hughes […]
All Games At VCU in Richmond, Va. Sat. March 14 -Class 3 & Class 4 Boys -Class 4- 1 pm – John Handley ( 24-5) vs Hampton ( 26-1) Boys – Class 3- 6:30 pm – Petersburg ( 21-4) vs Lake Taylor ( 22-5) Fri. March 13- Class 1 & […]
WISE, Va. — The Virginia State Police (VSP) continue to search for a former Wise County football coach who is facing 10 warrants and disappeared nearly four months ago. Travis L. Turner, 46, of Appalachia, Va., is wanted on five counts of possession of child pornography and five counts […]
Minnie Young Whitt, 85 of Dublin passed away Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Pulaski Healthcare Center, Pulaski. Born October 29, 1940, she was the daughter of the late William Howery “Bud” Young & Ida Clara Rupe Young. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Donna Whitt Kesling; […]