RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Facing escalating criticism over the state’s rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam outlined a series of policy changes and initiatives Wednesday that he said would make the process smoother and more transparent. While the latest federal data show Virginia has made improvements in […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia Senate on Wednesday approved a measure rebuking one of its most far-right members for a “pattern of unacceptable conduct,” including an allegation that she voiced support for those who participated in storming the U.S. Capitol. On a vote of 24-9, the Democrat-controlled chamber advanced […]
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST THURSDAY… * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE…Portions of southwest and west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN…From 6 PM this […]
Lewis Linnier Brewer, age 82 of Dublin, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He was born in Smyth County on September 20, 1938 to the late Dock & Leah Poole Brewer and was a United States Army Veteran. Lewis was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Genoa […]
SALEM – With winter weather anticipated to impact portions of western Virginia, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is advising drivers to plan ahead for travel as they may face slick, snow-covered roads, particularly overnight on Wednesday, Jan. 27 and into morning commute hours on Thursday, Jan. 28. Rain is […]
August 8, 1955 – January 25, 2021 Keith Rowland Heineman, 65, of Radford, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021, from his battle with cancer. Keith was born on August 8, 1955 in Victorville, Calif. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Heineman; father, William “Wild Bill” Heineman; and his […]
William “Bill” Elijah McNeely, 87, Draper, met his Savior Jesus Christ on January 22, 2021. Bill was the son of the late James S. McNeely and India McNeely. He was preceded in death by two wonderful wives, Kathleen McNeely and Marie McNeely; two brothers Dan and Wayne McNeely; and five […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A former executive of a global investment firm, Glenn Youngkin, announced he will join Virginia’s race for governor, casting himself in a video as a conservative political outsider who worked his way up to amass his estimated $265 million of wealth. Youngkin joins the race for […]
Pulaski County Public Schools will be closed on the following dates for employees to receive the 2nd Covid 19 vaccination: Thursday, February 18th – Asynchronous Instructional Day (Students independently work on assignments & contact their teachers with any questions that arise.) Friday, February 19th – Asynchronous Instructional Day (Students independently […]
NEW YORK (AP) — The baseball Hall of Fame won’t have any new players in the class of 2021 after voters decided no one had the merits — on the field or off — for enshrinement in Cooperstown. Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were the closest in voting […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Entrepreneur and former Fox News contributor Pete Snyder has joined a crowded field seeking the Republican nomination for Virginia governor, touting his business experience and promising a new approach to leadership in Richmond. The CEO of a capital investment firm, Snyder said in an interview that […]
Pulaski County Commonwealth’s Attorney Justin Griffith issued the folllowing statement today: “Today, Michael Dominic Morris was charged and arrested on four felony warrants arising from a car crash on Thursday, January 14th on Route 11 in Pulaski County that took the life of Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department’s Sgt. Perry Hodge. […]