The Pulaski County High School Competition Cheer team wrapped up its season last night at the Region 3D Cheer Competition. Throughout the year, the team demonstrated tremendous growth, continued improvement, and a commitment to getting better with each practice and competition. We are incredibly proud of the hard work, dedication, […]
Applications open for $11.8 Million in Rural Mobile and Hybrid Care Grants for the New River Valley and surrounding region via Rural Health Transformation funding. FAIRLAWN, VA – The Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission (CSPDC), in collaboration with NRVRC, opened a competitive Request for Applications (RFA) for projects that help […]
Above: at CFNRV’s annual scholarship luncheon in May 2026, award recipients gather for a group photo. In May, the CFNRV supported 106 students with $212,000+ in scholarships. Photo credit: Wilsie Photography. Blacksburg – The Community Foundation of the New River Valley’s (CFNRV) online scholarship application is now open. In […]
Nina Bucey-Card receives her All-Region award. BRISTOL – The Pulaski County High School cross-country teams traveled to Sugar Hollow Park in Bristol on Wednesday for the VHSL Region 3D Championships, where sophomore Nina Bucey-Card delivered an outstanding performance to earn All-Region honors and qualify for the Class 3 State Championships. […]
SALEM, Va. – Several HCA Virginia hospitals have earned multiple 2027 Specialty Excellence Awards from Healthgrades, a leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. The awards recognize hospitals demonstrating superior clinical performance across specialties including orthopedic surgery, joint replacement, cardiac care, surgical care and gastrointestinal care, among […]
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Xfinity 500 The Place: Martinsville Speedway Track Length: 0.526 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Sunday, Nov. 1 The Time: 2 p.m. ET The Purse: $11,233,037 TV: NBC, 1:30 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 263.5 miles (500 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on […]
Riner, VA – Oct. 28—Taste of Virginia, a fundraising event benefitting Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom held in various regions of Virginia, will take place Friday, Nov. 13, from 6-9 p.m. at The 84, located at 5178 Webbs Mill Road N. in Riner. Media credentials are available to area newspaper, […]
Phala Lea Akers Lovern Shepheard, age 94 of Christiansburg, died Friday evening October 16, 2026 at Heritage Hall in Blacksburg. She was born in Blacksburg on April 9, 1932, and was the daughter of the late Snowie Lea Akers Lovern and the late Daniel Lloyd Lovern. In addition to her […]
Cassaundra Matney Bowman, 49 left this life on Monday October 26th after a long illness. She is survived by her daughter Alyssa (Justin) Tilson; sons Franklin Gullion, Scott Gullion and fiancée Jordan; grandson Lamuel Gullion; father Randel (Sandra) Matney; spouse Kimberly Bowman; brother Steve (Elizabeth) Matney; sister Amber (Michael) Ritchey […]
Rex Stephen Quesenberry, age 80 of Pulaski, died Thursday, October 22, 2026 at the Sheila Strauss Hospice House in Roanoke. He was born in Pulaski on March 24, 1946, and was the son of the late Geneva Emma Funk Quesenberry and the late James Stephen Quesenberry. Rex retired from the […]
ELK CREEK DRAGWAY RESULTS FOR 10/17/26 SUPER PRO WINNER ROGER SPENCER RUNNER UP SCOTT MILLION FOOTBRAKE WINNER WILL WILLARD RUNNER UP TRACEY KINCER SPORTSMAN WINNER JAMES BASHAM RUNNER UP BRYSON RASMUSSEN JR DRAGSTER WINNER MILO RASMUSSEN RUNNER UP ISABELLA KINCER GEAR JAMMERS WINNER BRIAN PUCKETT RUNNER […]
New freestanding emergency room is part of approximately $38 million in announced investments to strengthen emergency care and medical transport across Southwest Virginia RADFORD, Va. — LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, part of HCA Virginia, today announced an $18 million investment to build Radford ER, expanding access to high-quality emergency care for […]