RICHMOND – Virginia State Police is offering guidance and recommendations to curb aggressive driving along Virginia’s roadways. Aggressive driving is always a concern for Virginia State Police. In recent weeks, shootings have occurred along multiple interstates that have prompted public concern. While there is no evidence at this time to […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Duke was voted the preseason favorite to win the 2025-26 Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Championship, following a vote of a select media panel. Ranked No. 6 nationally in the preseason Associated Press poll, the Blue Devils are the preseason ACC favorites for the 10th time in […]
December 10, 1946 – October 11, 2025 Margaret Ritter Hancock, 78, of Dublin, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Wendell and Mary Ritter; son, Albert Hancock; 6 brothers, Robert, Arvil, Wendell, Jr., john Wally, and Oscar; […]
–February 8, 1951 – October 10, 2025 Melissa Tolbert Lester, 74, of Dublin, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was a former postal worker at Radford University. Melissa was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton Otho (Slim) and Thelma Woods Tolbert; and sister, Marylene Borden. Survivors include […]
Pulaski County Parks & Recreation is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated 7th Annual Jack-O’-Lantern Spectacular at Randolph Park on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM. This family-favorite fall celebration promises an evening full of fun, frights, and community spirit, all set against the […]
RICHMOND, VA—From October 1-7, 2025, 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 crimes throughout the Commonwealth. Operation Highlights […]
Ramp expected to be closed for approximately two weeks SALEM – As the second part of a ramp extension project at Exit 94 and 105 on Interstate 81 in Pulaski and Montgomery Counties, the second ramp closure on the project has been scheduled to begin. Beginning Thursday evening, October […]
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal single vehicle crash that occurred Saturday (Oct. 11, 2025) at 9:49 p.m. on Route 11 in Pulaski County. A 1999 Oldsmobile 88 was travelling southbound on Route 11, near the intersection with Cougar Trail Road, when the Oldsmobile went off of the right […]
William Terry McCraw, 87, of Radford Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on July 31, 2025. A beloved father, grandfather, and friend, Terry or “Turk” as he was known to many lived a full and meaningful life marked by quiet strength, generosity, and deep devotion to his church, family and […]
1. Floyd (30) 2. Giles (27) 3. George Wythe (24) 4. Carroll Co. (21) 5. Radford (16) 6. Rural Retreat (15) 7. Grayson Co. (12) 8. Blacksburg (7) -tie- 8. Auburn (7) -tie- 10. Narrows (2) Others receiving votes: Pulaski County (1)
Edward Lee Caywood (Eddy), 85, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 11, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac and Ruth Caywood; his son, Ricky Lee Caywood; his former wife and mother of his children, Dorothy Caywood Harrison; his sisters Blanche Venable and […]
By Holly Cain NASCAR Wire Service LAS VEGAS – Denny Hamlin scored an emotional victory and claimed a significant career milestone with a dramatic win in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series’ South Point 400 Playoff race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Hamlin passed two cars in the final 10 laps, ultimately […]