WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department said Wednesday it wants to start issuing direct payments to Americans by early next month as the centerpiece of a $1 trillion plan to stabilize the economy as the coronavirus epidemic threatens a body slam to taxpayers and businesses. In a memorandum, Treasury proposed […]
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — The state of Virginia has been alerting residents to the fact that bears are beginning to wake up from their winter slumber and will soon be in search of food. That means they could likely be in people’s backyards. The News & Advance in Lynchburg reports […]
New River Community College students were notified on March 17, 2020, of changes for the remainder of the spring semester. Decisions regarding college operations were based on following guidance provided by the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), Virginia Department of Health (VDH), the Governor’s office, and the Centers for Disease […]
Mattie Ellen White, age 91 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 at her home. Born February 15, 1929 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late George Chrisley and Florence Chrisley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Olin White, Grandson, Baby James Davis, […]
WYTHEVILLE, Va. – Wythe County Offices are taking precautions to help prevent the potential spread of COVID-19 or Coronavirus. While Wythe County, at this time, does not have a recorded positive case of COVID-19, officials understand the risk and severity of this situation. Officials will continue to implement plans and […]
Order gives law enforcement the ability to enforce 10-patron limit in restaurants, fitness centers, and theaters RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam and State Health Commissioner M. Norman Oliver, MD, MA today issued a public health emergency order prohibiting more than 10 patrons in restaurants, fitness centers, and theaters. The order gives local […]
RICHMOND – The 37 members of the 131st Basic Session officially graduated Tuesday, March 17, 2020, in advance of their originally scheduled graduation date of Friday, March 20, 2020. In accordance with Governor Ralph Northam’s directives related to COVID-19, traditional commencement exercises were canceled for Friday for the 36 new Troopers […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR plans to reschedule the seven Cup Series races already postponed due to the the COVID-19 pandemic. Figuring out how to cram the events and the All-Star race into the crowded 36-race schedule could be difficult. NASCAR has already postponed its season until May 9 at […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is asking Congress to unleash a torrent of emergency economic aid to help people through the financial pain of the coronavirus crisis, with sizable checks directly to Americans as part of the deal. Trump wants checks out to the public within two weeks, Treasury […]
Pursuant to an order dated March 16, 2020 of the Honorable Donald D. Lemons, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia, all non-essential, non-emergency court proceedings in all courts are suspended until April 6, 2020 (21 days). This order includes almost all civil, traffic, and criminal matters, with limited […]
Directs adherence to 10-person gathering ban, quarantine for high-risk individuals, worker and employer support RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced additional steps to help Virginians impacted by novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, stop the spread of the virus in the Commonwealth, and protect public health. “Everyone must play a role to help […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House was asking Congress on Tuesday to approve a sweeping emergency stimulus package to help businesses and taxpayers cope with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. It’s the most far-reaching economic rescue package since the Great Recession of 2008. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin planned […]