House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah, Republican Caucus Chair Kathy Byron, R-Bedford, and Republican Caucus Whip Jay Leftwich, R-Chesapeake, issued the following statement: “Virginians are an industrious and creative people. In the weeks since all this began, we’ve seen some amazing efforts to improvise, adapt, and overcome. Businesses that have […]
Includes ban on public gatherings of more than 10 people RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that he will extend Executive Order Fifty-Three for two weeks, through Friday, May 8, 2020. Executive Order Fifty-Three originally signed on March 24, bans crowds of more than 10 people; closes recreation, entertainment, and personal care […]
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $357,000 in grants to airports in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District: “The coronavirus outbreak has inflicted tremendous damage on airports, including the general aviation airports in the Ninth District. Travel restrictions and the economic slowdown have […]
Linda Gail Harrison Stallings, age 64 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 at her home. Born January 15, 1956 in Richmond, VA she was the daughter of the late Cloyd Harless Long & Stella Mae Harrison Webb. Her husband, James Arthur Stallings, daughter, Sandra Michelle Harrison and brothers, […]
According to 247sports.com, Boston College has secured a commitment from 2021 Radford kicker Connor Lytton Tyler Calvaruso, writing for 247sports.com, reported Lytton is currently unranked by 247Sports, but Chris Sailer kicking has him among the best kicking prospects in the Class of 2021. National Kicking Rankings has Lytton ranked as […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring says the state will become “a more fair, just, and equal place” now that simple possession of marijuana will be decriminalized. Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam signed the decriminalization legislation into law over the weekend. The new law scraps criminal charges for […]
Lisa Michelle “Missy” Wall Wyatt, age 46 of Dublin passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born February 8, 1974 in Pulaski she was the daughter of David McNeal Wall, Jr. and Jeanie “Jean” Duncan Wall. She is survived by her Parents David McNeal Wall, Jr. […]
On Monday, March 16, 2020, Patricia Inez Aust, 61, of Pulaski passed away at home after a long battle with illness and is reunited with her late husband, Michael Paul Weeks (Richmond); father, Glen Aust (Pulaski); and father and mother-in-law, Paul and Patsy Weeks (Radford). Patricia leaves behind a large […]
Flooding is occurring all over Pulaski County this morning – in all the usual places. Some areas, however, are seeing worse flooding than normal. Reports are Peak Creek hit a new record crest at 11.4 feet. Gov. Ralph Northam mentioned in his COVID-19 briefing on Monday that 10 homes in […]
From the National Weather Service in Blacksburg: A strong storm system will bring a period moderate to at time heavy rain to the area tonight. The heaviest rain will be along the Blue Ridge south of Roanoke and Blacksburg, from Floyd to Boone. Also, late tonight, thunderstorms will move into […]
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam has signed nearly two dozen new laws to support working Virginians, including legislation to combat worker misclassification and wage theft, ban workplace discrimination, and prohibit non-compete covenants for low-wage workers. The Governor proposes to increase the minimum wage starting May 1, 2021, and to advance prevailing wage, […]
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam has signed landmark new laws to repeal Virginia’s voter ID law, make Election Day a state holiday in Virginia, and expand access to early voting. Governor Northam signed these bills: House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 111, sponsored by House Majority Leader Charniele Herring and Senator Janet Howell, respectively, […]