RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s pension fund is in a worse position to handle a market meltdown than it was before the Great Recession more than a decade ago, according to a recent state report. That’s despite a 10-year bull market and pension reform efforts by lawmakers to make the […]
At this time of year, everyone’s in search of a system — some way of simplifying the brackets and making it a little easier to pick one champion out of all those contenders. You could go with the most experienced coaches, or perhaps the teams playing the best defense. Or […]
MIAMI (AP) — The names of two hurricanes that caused widespread devastation from Florida to Virginia last year have been retired. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says Florence and Michael will be replaced with Francine and Milton. The new names will first appear during the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. […]
MARION, Va. (AP) — Authorities say a child was present as meth was being made at a home in Virginia and now two people have been arrested on child endangerment and drug charges. News outlets cite a statement from the Smyth County Sheriff’s Office in Wednesday reports as saying that […]
William “Bill” John Gessner, Sr., age 68 of White Pine, TN, died Monday, March 18, 2019. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on July 12, 1949 to the late Dorothy Foy Gessner and John Elmer Gessner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, William John […]
The Pulaski County Board of Supervisors are expected to issue a proclamation for “Pulaski County Proud Day” at their meeting Monday night. “Pulaski County Proud Day” will be an annual observance that coincides with the date the county was officially established back in 1839 – March 30. However, in order […]
~ Company to invest $750,000, create 12 new jobs ~ RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Clarke Precision Machine, Inc., a full-service manufacturer of precision metal and non-metal tooling, will invest $750,000 to purchase new machinery and expand its manufacturing facility in Wythe County. The project will create 12 new […]
The NCAA Tournament somehow seems to be getting better every year, almost as if each bracket is extending from the previous one. Last year was one of the maddest of Marches, starting with Maryland-Baltimore County becoming the first No. 16 seed to beat a 1 — poor Virginia — to […]
Nobody needs to be reminded of the horror stories of recent NCAA Tournaments for Virginia. The Cavaliers just experienced a similar happening a few days ago in the ACC semi-final against FSU. Will it happen again? Does UVa feel pressure? Yes, it could happen again. Anything can always happen in […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has again vetoed a bill aimed at preventing so-called “sanctuary cities” in the state. Northam, a Democrat, said he was vetoing the legislation Tuesday because it imposes an unneeded burden on local law enforcement officials and “sends a chilling message.” It was […]
Howard Milton Stephens, Sr. 76, of Dublin, passed away on Sunday March 17th 2019 at his home. He was born on May 11th 1942 and was the son of the late Miller Franklin Stephens and Ruby Mae Sheppard Stephens. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Eva Marie […]
Robert Lee Pennington, Sr., age 89, of Radford, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 15, 2019. He was born on July 14, 1929, in Konnarock, Virginia, to the late Phoebe Blevins Pennington Hoosier and Carl Pennington. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death […]