October meeting to recommend implementation schedule for the I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan NATURAL BRIDGE, Va. – The Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) are inviting members of the public to attend the second meeting […]
PULASKI, Va. (AP) — Police are praising a Virginia woman who says a squirrel led her down a trail and tugged at her leg to help its injured baby, earning her the nickname “squirrel whisperer.” Pulaski police said on their Facebook page that officers got a call Sept. 20 from […]
A bye week gave Virginia Tech a chance to let some bruises heal, do some self-scouting and try to get into a rhythm on both sides of the ball that was elusive in surprisingly close victories against Old Dominion and Furman. Hokies coach Justin Fuente said the time to get […]
George Wythe-Wytheville 34, Auburn 16 Gloucester 48, Kecoughtan 7 Liberty-Bealeton 28, Culpeper 7 Menchville 38, Denbigh 8 Radford 42, Giles 0 Salem 35, Blacksburg 21 Warhill 42, Smithfield 6 POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS(equals) Eastern Montgomery vs. Bland County, ccd.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Former Virginia Gov. Gerald Baliles has entered a specialized care program for complications arising during his ongoing battle with kidney cancer. A statement from 79-year-old Baliles’ family says the former Democratic governor has been fighting a type of kidney cancer called renal cell carcinoma for several […]
There are always those games. You appear to be heading toward a really outstanding football season, people are telling you how great you are, you’re playing a not terribly impressive opponent, you might be a bit over-confident, and not terribly sharp or focused. It’s been said many times. When you […]
Here are things to watch in the Atlantic Coast Conference in Week 5: GAME OF THE WEEK No. 18 Virginia at No. 10 Notre Dame. The Cavaliers (4-0) will try to do something no Atlantic Coast Conference team has ever done — beat a ranked Notre Dame team in South […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia is offering the chance to fish for free statewide this weekend. The Department of Game & Inland Fisheries has scheduled two free fishing days Sept. 28-29 in conjunction with National Hunting and Fishing Day. Inclement weather during free fishing days in June prompted the department […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart’s Sam’s Club is teaming up with several health care companies to offer discounts on routine care that customers might delay or skip because of the cost. Starting next month, Sam’s Club members in Michigan, Pennsylvania and North Carolina will be able to buy bundles of […]
Tuesday 10/01/19 Volleyball: Salem @ Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Wednesday 10/02/19 Golf: Region 4D Golf Tournament @ Jefferson Forest (Ivy Hills) 11 am Thursday 10/03/19 JV Football: Hidden Valley @ Pulaski Co. 6 pm Middle School Football: Pulaski Co. @ Christiansburg 5 pm Volleyball: Pulaski Co. @ Christiansburg JV @ 5:30, Varsity […]
The first nominee is a member of the National Honor Society and the National Society of High School Scholars. This student participates in track and football. This past summer he participated in the Virginia Tech Pathways Scholar summer program. He is the captain of the track throwing team and […]
Ruphas D. Sluss, age 82 of Kingsport, TN and formerly of Dublin, Virginia passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, TN. Born August 27, 1937 in Lebanon, VA he was the son of the late Wade C. Sluss, Sr. & Audrey Johnson Sluss. His […]