RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A judge on Thursday upheld a ban on firearms at a pro-gun rally scheduled for next week in Virginia, rejecting a request from gun-rights groups that sued to overturn it. The Virginia Citizens Defense League and Gun Owners of America filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking an […]
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A former Canadian Armed Forces reservist and two other men who authorities say are linked to a violent white supremacist group were arrested Thursday, just days before they were believed to be headed to a pro-gun rally in Virginia’s capital. The three men, members of The […]
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Carlik Jones scored 23 points and made six assists, Devine Eke blocked three shots for his 100th career block and Radford beat SC Upstate 63-59 on Thursday night to win its sixth straight. Devonnte Holland grabbed eight rebounds and blocked three shots for the Highlanders (9-7, […]
Monitor forecast and road conditions; use caution on Saturday SALEM – With winter weather forecasted to impact portions of southwestern Virginia on Saturday, January 18, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is advising motorists to expect possible slick or icy road conditions. A difference in just a few degrees of air or […]
Head coach Justin Fuente talked with Baylor officials Wednesday, but he informed AD Whit Babcock on Thursday that he likes the outlook of Virginia Tech football and is thus staying in Blacksburg BLACKSBURG – A tense 48-hour period ended with good news Thursday morning, as Virginia Tech head football coach Justin Fuente elected […]
Martha Louise Rice Shelton, of Pulaski, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the age of 74. Martha was a sweet, smart, irreverent, and well-loved woman. A gathering in celebration of her life is being held Saturday, January 18th from 3-5 pm at Christ Episcopal Church. The family […]
House and Senate Republican leaders wrote to Governor Northam requesting a secure briefing for General Assembly leaders on the threats the Governor cited Wednesday to justify his declaration of a state of emergency in regard to the January 20th Lobby Day event. House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah, Senate Republican Leader […]
Nancy Gray Dalton, of Dublin, passed away January 13, 2020 after a prolonged illness at McLeod-Seacoast Hospital in Little River, SC. Nancy was born in Pulaski, January 25, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Estelle Mae Mabe Gray and Julius Peyton Gray. She was the wife of Donald […]
Thomas Guy Powers, 94, of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020. He was born in Rural Retreat, VA on June 12, 1925 and was the son of the late Emory Cooper Powers and Alma Vaughn Powers – one of thirteen children. Tom was a proud veteran enlisting in the […]
Eugene Ray (Gene) Coltrane, age 92, of Pulaski, VA passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the home of his daughter and son in law, Judy & Dickie Nelson, while under the care of Medi Home Health & Hospice. He is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Devin Vassell scored 18 points, including a 3-pointer and a pair of free throws in the final seconds, and No. 9 Florida State won its eighth straight game, 54-50 over Virginia on Wednesday night. Anthony Polite came off the bench to drill four 3-pointers for the […]
Governor’s decision based on credible threats of violent extremism RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today declared a state of emergency in advance of expected demonstrations on Capitol Square on Monday, January 20, 2020. Law enforcement intelligence analysts have identified credible threats of violence surrounding the event, along with white nationalist rhetoric and […]