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PHCC to pay off student debt that arose during the pandemic
Soon, many people will be getting an unexpected yet pleasant surprise from Patrick Henry Community College (PHCC). The college recently...
FBI: Armed man shot by officers outside CIA headquarters
McLEAN, Va. (AP) — At least one FBI agent opened fire on an armed man outside CIA headquarters in Virginia...
Biden promotes education spending at stops in Virginia
By JOSH BOAK and ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press PORTSMOUTH, Va. (AP) — President Joe Biden traveled Monday to coastal Virginia...
Former Virginia prisoners prepare to vote in first elections
By MATT JONES, The Virginian-Pilot undefined PORTSMOUTH, Va. (AP) — John Westbrook had been in and out of trouble since...
Council members disagree on city’s newest solar agreement
Durwin Joyce, director of the city’s electric department, reads portions of a Distributed Energy Resource Interconnection Procedures agreement before it...
Former mayor Oakes to leave Martinsville, will remain a proud bulldog
LD Oakes gives closing remarks during a going-away party for he and his wife, Retha, as they prepare to move...
Martin family honored on Arbor Day
By Brandon Martin Several community members gathered in Uptown Martinsville on April 30 for the dedication of two trees to...
The Ground Floor plans to become the ‘living room’ of Martinsville
Josh Blancas, owner of The Ground Floor, is presented a gift from local officials during a soft opening for...
Beaver Hills Golf Course under new management
The American flag is presented at a flag-changing ceremony at Beaver Hills Golf Course. By Brandon Martin Local and state...
Ex-NASCAR driver Eric McClure dies at 42; autopsy pending
ABINGDON, Va. (AP) — Former NASCAR driver Eric McClure died Sunday, his family and the series said. He was 42....
GOP candidates for governor make video pitches to delegates
By MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Virginia's Republican candidates for governor touted plans to reopen schools...
Gun debate featured road-rage incident, brandished pistol
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — An aide for Republican gubernatorial candidate Amanda Chase brandished a gun in a road-rage incident while...
Minimum wage mandate means making more money in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Minimum wage workers in Virginia are making about 27 percent more now that a state-mandated increase...
American Rescue Plan funds tapped to expand nutrition assistance for seniors
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is increasing food assistance to low-income seniors – a population that has been especially...
Minimum wage mandate means making more money in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Minimum wage workers in Virginia are making about 27 percent more now that a state-mandated increase...
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Sports
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KARNES HAVING A GREAT YEAR FOR Roanoke Collegeon April 30, 2021
By Sports editor Brian Hoffman Jada Karnes, a 2019 William Byrd graduate, is having a.
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GIRLS GO 1-2 IN FIRST THREE TENNIS MATCHESon April 30, 2021
By Sports editor Brian Hoffman The William Byrd girls opened the spring tennis season with.
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LANCERLOT-BASED YOUTH HOCKEY TEAMS WIN CHAMPIONSHIPSon April 29, 2021
By Sports editor Brian Hoffman The Valley Youth Hockey Association, based at the Vinton LancerLot,.
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Haas and King to play softball at PHCCon April 28, 2021
By Ashlee Mullis Jordan Haas and Danielle King, bot seniors at Patrick County High School,.
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Terriers second in region cheerson April 27, 2021
By Sports editor Brian Hoffman The William Byrd competition cheerleading team finished second at the.
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BYRD CROSS COUNTRY SEASON WRAPS UP AT REGION MEETon April 27, 2021
By Sports editor Brian Hoffman The Christiansburg boys and Hidden Valley girls were team winners.
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BYRD ATHLETES COMPETE ON RC TRACK TEAMSon April 27, 2021
By Sports editor Brian Hoffman BYRD ATHLETES COMPETE ON RC TRACK TEAMS Two William.
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ODAC Volleyball Tournament begins tonight, two Botetourt women are key to Roanoke teamon April 27, 2021
The first spring ODAC volleyball season enters its postseason week with the return of a familiar school headlining the […]
Obituaries
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John Nolan Garrity
on May 4, 2021
John Nolan Garrity, 73, of Martinsville, Virginia passed away Friday, April 30, 2021, at Carilion.
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Homer St.Clair
on May 4, 2021
Homer St. Clair, 84, of Troutville, peacefully went to his heavenly home Thursday, April 29, 2021 […]
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Helen Farrow Keith
on May 4, 2021
Helen Farrow Keith, 87, of Buchanan, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 1, 2021 […]
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Cathy Dalton Kiefer
on May 3, 2021
Cathy Dalton Kiefer, 62, of Martinsville, Virginia passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Carilion.
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George Leonard Trent
on May 3, 2021
George Leonard Trent, 84, of Patrick Springs, VA died on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at.
Spiritual
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Church Chatter for April 28 Edition
on April 27, 2021 in Church
A love feast By Frances Stebbins When late husband Charlie Stebbins and I moved from Petersburg […]
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Church News for April 28 Edition
on April 27, 2021 in Church
Hot dog, barbecue meals May 1 at Ebenezer UMC Ebenezer United Methodist Church is selling hot dog […]
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Church News for Apr. 21 Edition
on April 20, 2021 in Church, Local News
Yard sale, barbecue, gospel music Saturday at Limestone Park Limestone Park Ministries will have a […]
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Church News for Apr. 14 Edition
on April 13, 2021 in Church
Springwood Food Pantry open this Saturday The Springwood Baptist Food Pantry will be open on […]
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Free concert at Colonial Baptist
on April 13, 2021 in Church
Colonial Baptist Church in Blue Ridge invites everyone to a free Irish concert by Coffey Ministries […]
Opinion
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Letters to the Editor for May 5 Edition
on May 4, 2021 in Local News, Opinions
Thanks Bordetts for street sign work Editor: I want to take this opportunity to recognize the […]
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Social Security Matters
on April 28, 2021 in Opinions
By National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association.
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Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
on April 28, 2021 in Opinions
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) one-shot […]
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Letters to the Editor for April 28 Edition
on April 27, 2021 in Opinions
Supports Clinton for supervisor Editor: Steve Clinton is my choice to represent the Amsterdam […]
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Blood Drive a success
on April 21, 2021 in Opinions, Viewpoints
Thank you, Patrick County. You donated 36 units of blood last week, which translates to.
Education
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Congratulate Botetourt County graduates
on April 28, 2021
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Woolwine Warrior Readers announced
on April 28, 2021
Woolwine Elementary School announced the names of students participating in the Warrior Reading […]
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PCHS Fishing Team members head to state championship
on April 21, 2021
Several members of the Patrick County High School Fishing Team qualified for the State Championship.
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NRV home builders accepting applications for Rick Whitney Memorial Scholarship
on April 14, 2021
The New River Valley Home Builders Association (NRVHBA) is now accepting applications for its […]
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VT’s virtual black alumni reunion will be April 12-18
on April 8, 2021
For the first time, Virginia Tech’s Black Alumni Reunion will be hosted virtually. The event is […]
Virginia becomes first Southern state to legalize marijuana
By SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia became the first Southern state to legalize marijuana Wednesday, as lawmakers voted to approve Gov. Ralph Northam's proposed changes to a bill that will allow adults to possess and cultivate small amounts of the drug starting in July. Northam sent the bill back to lawmakers substantially changed from the version that squeaked out of the General Assembly in February. The amendments lawmakers agreed to Wednesday would accelerate the timeline of legalization by about three years, well before retail sales would begin, a move that's been cheered by racial justice advocates....
Read morePHCC to pay off student debt that arose during the pandemic
Soon, many people will be getting an unexpected yet pleasant surprise from Patrick Henry Community College (PHCC). The college recently announced that it will be paying off debts of students with delinquent accounts that arose during COVID. Anyone with a GPA of 2.0 or greater who has an outstanding debt...
Read moreFBI: Armed man shot by officers outside CIA headquarters
McLEAN, Va. (AP) — At least one FBI agent opened fire on an armed man outside CIA headquarters in Virginia on Monday, authorities said. The suspect was shot and wounded after he "emerged from his vehicle with a weapon," around 6 p.m., the FBI said in a statement. The unidentified...
Read moreBiden promotes education spending at stops in Virginia
By JOSH BOAK and ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press PORTSMOUTH, Va. (AP) — President Joe Biden traveled Monday to coastal Virginia to promote his plans to increase spending on education and children, part of his $1.8 trillion families proposal announced last week. Visiting Tidewater Community College with first lady Jill Biden,...
Read moreFormer Virginia prisoners prepare to vote in first elections
By MATT JONES, The Virginian-Pilot undefined PORTSMOUTH, Va. (AP) — John Westbrook had been in and out of trouble since he was a kid in New Jersey. He moved to Virginia to get a fresh start, but struggled with a cocaine addiction and wound up in prison. After his release,...
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Dogwood Court becomes a family tradition
By Debbie Adams Sisters Urunna, Ozioma, and Kpakpando Anyanwu have one unique accomplishment in common—each has been a member of the Vinton Dogwood Festival Dogwood Court in her senior year in high school. Sisters Urunna, Ozioma, and Kpakpando Anyanwu have all been members of the Vinton Dogwood Festival Dogwood Court....
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Town of Vinton accepting bids for hotel development
By Debbie Adams The Town of Vinton is accepting proposals to construct and operate a hotel on six town-owned parcels located at the intersection of South Pollard Street, Cedar Avenue and 1st Street, all located within the town. The Town of Vinton is now accepting Requests for Proposals for bids...
Read moreCouncil members disagree on city’s newest solar agreement
Durwin Joyce, director of the city’s electric department, reads portions of a Distributed Energy Resource Interconnection Procedures agreement before it is approved. By Brandon Martin As solar proliferation begins to take hold in Virginia, Martinsville City Council approved a Distributed Energy Resource Interconnection Procedures agreement to allow customers to connect...
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Dogwood Festival committee thanks its sponsors
The annual Vinton Dogwood Festival is financed each year through sponsorships, donations, and fundraising events, as well as fees from concessions and vendors. Financial support from community partners is vital to the success of the event. “We would like to say a special thank you to the following businesses and...
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Roanoke Regional Housing Network to host Housing Symposium
By Debbie Adams The Roanoke Regional Housing Network (RRHN) will be hosting its bi-annual 2021 Housing Symposium “The Pulse of the Region” on Thursday, May 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year’s symposium will be virtual, presented by Virginia Housing. Vinton Principal Planner Nathan McClung is assisting with...
Read moreFormer mayor Oakes to leave Martinsville, will remain a proud bulldog
LD Oakes gives closing remarks during a going-away party for he and his wife, Retha, as they prepare to move to Ohio. By Brandon Martin Bulldogs are often characterized as sweet, devoted and easygoing. If this description fits anyone, it would be the former mayor of Martinsville, LD Oakes. Oakes...
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