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Helene‘s impact on our region’s ecosystem as cleanup efforts continue
Read full article: Helene‘s impact on our region’s ecosystem as cleanup efforts continueThousands of pounds of debris are clogging Claytor Lake from Helene, and since the storm, crews have been constantly cleaning up to get it back to where it once was.
UK and Irish leaders meet in Dublin as they try to reset relations after Brexit tensions
Read full article: UK and Irish leaders meet in Dublin as they try to reset relations after Brexit tensionsBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with his Irish counterpart, Saturday in what was billed as an attempt to reset relations between the two countries after years of tensions following the U.K.’s departure from the European Union.
Coach: 4 teens injured in Pulaski County crash 'resilient' in face of adversity
Read full article: Coach: 4 teens injured in Pulaski County crash 'resilient' in face of adversityTwo of the students have been released, but two others remain in treatment at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, according to the NRV Tigers coach. That includes the coach's nephew.
Community rallies together as Pulaski teens recover in Roanoke Memorial from car accident
Read full article: Community rallies together as Pulaski teens recover in Roanoke Memorial from car accidentIn the wake of tragedy, small communities always seem to come together to support each other throughout the entire situation, and here in Pulaski County, that holds true.
Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery receives excellency award
Read full article: Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery receives excellency awardOur region is full of military families and the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery was recognized for their work to keep the cemetery looking its best for the families visiting.
Former NFL player accused of urinating on passenger during Boston to Dublin flight
Read full article: Former NFL player accused of urinating on passenger during Boston to Dublin flightA former NFL player accused of drunkenly hitting one man and urinating on another during a flight from Boston to Dublin has been arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.
Museum pulls wax figure of Sinead O'Connor after complaints it does not compare to the real thing
Read full article: Museum pulls wax figure of Sinead O'Connor after complaints it does not compare to the real thingA Dublin museum has pulled a wax figure of Sinéad O’Connor from its collection after fans and family members complained that it did not compare to how the late singer looked.
Volvo operations in the New River Valley to receive federal funding for upgrades
Read full article: Volvo operations in the New River Valley to receive federal funding for upgradesThe Department of Energy announced that Mack and Volvo Trucks will be awarded over $208 million in federal funding through the Domestic Manufacturing Conversion and Grant Program.
Congress OKs bill overhauling oversight of troubled federal Bureau of Prisons
Read full article: Congress OKs bill overhauling oversight of troubled federal Bureau of PrisonsCongress has passed legislation overhauling oversight and bringing greater transparency to the crisis-plagued federal Bureau of Prisons, following reporting from The Associated Press that exposed systemic corruption in the federal prison system and increased congressional scrutiny.
New River Valley native set to race at SRO World Challenge in Alton
Read full article: New River Valley native set to race at SRO World Challenge in AltonOur region has a rich history of race car driving and this month, the area offers up the annual SRO World Challenge race at VIR International Raceway.
Pulaski County locals among those killed in I-66 crash in Prince William County
Read full article: Pulaski County locals among those killed in I-66 crash in Prince William CountyTwo people from Pulaski County, including an 11-year-old girl, were killed in a vehicle crash in Prince William County on Friday, according to Virginia State Police.
Pulaski County possibly looking to build sportsplex
Read full article: Pulaski County possibly looking to build sportsplexIn Duke Carter's final interview with Pulaski County Administrator Jonathan Sweet, they discuss the impact of a new 165,000 square foot facility in the county that will hold sporting event.
Leverkusen coach Alonso opts for Palacios over Andrich in Europa League final against Atalanta
Read full article: Leverkusen coach Alonso opts for Palacios over Andrich in Europa League final against AtalantaBayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has opted to start Argentina midfielder Exequiel Palacios over Robert Andrich in the Europa League final against Atalanta in Dublin.
Sidewalk video ‘Portal’ linking New York, Dublin by livestream temporarily paused after lewd antics
Read full article: Sidewalk video ‘Portal’ linking New York, Dublin by livestream temporarily paused after lewd anticsThe video screen “Portal” that lets people in New York and Dublin peer into life on opposite sides of the Atlantic in real time has been a source of whimsical delight, but also a magnet for boorish behavior that’s prompted officials to hit pause for now.
Feds push back against judge and say troubled California prison should be shut down without delay
Read full article: Feds push back against judge and say troubled California prison should be shut down without delayFederal officials are pushing back against a judge’s order that would delay the planned closure of a troubled women’s prison in California where inmates suffered sexual abuse by guards.
Closure of troubled California prison won't happen before each inmate's status is reviewed
Read full article: Closure of troubled California prison won't happen before each inmate's status is reviewedOfficails say the planned closure of a federal women’s prison in California notorious for staff-on-inmate sexual abuse won’t happen before each inmate’s status is reviewed.
Investigation underway after 25-year-old man found dead in Pulaski County
Read full article: Investigation underway after 25-year-old man found dead in Pulaski CountyA death investigation is underway in Pulaski County after a man was found dead in the Dublin area on Tuesday evening, according to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office.
New women owned business opened in New River Valley.
Read full article: New women owned business opened in New River Valley.There’s a new business mainly operated by women in the New River Valley. Sittin’ Pretty, located in Dublin, is a shop where you can get everything beauty related done, hair, nails, lashes, massages.
Prison deaths report finds widespread missteps, failures in latest sign of crisis in federal prisons
Read full article: Prison deaths report finds widespread missteps, failures in latest sign of crisis in federal prisonsA watchdog report has found that the kind of systemic failures that enabled the high-profile prison deaths of gangster Whitey Bulger and financier Jeffrey Epstein also contributed to the deaths of hundreds of other federal prisoners over the years.
Officials give latest updates on Randolph Park Pool
Read full article: Officials give latest updates on Randolph Park PoolBack in May, a woman accidentally burned down the entire pool house closing the pool for the summer. Since then, officials in the county have been working to set a plan to bring the community pool back.
Johnny Depp among stars paying tribute at funeral of The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan
Read full article: Johnny Depp among stars paying tribute at funeral of The Pogues singer Shane MacGowanThe funeral of The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has taken place in Ireland, attended by family, neighbors and friends including Johnny Depp and Nick Cave.
Ireland’s prime minister condemns anti-immigrant protesters who rampaged through central Dublin
Read full article: Ireland’s prime minister condemns anti-immigrant protesters who rampaged through central DublinIreland’s prime minister has condemned anti-immigrant protesters who rampaged through central Dublin after three young children were stabbed, saying the rioters simply wanted to cause chaos, not protect the country’s way of life.
Violent clashes break out in Dublin after knife attack that injured 3 children, one seriously
Read full article: Violent clashes break out in Dublin after knife attack that injured 3 children, one seriouslyViolent clashes have broken out in central Dublin after a 5-year-old girl was seriously injured in a knife attack that also saw a woman and two other young children hospitalized.
Pulaski County suspect arrested in Roanoke after reportedly stealing multiple vehicles
Read full article: Pulaski County suspect arrested in Roanoke after reportedly stealing multiple vehiclesA man wanted for vehicle theft in Pulaski County was taken into custody in Roanoke, according to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office.
Pulaski County leaders say charges pending for responsible party for Randolph Park Pool House Fire
Read full article: Pulaski County leaders say charges pending for responsible party for Randolph Park Pool House FirePulaski County leaders say law enforcement could bring charges against a person they believe is responsible for the fire at the Randolph Park Pool House.
Bank of Ireland glitch allowed customers to withdraw money they didn't have
Read full article: Bank of Ireland glitch allowed customers to withdraw money they didn't haveSome Bank of Ireland customers were able to withdraw money they did not have Tuesday and early Wednesday, thanks to an hours-long technical glitch that also halted many of the bank’s online services.
Mourners in Ireland pay their respects to singer Sinéad O'Connor at funeral procession
Read full article: Mourners in Ireland pay their respects to singer Sinéad O'Connor at funeral processionThrongs of fans have gathered in the Irish coastal town that singer Sinéad O’Connor called home to say goodbye following her funeral.
Ex-officers at federal women's prison in California plead guilty to multiple sex abuse counts
Read full article: Ex-officers at federal women's prison in California plead guilty to multiple sex abuse countsTwo former officers of a federal women’s prison in California have pleaded guilty to multiple counts of sexual abuse.
Pulaski Parks and Rec find plan to host summer activities after pool fire
Read full article: Pulaski Parks and Rec find plan to host summer activities after pool firePulaski summer camp kids will have another place to enjoy other activities after a major pool house burned. Leaders say they will work Claytor Lake State Park to make sure kids have water recreational activities.
Two dead after shooting incident on Wilderness Road in Pulaski County, authorities say
Read full article: Two dead after shooting incident on Wilderness Road in Pulaski County, authorities sayAn investigation is underway after two were found dead with gunshot wounds at a residence in Pulaski County Tuesday, according to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office.
Randolph Park pool house a complete loss after fire, officials say
Read full article: Randolph Park pool house a complete loss after fire, officials sayCrews are currently responding to what is being called a devastating fire at the Randolph Park pool, according to Asst. County Administrator Anthony Akers.
Ex-correctional officer charged with sexually abusing 3 inmates in California federal prison cells
Read full article: Ex-correctional officer charged with sexually abusing 3 inmates in California federal prison cellsA former correctional officer at a federal women’s prison in California where inmates say they were subjected to rampant sexual abuse has been arrested and accused of abusing three inmates.
75-year-old Dublin man arrested for indecent liberties with a child under the age of 15
Read full article: 75-year-old Dublin man arrested for indecent liberties with a child under the age of 15A 75-year-old man has been arrested for indecent liberties with a minor, according to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office.
Suspect arrested after manhunt forces closure of Pulaski County middle, high schools
Read full article: Suspect arrested after manhunt forces closure of Pulaski County middle, high schoolsA Dublin man is behind bars after running from law enforcement Tuesday morning. The manhunt forced Pulaski County Middle and High School to close as a precaution.
No injuries or impacts to production after fire at Volvo plant in Dublin
Read full article: No injuries or impacts to production after fire at Volvo plant in DublinAll employees are safe and no one was hurt after a fire broke out at a small building not far from the Volvo Trucks New River Valley Operations in Dublin, according to a Volvo Trucks spokesperson.
Wreaths Across America: event happening in Dublin Dec 17th 1p.m.
Read full article: Wreaths Across America: event happening in Dublin Dec 17th 1p.m.The Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) and community partners will hold holiday wreath laying ceremonies on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Virginia’s three state veterans cemeteries.
Pulaski County students help build net-zero energy home
Read full article: Pulaski County students help build net-zero energy homePulaski County High School students are building the first net-zero home, which is designed to produce as much energy as it consumes within a year, resulting in net zero energy consumption according to Atmos Energy’s website.
‘I had no idea he was a fugitive:’ Search for Shawn Tolbert ends in the backyard of Dublin man’s home
Read full article: ‘I had no idea he was a fugitive:’ Search for Shawn Tolbert ends in the backyard of Dublin man’s homeWanted fugitive Shawn Tolbert led police on a manhunt for 20 days. Some of that time he spent hiding on a bus parked behind a Dublin man's home.
Pulaski County wins five awards in Tourism
Read full article: Pulaski County wins five awards in TourismPulaski County Tourism received a total of five awards at the annual Southwest Virginia Tourism Awards held in Wytheville, VA on August 22, 2022. These awards, presented by the Friends of Southwest Virginia, recognize the region’s tourism and marketing efforts.
US prison warden charged with sexually abusing 2 more women
Read full article: US prison warden charged with sexually abusing 2 more womenThe former warden of a California women’s prison, who is already facing federal charges alleging he sexually abused inmates, was charged Tuesday with sexually abusing two other female prisoners.
‘Country Pride, County Wide:’ New River Valley fair celebrates 69th year
Read full article: ‘Country Pride, County Wide:’ New River Valley fair celebrates 69th yearThis year’s NRV fair will be open through Saturday, with special events to wrap up, including Bulls & Barrels, Live Pro Wrestling, and the Crystal River Band, according to their website.