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wsls.com | Thomas Mundy
Published: May 29, 2025 at 1:46 PMTags: Pulaski, NRV, SWVA, grant funding, brownfield, hazardous property, industrial site, commercial site, development, economic developmentPhoto of the Pulaski, Virginia sign in the Town of Pulaski. (Copyright 2025 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.)PULASKI, Va. – The town of Pulaski has recently been awarded a $500,000 grant to conduct brownfield studies on potentially hazardous properties within the community.
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wsls.com | Thomas Mundy
Published: May 27, 2025 at 1:40 PMTags: coworking, third place, CoWorks, the HUB, Radford, NRV, Radford University, collaboration, workspace, professionals, professional developmentThe HUB of Radford University (Copyright WSLS 2025, All Rights Reserved.)RADFORD, Va. – Running a small business or working from home offers numerous benefits, but it can also present challenges.
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DUBLIN, Va. – Across the United States, veterans’ cemeteries placed flags along gravestones to honor veterans for Memorial Day. Folks from all over came out to the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. An emotional day for many families and veterans. “I had a friend that was killed in the Vietnam War, and I am also a Gold Star uncle, so that has a lot of significance in my family,” said Ed Kirkman, United States Air Force veteran.
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wsls.com | Thomas Mundy
Published: May 26, 2025 at 6:08 PMTags: Dublin, Memorial Day, Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Veterans Cemetery, VeteransSign up for our NewslettersFlowers are seen at the seat of Rep. Gerald Connolly, D-Va., before the start of a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Washington. Connolly, a Democratic congressman and fixture of Virginia politics, has died at 75.
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wsls.com | Thomas Mundy
Published: May 23, 2025 at 5:34 PMTags: New River Valley healthcare, Community Health Center of the New River Valley, Virginia healthcare access, New River Valley medical facilitiesCHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – A major milestone for accessible healthcare in the New River Valley was marked Friday. The Community Health Center of the New River Valley, broke ground for their future building in Christiansburg.
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wsls.com | Thomas Mundy
Published: May 23, 2025 at 12:03 PMTags: vocational programs, rural communities, Grayson County, agriculture, welding, autobody repair, healthcare, renovations, SWVA, NRVVocationGRAYSON COUNTY, Va. – In rural communities, vocational options such as agriculture, welding, auto-body repair and healthcare are increasingly popular among students. Recognizing the importance of these programs, Grayson County leaders have recently invested approximately $300,000 in the schools’ vocational classes.
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wsls.com | Thomas Mundy
BLACKSBURG, Va. – Six months ago, a local Uber driver was attacked while dropping off a passenger in Blacksburg. The incident occurred along Prices Fork when the driver, identified as Earthman, changed lanes and was subsequently followed for nearly a mile by Martin McGraw, who confronted and assaulted him. Footage of the incident captured the confrontation, highlighting the severity of the attack. After the incident, McGraw was arrested almost a month later.
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wsls.com | Thomas Mundy
Published: May 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM Tags: Grayson County, Grayson County High School, seniors, school year, Grayson County Public Schools, Tropical Storm Helene, missed days, makeup days, graduation rate, scholarships, resilience, determination, overcoming adversity, NRV, SWVA, public school Sign up for our Newsletters Published: May 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM Tags: Grayson County, Grayson County High School, seniors, school year, Grayson County Public Schools, Tropical Storm Helene, missed days,...
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wsls.com | Thomas Mundy
Radford Animal Shelter. (Copyright 2025 by Radford Animal Shelter - All rights reserved.)RADFORD, Va. – Eight months ago, Tropical Storm Helene wreaked havoc in the area, bringing devastating floods along the New River. Among the many locations affected was the Radford Animal Shelter. Thanks to the tireless efforts of dedicated staff and generous community support, the Radford Animal Shelter has reopened its doors to the public, now operating at full capacity.
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wsls.com | Thomas Mundy
Published: May 15, 2025 at 6:18 PMTags: Pulaski water rates, Virginia water treatment plant, utility rate increase, Pulaski infrastructure upgradesSign up for our NewslettersPublished: May 15, 2025 at 6:18 PMTags: Pulaski water rates, Virginia water treatment plant, utility rate increase, Pulaski infrastructure upgradesPULASKI, Va. – People in the town of Pulaski County could expect to pay more for water and sewer starting in July as utility rates could go up if approved by town council.
