CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The Appalachian League announced that Greeneville’s Owen ten Oever (Indiana) and Danville’s Kamden Hawks were named Player and Pitcher of the week, respectively, for the period of June 4-6. ten Oever, 18, slashed .500/.588/1.214 with a 1.803 OPS across three games for the Greeneville Flyboys en […]
PULASKI COUNTY, Va. — The Pulaski County Public Service Authority (PCPSA) will be completing their annual flushing of the water distribution system. Flushing is an important maintenance technique to remove stagnant water, restore disinfectant residual, remove loose deposits, and scour pipe surfaces. Flushing involves opening a distribution system hydrant and […]
RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Dental Association Foundation’s (VDAF) Mission of Mercy program will host its first major FREE dental care event in Wytheville this summer. The event will take place at the Wytheville Meeting Center at 333 Community Blvd. on June 26-27, 2026. Organized by the Virginia Dental Association […]
(Jackson Squires, Alex Flores, Cole Boone, Tanner Linkous, Anius Slaughter, Braxton Merchant) Head Coach Britney Hodge LYNCHBURG, VA — What happens at state doesn’t stay at state as the Cougars bring home the Class 3 State Runner-Up boys team championship. The Pulaski County High School boys track and field […]
Early Childhood Champion winners and nominees celebrating at a ceremony in 2025. Photo by Three Bird Photography. Blacksburg, Virginia; Monday, June 8, 2026: First Steps, the New River Valley’s (NRV) early childhood education and development network, is seeking nominations for early childhood champions. The awards recognize those working […]
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation today announced a limited-time Virginia Breeze fare sale in recognition of Juneteenth and America’s 250th anniversary. Starting today through July 1, riders can use promo code VA50 at virginiabreeze.org to receive 50% off any one-way Virginia Breeze trip taken during the eligible holiday travel periods. “The Virginia Breeze makes intercity […]
By Holly Cain NASCAR Wire Service On an action-packed afternoon where perseverance proved as important as raw speed, veteran Denny Hamlin pulled off an amazing run from the rear of the starting grid to claim the checkered flag taking his second consecutive and fourth overall trophy in the NASCAR […]
BY DANIELLE REID Patriot Publishing Members of the Calfee Community and Cultural Center cordially invite everyone in the New River Valley to enjoy an evening of glamor, dining, music, dancing and entertainment at the Center’s 2026 fundraising Gala. The Omni Center in Fairlawn will be hosting the event on Saturday, […]
By DANIELLE REID Patriot Publishing With warmth and charm, Meg and Garrett Weddle this week welcomed around one-hundred of their clientele during their 40-year business anniversary celebration. Garrett’s and Meg’s Clothing Boutique offers distinctive clothing for men and women from casual to formal wear. Their adjacent stores are located in […]
Courtesy of Connie Owens Ellie Corns of Dublin was the winner of the Virginia Royal Elite Open State Pageant, held at the Holiday Inn Valley View in Roanoke this past weekend. There were 72 contestants and the four-year-old from Dublin won the title of 2026 Virginia’s Royal Elite Overall Miss. […]
Staff Report The state Joint Commission on Health Care has released its draft report on the Financial Condition of Virginia’s Rural Hospitals for the Governor and the Virginia General Assembly, and the findings are making news this weekend. Within the commission’s report is an analysis by the Center for Healthcare […]
The Pulaski River Turtles got their first win of the 2026 Appalachian League season on Saturday, beating Johnson City 11-6. The win puts the River Turtles’ record at 1-2 on the season. All the teams in the league are off Sunday. Pulaski returns to action Monday on the road at […]