By Shirleen Guerra (The Center Square) – Virginia election officials filed an emergency motion in the state Court of Appeals seeking to block a circuit court ruling that invalidated the results of this week’s redistricting referendum. The “Motion for Emergency Stay” was filed on behalf of Elections Commissioner Steven Koski, […]
By Chris Dickerson Legal Newsline A former Virginia Attorney General says he believes a judge’s ruling that stayed the certification of the commonwealth’s Congressional redistricting is just the beginning of a legal fight that eventually will result in the takedown of the new Democratic-drawn maps. And, he doesn’t think it […]
By Shirleen Guerra (The Center Square) – Virginia budget negotiations remained stalled Thursday as lawmakers clash over billions in tax breaks for data centers, a dispute now holding up progress on a final spending plan. Lawmakers returned for a special session this week without reaching an agreement, with debate centered […]
Monday 04/27/26 Varsity Baseball: Pulaski Co.@ Lord Botetourt 5:30 pm JV Baseball: Lord Botetourt @ Pulaski Co. 5:00 pm Varsity Softball: Pulaski Co. @ Blacksburg 5 pm JV Softball: Blacksburg @ Pulaski Co. 5 pm Tuesday 04/28/26 Varsity Baseball: Pulaski Co. @ Blacksburg 5 pm JV Baseball: Blacksburg @ Pulaski Co. 5 pm Varsity Softball: […]
Barbara Ann Fitzgerald, age 80 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. Born June 21, 1945 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Allen Umberger & Mary Roseberry Umberger. She was also preceded in death by her husband […]
Virginia native Whit Babcock will transition to AD Emeritus and Special Advisor to university president and new athletics director through June 2029 Hokiesports.com BLACKSBURG – After 12 years of leadership that reshaped Virginia Tech Athletics, Whit Babcock announced today that he will transition from his role as the director of […]
By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing At its April meeting, the Dublin Town Council considered a proposal to establish a monthly farmer’s market on the grounds of the Dublin Town Center. Savannah Ramsey and Lane Rodriguez proposed that a monthly farmer’s market based on the “Good Neighbor Market” model could be […]
If you or someone you know is considering suicide please call the suicide hotline at 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. By Julianna Brown Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. – Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a House bill to decriminalize suicide after the legislation has failed to pass in previous years. Del. […]
The Fort Chiswell Pioneer Baseball Team is undefeated no more as they came up short in a big comeback effort in Stokes County on Wednesday night and dropped their first game of the year 8-6. Down 8-0 going into the sixth inning, the Fort finally figured out the Sauras starting […]
By Dan McCaleb (The Center Square) – A federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on 11 counts of wire and bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering, FBI Director Kash Patel and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the indictment Tuesday from a grand […]
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today celebrated new laws to protect workers during health and family emergencies, strengthen protections for working Virginians, and invest in Virginia’s workforce. The General Assembly accepted the Governor’s amendments to landmark legislation creating Virginia’s new paid family and medical leave program, which will empower […]
By Shirleen Guerra (The Center Square) – A Virginia circuit court judge has blocked certification of a special election tied to the state’s redistricting amendment, with state officials preparing to appeal the decision and candidate filing deadline five weeks away. The referendum was decided by voters Tuesday. With all precincts […]