By MIKE WILLIAMS Patriot Publishing After 48 years, a hobby that eventually turned into a business is coming to an end for Ralph Gilbert. It all started some 50 years ago on a family trip to the old Lakeside amusement park in Salem, which closed in the fall of 1986. […]

David Quesenberry/Patriot Publishing Member of the Radford City Council present a proclamation to Meg Weddle, honoring the 40th anniversary of of the 40th year of Garrett and Meg’s clothing store on Main Street. David Quesenberry/Patriot Publishing  Members of the Radford City Water Treatment Plant hold their 2025 Gold Star Award […]

Nine of the 27 Eagle Scouts from Troop 48. (Standing, left to right): Patrick Redding, Ben Tuck, Barry Buckner Jr., Drew Alley and Ethan Beville. (Seated, left to right): Brayden Boyd, Lucas Goad, Cody Slaughter, Braden Woodyard.   By Steve Redding I have been blessed to have been the Scoutmaster […]

By Holly Cain NASCAR Wire Service   Quite simply, Pocono Raceway’s best was best once again.   Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin hoisted his record eighth NASCAR Cup Series trophy at the iconic 2.5-mile Pocono track in Sunday’s The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA – his No. […]

Defendants Sexually Assaulted Teen Victim in Their Van and Apartment Over Several Days ROANOKE, Va. – A married couple was sentenced today to lengthy prison terms for grooming a teenager online before picking her up in Virginia and repeatedly sexually abusing her as they drove back to their apartment in […]

RICHMOND, VA — From June 3, 2026, through June 9, 2026, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the seizure of narcotics and the investigation of multiple crimes throughout the Commonwealth.   Operation Highlights    Firearms […]

Virginia State Police Offer Tips to Avoid Scams Ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15)   RICHMOND – Virginia State Police is offering a number of “To Do’s” and “Not to Do’s” to avoid falling prey to monetary or identity scams.   June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness […]

Pulaski County and the New River Valley remain in a severe drought.

Plan Will Focus on Affordability, Reliability, and Resiliency for Families and Businesses Public Input Survey Will Be Open Through July 31, 2026 RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the launch of a statewide public input process to inform the 2026 Virginia Energy Plan (VEP), a ten-year roadmap for […]

Above: in 2025, grant recipients celebrated at the CFNRV’s annual grantee reception. Photo by Three Bird Photography. Blacksburg, Virginia; Thursday, June 11, 2026: The Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV) is accepting applications for its two annual grant programs. The CFNRV’s Responsive Grant program offers operational support to […]

Eight local artists recently completed training sessions sponsored by the Fine Arts Center. On May 29, eight artists from the New River Valley completed an eight-week training program in Entrepreneurship–a unique opportunity in Southwest Virginia. The Artrepreneurship Program was developed and delivered by the Fine Arts Center for the New […]