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NASCAR This Week
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Food City 500 The Place: Bristol Motor Speedway Track Length: 0.533 Mile Concrete Oval The Date: Sunday, April 13 The Time: 3 p.m. ET The Purse: $11,055,250 TV: FS1, 1:30 p.m. ET Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 266.5 miles (500 Laps); Stage 1 […]
Fort Chiswell sweeps Galax in softball, baseball
Both FC Diamond Teams defeated the Galax Maroon Tide on Tuesday by large margins. Softball won 15-3 and Baseball was victorious 21-2. Blair Jackson struck out 18 batters at Galax over seven innings while walking none as the Pioneer upped their record to 5 wins and 3 losses. Katlyn Frazier, […]
Hokies prepare for Spring Game
Virginia Tech is wrapping up spring practice in preparation for Saturday’s spring game. Quarterback Kyrone Drones is out with a minor undisclosed injury, but is expected to be ready for the fall. The game is at 3pm on Saturday at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg. Tickets are $10, parking in lots […]
Griffith Statement on Trump Coal Executive Actions
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 – U.S. President Donald Trump announced a series of actions at the White House to help the U.S. American coal industry. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Environment Subcommittee Chair and U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) attended the White House event. Following the event, Rep. Griffith […]
WEEKLY REPORT: Virginia State Police Ongoing Crime Suppression Operations, Recovering Firearms, Narcotics, and Investigating Human Trafficking
WEEKLY REPORT: Virginia State Police Ongoing Crime Suppression Operations, Recovering Firearms, Narcotics, and Investigating Human Trafficking RICHMOND — From March 27 to April 3, 2025, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the recovery of […]
Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin Announce Q1 and Q2 Salary Donations to SkillsUSA Virginia Foundation and SkillSource Group
DULLES, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin continued their commitment to workforce development and career training by donating their first and second quarter Gubernatorial salary to two impactful Virginia nonprofits: SkillsUSA Virginia Foundation and SkillSource Group. This contribution builds on Governor Youngkin’s pledge to donate the […]
Pulaski County Hosts First-Ever Saturday Track & Field Invitational – Cougars Dominate at Inaugural SWVA Cougar Invitational
By: PC Track & Field Media For the first time in program history, the Pulaski County Middle School Track & Field Team hosted a Saturday meet—and it was a huge success. Welcoming six boys teams and five girls teams to compete, the Cougars delivered a strong performance on their home […]
Pioneers edge Maroons in softball
The Fort Chiswell Varsity Softball Team knocked off their county foes and picked-up another important MED win Friday as they defeated the George Wythe Maroons 2-1 in 7 innings. The game went quick as hits were hard to come by due to good pitching on both sides. George Wythe’s starting […]
Florida Gators win National Championship
The Florida Gators came from 12 points down Monday night to beat the Houston Cougars for the NCAA men’s basketball championship, 65-63.
Governor visits Pulaski County to mark Patton Logistics Expansion
By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin came to Pulaski County last Thursday to celebrate the planned $10 million expansion of Patton Logistics, a trucking and warehousing company located in the New River Valley Commerce Park. Patton Logistics is based out of Pennsylvania but expanded operations to Virginia […]
Virginia DMV and TSA Remind Virginians To Plan Ahead To Obtain a REAL ID
DMV has issued more than 4 million Virginia REAL IDs RICHMOND – With the May 7, 2025, REAL ID federal enforcement deadline fast approaching, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) joined the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Washington Dulles International Airport today to remind Virginians to avoid the last-minute […]