Habitat for Humanity of the New River Valley joins the world in mourning the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and joins observances around the world to remember his life service. He and Rosalynn Carter served as Habitat for Humanity’s most famous volunteers over the 35 years they helped […]
STATEMENT OF U.S. SEN. MARK R. WARNER ~ On the passing of former President Jimmy Carter ~ WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter: “Jimmy Carter blazed a trail from the peanut fields of Plains, Georgia to the Navy, the Governor’s Mansion, the White […]
Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100.
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Playing on the second day of the First Community Bank / Fort Chiswell Christmas Tournament the Pulaski County Cougars won a thriller over the host school Fort Chiswell Pioneers, 56-53. The game was tied at 38 after three quarters. The two teams had exchanged the […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Playing in the First Community Bank/ Fort Chiswell Christmas Tournament, the Pulaski County Cougars played perhaps their best half of basketball enroute to a 68-45 victory over East Wilkes (NC). Down 28-27 at halftime the Cougars came out in the second half and outscored the […]
Program will generate more than $5.6M in marketing and event production initiatives and support more than 324 tourism-oriented businesses and partners RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that more than $812,139 in matching grant funds will be awarded to 81 special events and festivals as part of the Virginia Tourism Corporation […]
Pulaski County junior Bryant Nottingham has been named Class 3 All-State punter. Nottingham averaged well over 40 yards per punt during the 2024 season, which also saw him start at quarterback, defensive back and place kicker for the Cougars.
Coaching veteran brings wealth of experience to Blacksburg BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech football coach Brent Pry has announced the addition of Matt Moore as offensive line coach. Moore’s career has spanned nearly three decades and includes stops at West Virginia, Troy, Louisiana Tech, Middle Tennessee State, and Texas Tech. He […]
Monday, December 23, 2024 – The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the New River Valley Regional Commission a $252,500 grant. The funding will support preliminary construction planning and reports for the development of a passenger rail station in Christiansburg, Virginia. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: […]
Designated Main Streets can access resources to advance downtown revitalization and business development RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced nine new organizations for the Advancing Virginia Main Street Designation. The newly designated communities will receive intensive services to help strengthen their downtowns, including market analysis, marketplace development, capacity […]
RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and DRIVE SMART Virginia are sharing an important behind-the-wheel safety reminder this holiday season – your presence is the real present. In the midst of your busy schedule, please, buckle up and put your phone down to help ensure you arrive […]
RICHMOND, VA – As part of Virginia’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, Governor Glenn Youngkin is reminding Virginians to plan a safe ride home if their holiday plans include alcohol, citing stepped-up efforts by law enforcement throughout the Commonwealth to identify and apprehend drunk drivers. Between December 11, […]