RICHMOND – On February 22, the Virginia General Assembly passed Delegate Jason Ballard’s (R-Giles) HB 2621, known as the “APCo Rate Reduction Act.” HB 2621 passed on a vote of 98-0 in the House of Delegates and 39-0 in the Senate of Virginia. Said Del. Ballard, “This legislation will provide the most […]
The Fort Chiswell Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team opened up MED Tournament play this week with a 20 plus point win over Auburn on Tuesday and scratched out another victory Thursday night 55-44 against the (17-4) Galax Maroon Tide to earn a third straight trip to the MED Championship on Saturday. […]
The Pulaski County Indoor Track & Field team experienced a mix of triumph and challenge at the Class 3 Region D Meet held at Roanoke College, with several athletes securing top finishes and personal bests. Despite stiff competition, both the boys’ and girls’ teams showcased their talent, with multiple state […]
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin released the following statement on Sine Die of the 2025 General Assembly legislative session: “To the General Assembly members who dedicated their time and energy this legislative session, making the tremendous sacrifice of being away from their families, careers, and personal lives to serve […]
This morning (Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025) the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was called to the Chrisman Mill area of Montgomery County after a citizen discovered the body of a deceased male. Investigators with the Sheriff’s Office are treating this as a suspicious death and is an active investigation, therefore no […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Playing in the Class 3 Region D playoffs the Pulaski County Cougars traveled to Dry Fork, Virginia to take on the Tunstall Trojans. The fourth quarter woes that have hampered the Cougars for much of the season reared their ugly heads one more time as […]
White Also Spearheaded a Wide-Ranging Methamphetamine Conspiracy ABINGDON, Va. – Michael Donivan White was sentenced today to 100 years in federal prison on federal charges related to the November 2021 murder of Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael Chandler and a wide-ranging drug conspiracy. White, 36, of South Carolina, […]
RADFORD – The City of Radford announced that Charlie Goens will serve as its Director of Parks and Recreation beginning March 17, 2025. Goens comes to Radford with years of experience; he currently serves as the Parks and Recreation Operations & Facility Division Manager for the City of Tucker, Georgia. […]
RICHMOND – From January 31 to February 20, 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 firearms, the seizure of narcotics, and the investigation of multiple crimes, including human trafficking, internet-based child exploitation, […]
Monday 02/24/25 First Practice Day Spring Sports Tuesday 02/25/25 Region Girls Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Abingdon 6 pm Wednesday 02/26/25 Girls State Wrestling: @ Henrico Sports Center Day 1 Thursday 02/27/25 Girls State Wrestling: @ Henrico Sports Center Day 2 Region 3D Girls Basketball Semifinals: @ PCHS Teams TBD (6 pm & 7:45 pm) […]
The Pulaski County School Board will be meeting for several budget work sessions in the upcoming weeks. The dates and topics of the meetings are as follows: February 25, 2025, 5:30 p.m. – Postponed until more information is available from the State. Date to be Determined – Work Session #2: Schools’ Budgets: […]
WINCHESTER — The Propst Family proudly announces the establishment of the R. William and Joan Propst Scholarship for Music Education. This endowed scholarship honors the life and legacy of the late R. William “Bill” Propst, a 1959 Shenandoah Conservatory graduate and distinguished music educator, while supporting undergraduate Music Education students. […]