Operation DISS-rupt Launches April 28-29, 2026 APPOMATTOX – The Virginia State Police Wytheville, Appomattox, Salem, and Culpeper Divisions will be conducting Operation DISS-rupt on all 325 miles of Interstate 81 in Virginia on April 28-29, 2026. The traffic enforcement and educational safety initiative focuses on distracted driving, impaired driving, speed […]
By Shirleen Guerra (The Center Square) – One day before Virginia voters decide a redistricting amendment, Republican leaders gathered in Richmond to urge a “no” vote in a final push ahead of the decision on a constitutional amendment with potential to shift U.S. House of Representatives representation from 6-5 Democrats […]
By Shirleen Guerra (The Center Square) – Virginia drivers could begin seeing gas prices fall this weekend after oil prices dropped sharply following developments in the Middle East. Oil prices fell after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is open again under a ceasefire, easing concerns about global supply disruptions. […]
PULASKI COUNTY, Va. — Pulaski County Emergency Management is inviting rising eighth-grade students enrolled in Pulaski County Public Schools to take part in the 2026 Pulaski County Youth Firefighter Camp, scheduled for June 22-26 at Randolph Park in Dublin. The weeklong camp is designed to give students an exciting, […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing The New River Community College baseball team won its conference title this past weekend. A couple of local players game up big for the Muskies. Both former Pulaski County Cougars, Johnny Anderson and Brogan Epperly won their games. Anderson pitched a complete-game shutout. He allowed […]
Work Zone Awareness Week reminds people to practice safe driving habits year-round RICHMOND — Work zones are not just construction sites, but where people work and then plan to return home safely after wrapping up for the day. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is reminding people about the […]
The Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley and the Pulaski Theatre will welcome Vienna-based fortepianist Daniel Adam Maltz this Saturday, April 25, for a live performance from 2–4 p.m. Called “the foremost performer in the world of the fortepiano” (Aspen Daily News), Maltz specializes in historically informed […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Lisa Collis released the following statement: “We are heartbroken beyond words by the passing of our beloved daughter, Madison, 36, after a decades-long battle with juvenile diabetes and other health issues. She filled our lives with love and laughter, and her […]
(Natalie Kinder, Saige Hutton, Coach Eric Berry, Aden Drummonds, and Andrew Allen after a successful second place finish) By Britney Hodge Head Coach MATTHEWS, NC / EMORY, VA — It was a historic weekend for Cougar Track and Field, the program split its forces to deliver elite performances across […]
By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service KANSAS CITY, Kan.—Tyler Reddick scraped the outside wall in the closing laps. His fuel system stumbled at a critical moment. He collided with fellow Toyota driver Christopher Bell in overtime. He fell behind defending NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson on the final restart. […]
The Western Blue Ridge Baptist Network invites everyone to participate in the upcoming Mission Fair on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The event will take place from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Dublin Baptist Family Life in Dublin, VA. The Mission Fair will feature representatives from the International Mission Board […]