By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing The Radford City Council at a special budget meeting Monday night, discussed their concerns and options on the proposed budget for FY 2026-2027. City Manager Todd Meredith reviewed some budget information presented at Council’s last meeting on April 1st. He said that several factors were […]
Yard and Food Sale: May 7-8-9 at Barren Springs Holiness Church, 818 Gardner Road. Hot dogs, hamburgers, macaroni salad, potato salad and desserts. The Robinson Tract Community is having a Community Wide Yard Sale in our community on April 17th and April 18th from 8 a..m. to 3 p.m. […]
The music of Sassafras Bluegrass Band will be featured during New River Community College’s Concert Series event on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Music will begin at 6 p.m. in 117 Edwards Hall at NRCC in Dublin. Sassafras Bluegrass Band is based in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of […]
The PCHS Lady Cougar Varsity Softball team extended their winning streak to four games Tuesday afternoon defeating the Hidden Valley Titans 10-7. The Cougar bats were hot collecting 17 hits over 6 innings. Victoria Hale, Shelby Dobbins and Carley Hight all went 3/4. Sophia Hall and Autum Chandler went […]
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 – According to U.S. President Donald J. Trump, the United States of America has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The two sides will work out a 10-point proposal and allow for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. In response […]
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the death of a one-year-old from Georgia. On Monday evening, April 6, shortly after 4 p.m., Montgomery County Fire/EMS were sent to the Walthall Street area of Elliston for a traumatic injury. After being transported to Roanoke Memorial Hospital, the child was […]
The Governor Signed Bills to Support High School Career and Technical Education, Streamline Financial Aid, & Empower Parents to Engage in Their Child’s Course Selection RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger signed legislation to strengthen schools, make sure students are set up for long-term success, and keep kids safe and […]
The Governor Signed Bills to Accelerate Economic Development Projects Across the Commonwealth — Including the Second-Largest Project Ever in Southern Virginia Spanberger: “Attracting New Businesses and Jobs to Virginia is a Core Focus of My Administration” RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger signed bipartisan legislation to grow Virginia’s economy, create […]
Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent Morgan Paulette demonstrates drone techniques and safety with Pulaski County students and teachers. By Case Keatley, Virginia Cooperative Extension For hundreds of fourth-grade students from across the New River Valley, a recent trip to Virginia Tech offered more than just a day away from the […]
The New River Community College Educational Foundation has announced an increase in its scholarship award amount for the 2026–2027 academic year, raising the award from $1,700 to $2,150. The increased funding will cover up to six credits per semester for eligible students, providing expanded financial support and access to higher […]
DMV Shares Tips for Sharing the Road Safely RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), the Commonwealth’s Highway Safety Office, is launching a powerful new highway safety campaign aimed at increasing motorists’ awareness of motorcycles and the people who ride them. Centered on the message that there’s a […]
RADFORD – Radford University’s International Guitar Festival marks its 25th year bringing world-class musicians from across Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America to campus. The festival features four concerts over two days, along with masterclasses, workshops and discussions designed for students, musicians and the public. A highlight of this […]