By Shirleen Guerra (The Center Square) – Gov. Abigail Spanberger took action Tuesday on a series of firearm-related bills, amending a proposed assault weapons ban while signing several other measures into law. The most closely watched action involved House Bill 217 and Senate Bill 749, which she sent back to […]
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – The U.S. Forest Service announced it will issue $248 million to U.S. communities through the “Secure Rural Schools” program. “Secure Rural Schools” program funds are essentially meant to supplement Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT). Numerous communities in Virginia’s Ninth District will receive funds. These […]
The PCHS Varsity Baseball game versus Northside High School originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 15 at 5:00 pm has been adjusted. Due to transportation issues on Northside’s end, the game will now be played at Historic Calfee Park with a 6:00 pm start time. Moving the game to Calfee Park […]
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today submitted amendments to strengthen commonsense gun safety laws, clarify how Virginia will continue to cooperate with federal law enforcement, and legalize marijuana in a safe manner that protects public health. COMMONSENSE GUN SAFETY For four years, dozens of gun safety bills were […]
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today submitted amendments to valuable worker protection legislation — including collective bargaining for public employees, paid sick leave, and paid family and medical leave. “The General Assembly has sent me several bills that will make Virginia a better place to work and raise a […]
The Lady Cougars traveled to Lord Botetourt, where they faced a very determined Cavalier team that played exceptionally well. The Cougars, having just returned from spring break, showed the effects of time off with no required practice in their gameplay, with sluggish fielding, bats that weren’t driving the ball as […]
By DANIELLE REID Patriot Publishing From a troubled start in life while growing up in Pulaski to becoming a United Methodist Pastor in Pinehurst, N.C., Jabe Largen shares his journey through his recently released book, “They Call Me Jabe.” Largen hopes his book will accomplish two things. First, it will […]
Allen Ray “Ray” Semones, Sr., age 77, of Pulaski, Virginia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Ray was born on March 25, 1949, in Bland, Virginia. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, where he earned the National Defense […]
Spring fire season runs through April 30 CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – As spring arrives and brings warmer temperatures, the Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) reminds all Virginians that our official fire season – as well as the statewide 4 p.m. burning law – remains in effect through April 30. So far […]
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger signed legislation into law to support law enforcement and first responders, keep Virginians safe online and in their communities, and protect kids, communities, and law enforcement officers from gun violence. “As a former federal law enforcement officer and someone who comes from a law […]
RICHMOND, VA — From April 1, 2026, through April 7, 2026, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the seizure of narcotics and the investigation of multiple crimes throughout the Commonwealth. Operation Highlights Drug […]
Staff Report Pulaski County last Thursday won a walk-off victory 10-9 over Blacksburg, before dropping a hard-fought 8-5 contest to Hidden Valley this past Tuesday. In the win over the Bruins, Cade Souder came up with the big hit in the bottom of the seventh. With the score tied at […]