By David Quesenberry Patriot Publishing The Radford City Council at its special meeting held Wednesday evening, got its first look at the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.City Manager Todd Meredith reviewed the proposed balanced budget. For FY 2026-2027, the total proposed budget for the City of Radford is $79,179,807. […]
The Governor Signed Bills to Strengthen Emergency Training for Teachers, Invest in Greater Support for Students, & Modernize Internet Safety Education RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger signed bipartisan legislation to keep Virginia students safe at school and make sure Virginia teachers have the resources and training to respond to […]
By Sarah Roderick-Fitch (The Center Square) – Just over a month after Operation Epic Fury began, President Donald Trump Wednesday proclaimed U.S. strikes on Iran are nearing completion, while telling allies to step up defense of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil and gas passageway. During a nearly 20-minute […]
RADFORD – A global leader in the attractions and hospitality industry will return to his alma mater this spring as Eugene Naughton ’89, president of The Dollywood Co., addresses Radford University’s 2026 graduating class. Radford University will honor its graduates during two ceremonies: the Graduate Hooding and Commencement Ceremony on […]
The Pulaski County girls tennis team is off to a strong 4-1 start this season. While the record is impressive, it only tells part of the story. The Cougars have shown significant grit as they navigate a series of injuries and illnesses that have forced different lineups onto the court […]
Radford Vice Mayor Seth Gillespie announced his candidacy for mayor Monday morning, Mar. 30. Gillespie was elected to Radford City Council in November 2022. “After careful deliberation with my family, friends and encouragement from several within the community, I’d like to announce my candidacy for mayor of the City Radford,” […]
Del. Jason Ballard, Dr. Pat Huber, Sen. Travis Hackworth, former Del. Chris Obenshain (Photos courtesy of NRCC) New River Community College recently named Dr. Patricia B. Huber, the college’s sixth president, President Emeritus in recognition of her more than 35 years of service and lasting impact on the college […]
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Food City 500 The Place: Bristol Motor Speedway Track Length: 0.533 Mile Concrete Oval The Date: Sunday, April 12 The Time: 3 p.m. ET The Purse: $11,233,037 TV: FS1, 2 p.m. ET Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 266.5 miles (500 Laps); Stage 1 […]
Staff Report Pulaski County girls soccer team is off to a good start this season. Their record is currently 2-1-1 with a game on Thursday at Blacksburg. The season started with a series against George Wythe. During the home opener on March 18, Dani Carroll and Palyn Sweet scored […]
Staff Report Cave Spring’s Landon Mathews stroked a double in the bottom of the seventh inning Tuesday, sending three runs to the plate and giving the Knights a 6-5 come-from-behind walk-off victory over Pulaski County. The Cougars looked to have everything under control after scoring three runs in their half […]
Owen Jackson collected three hits in four at bats including a leadoff solo home run in the top of the first, as the Pioneers defeated the Spartans 7-1 in a Mountain Empire District match-up on Tuesday in Giles. Jackson also doubled in the second inning, singled in the fourth inning, […]
The Lady Cougars Softball team continued its winning ways at home this evening defeating Cave Springs 6-5 and improving their overall record to 4-2. The game certainly had its fair share of drama. Cave Springs took the lead in the first inning 1-0. The Cougars tied the game in […]