Seventh District Del. Nick Rush announced Wednesday via a Facebook post that he has decided not to seek a sixth term in the Virginia House of Delegates. “It is with great appreciation to the voters of the Seventh House District that I formally announce my decision to not seek re-election […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has thrown his support to Democratic Del. Jay Jones, who is challenging two-term incumbent Attorney General Mark Herring in this year’s election. Jones’ office announced Northam’s endorsement in a news release Thursday morning that included a statement from the governor saying ” […]
Governor Northam Announces Over $24 Million in Affordable and Special Needs Housing Loans Funding will support new construction and rehabilitation of 1,635 affordable and permanent supportive housing units RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam Monday, March 1 announced more than $24 million in Affordable and Special Needs Housing loans for 28 projects across […]
Pulaski Town Council on Tuesday approved a resolution to move forward on securing grant funds for the Calfee Training School Adaptive Reuse Project. Council also approved a requested zoning amendment for the new owners of Memorial Square Shopping Center, as well as a special exception for the construction of apartments […]
Former World War II Veteran Robert Roland Lamp wanted to leave the American Legion Post #58 in Dublin a legacy, but what he left was far greater than a mere object made of metal on rubber tires. Lamp had hoped to restore a 1942 WW II Army Jeep that could […]
Montgomery County Supervisor Sherri Blevins has announced the will seek the GOP nomination to run for the 7th House District seat being vacated by Del. Nick Rush. “Like most New River Valley residents, I was surprised and saddened by the announcement that our 7th House District Delegate, Nick Rush, decided […]
The 2-0 Pulaski County Cougars will take to the road for the second time in three games tonight (Friday) to face the Christiansburg Blue Demons. The Blue Demons are coming off a season-opening loss to Salem, 35-13. Despite the lopsided score, Cougar Head Coach Mark Dixon is impressed with what […]
Live streaming information for tonight’s middle school and JV games as well as Friday night’s Varsity football game. Here is the link: -Streaming available at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/ (Christiansburg HS VA Page) Event starts tonight at 4:45PM. It is listed as the JV game but If people tune in at 5PM it will […]
The Pulaski Church of God will be collecting for God’s Pit Crew next Thursday – Saturday, March 4-6, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. The PCOG is a collection site for the NRV. The church is located at 1621 Bob White Blvd., Pulaski, Va.
GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today that the Virginia Tech at NC State men’s basketball game scheduled for Saturday, March 6 has been canceled. The canceled game follows quarantining and a contract tracing review within the Virginia Tech men’s basketball program. The team is adhering to […]
The Patriot has learned that Dublin Town Councilwoman Peggy Hemmings has resigned her seat on council, effective March 1. Mayor Benny Skeens confirmed this morning that Hemmings had resigned not only her council seat, but also her spots on the New River Resource Authority board and the REMSI board. “Peggy […]
RICHMOND, VA. — Former Speaker of the House and candidate for Governor Kirk Cox released the following statement on Delegate Nick Rush’s retirement. “For the past 10 years, I have had the privilege and honor of counting Delegate Rush as a close friend and colleague in the House of Delegates. Delegate […]