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Salem’s Lady Spartans beat Pulaski County in Salem on Monday night, 69-36.  

By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing     The Pulaski County Cougars playing their final regular season home game were defeated by the  visiting Salem Spartans, 67-54.        Salem placed three players in double figures as they were paced by senior Mari Foxx’s 22 points. Cam Boles knocked down 17 and Elijah Paddyfote finished […]

By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Like Houdini making an unlikely escape from a straitjacket, William Byron trusted his instincts and emerged from a smoky, last-lap wreck on the backstretch at Daytona International Speedway to win the DAYTONA 500 for the second straight time. On Sunday […]

Former Tulsa head coach brings more than two decades of experience to Blacksburg Hokiesports.com BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech Football announced Monday the hiring of Philip Montgomery as its new offensive coordinator. Montgomery brings a wealth of experience as a head coach and play-caller. Montgomery’s impressive resume spans over two decades in the collegiate […]

RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that he submitted an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration to President Donald J. Trump to support the ongoing response and recovery efforts of communities impacted by the recent February winter storms. “Over the past week, the Commonwealth has been hit extremely hard, particularly […]

Start of 67th running of The Great American Race moved up one hour to 1:30 p.m. ET DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 14, 2025) – Due to potential weather forecasted for the Daytona Beach area late Sunday, NASCAR today announced the DAYTONA 500 will move up one hour from its originally […]

RICHMOND – From January 31 to February 7, 2025, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the recovery of firearms, the seizure of narcotics, and the investigation of multiple crimes, including human trafficking, throughout the Commonwealth. […]

Monday 02/17/25 Boys Basketball: Salem @ Pulaski Co.  JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Girls Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Salem  JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Wednesday 02/19/25 Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Floyd Co.  JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Spring Sports Coaches Meeting: McCoy Theater  3:25 pm Friday 02/21/25 Region 3D Boys Basketball: Pulaski […]

From Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office On Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, a road rage incident involving two individuals that began on Interstate 81 southbound near the 105 mile marker proceeded to the Waffle House parking lot off of exit 98 in Dublin. Once there, Logan Parks of Galax, and William Barrett […]

By Cora Perkins VCU Capital News Service   RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia farmers will go another year without state aid to cover increasing costs of drought insurance after a Senate finance committee did not take up the legislation before crossover, or include assistance in the budget. Sen. Timmy French, R-Shenandoah, […]

We have spent the entirety of the 2025 General Assembly session searching for workable and expeditious ways to lower the utility bills of Appalachian Power customers. HB 2621 and SB 1076 achieve the desired result of lowering utility bills in a meaningful way, ensuring in excess of $1.4 Billion in […]

RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin is continuing the efforts and coordination of state resources to support communities that have been affected by this week’s winter weather and flooding events. “As we continue to coordinate state resources and work alongside local officials to support communities impacted by this week’s winter […]