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 […]
Walter Peter Stefenski Jr., 78, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026. Born on June 25, 1947, Walter was the beloved son of the late Walter Peter Stefenski Sr. and Antoinette Stefenski. He was a devoted husband and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved […]
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 […]
July 2, 1946 – April 7, 2026 Rebecca “Becky” Ann Hedrick, 79, of Dublin, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. She was the birth daughter of James Willard Arrington and Edith Alton Arrington. After her mother, Edith, passed away when she was very young, she was raised in West Virginia […]
September 27, 1933 – April 4, 2026 Conley Hugh Dishon of Snowville, VA passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026. Conley was born September 27, 1933, to Freeman and Dallas Dishon. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Helen and Mozelle; and brother, Merle. Conley is survived by his […]
Michael Detroit Malone, age 73 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, April 4, 2026 at his home with his family. Born September 24, 1952, he was the son of Frances Rogers Kidd and the late James & Evelyn Malone. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather Harold Kidd; sisters […]
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 […]
May 6, 1947 – April 5, 2026 Robert “Bob” Lee Donley, 78, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, at his home in Dublin. He was a member of Blue Ridge Church and a well known Barber in Dublin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Trevy and Edith […]
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 […]