The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) will host a virtual public meeting on June 1, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. as part of its ongoing development of the 2026 Virginia Statewide Rail Plan (VSRP). DRPT is seeking public input to ensure the updated plan reflects the needs and priorities […]
By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service WATKINS GLEN, N.Y.—Like a world-class hunter stalking defenseless prey, Shane van Gisbergen reasserted his claim to the status as the best road course racer NASCAR has ever seen. It’s not just that the New Zealander beat runner-up Michael McDowell to the finish line […]
Brian Keith Shumate, age 57 of Pulaski Passed away Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 at The New River Valley Medical Center. Born November 28,1968 in Bluefield, west Virginia he was the son of the late Glen Roger Shumate and Joan Gail Doss Shumate. He was also preceded in death by his […]
Stephen Miller Callahan, age 74, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026 at his daughter’s home in Currie, North Carolina. Born October 22, 1951 in Welch, West Virginia to the late Louis Miller Callahan and Virginia Dare Webb Callahan. He was also preceded in death by his brother & sisters-in-law Danny […]
Ronald J. Blevins, age 70 of Dublin, died Saturday morning, May 9, 2026 at Lewis Gale Hospital after a short illness. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
John “Jay” William Fowler, age 44 of Radford, died Thursday, April 16, 2026. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Playing on a sunny Friday afternoon, the Pulaski County Cougars scored early and often as they run-ruled the visiting Graham G-Men, 19-1. The Cougars had multiple players score runs, get hits, and record RBI. Cayden Mines had three RBI, scored two runs, and had two […]
RICHMOND, VA — From April 29, 2026, through May 5, 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 Firearms […]
By Shirleen Guerra (The Center Square) – The Supreme Court of Virginia on Friday struck down the state’s redistricting amendment 4-3 on Friday. Virginia’s congressional maps are to remain in place for the 2026 election cycle. The decision wipes out the results of the April 21 statewide referendum, which voters […]
Virginia Supreme Court overturns Democratic gerrymandering referendum, ruling the process to put it on the ballot was unconstitutional. The court’s opinion, written by Justice D. Arthur Kelsey notes the court holds that “the legislative process employed to advance this proposal violated Article XII, Section 1 of the Constitution of Virginia. […]