From Virginia Farm Bureau WINCHESTER—With crop damage ranging from disruption to devastation, fruit growers across Virginia have felt the strain of an exceptionally frigid spring. Statewide growers navigated a roller coaster of erratic weather throughout the late winter and early spring, with spurts of summer heat accelerating the growth of […]
Ceremony to Take Place during Police Week in May RICHMOND – On Monday, May 11, 2026, the Virginia State Police (VSP) will receive a piece of steel recovered from Ground Zero at the World Trade Center (New York City), a historic artifact being presented by the Freedom Flag Foundation. The […]
RICHMOND, VA – Signs of spring are abundant across the Commonwealth with flowering dogwoods in bloom, hayfields greening up, and white-tailed deer fawns being born. During this time fawns can often find their way into yards, gardens, and hayfields. Often, concerned citizens think these fawns need help, but in almost […]
The Pulaski County School Board will meet on Thursday, May 7, 2026, for a Special Called School Board Meeting at the Pulaski County School Board Office beginning at 5:00 p.m. The agenda is posted on BoardDocs. http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcva/Board.nsf/Public Teresa Porter, Assistant Director of Finance Pulaski County School Board
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY The Place: Texas Motor Speedway Track Length: 1.5 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Sunday, May 3 The Time: 3:30 p.m. ET The Purse: $11,233,037 TV: FS1, 2 p.m. ET Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 400.5 miles (267 […]
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today at Fort Eustis launched the Virginia Veteran Registered Apprenticeship Muster — a new career event designed to connect transitioning servicemembers, Veterans, and military spouses to skilled, high‑demand roles by expanding access to Registered Apprenticeships. During the event, the Governor met with Veterans to […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Blacksburg, behind the pitching and hitting of Zay Noble, defeated the visiting Cougars Tuesday, 7-3. Noble pitched a complete game, going all seven innings. He struck out seven and allowed three runs, with just two of those being earned. He went three for four at […]
For the second consecutive day. the PCHS Lady Cougar softball team played the Bruins of Blacksburg and for the second consecutive day the Cougars earned the win! Tuesday’s score was 15-7 in favor of the Lady Cougars. Sophia Hall was in the circle for all 7 innings. She was […]
By Shirleen Guerra (The Center Square) – The Supreme Court of Virginia has denied Attorney General Jay Jones’s emergency request to allow certification of last week’s redistricting referendum, keeping the results blocked. In a brief order issued Tuesday, the court wrote, “Upon consideration whereof, the Court denies the motion.” The […]
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Justice secured an indictment against ex-NIH official Dr. David Morens. The charges stem from Dr. Morens and his alleged concealment of federal records related to COVID-19 research. In response to the indictment, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: […]
Please remember Amy and Eric Berry, Sharon Berry in your thoughts and prayers. Eric’s brother, James Christopher “Chris” Berry passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026 after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. Chris was in Santa Clara Hospital in San Jose CA. He passed peacefully with Eric, his brother, Sharon, his mother, […]
New River Community College (NRCC) is offering a range of short-term workforce development courses this summer designed to help individuals gain in-demand skills, advance their careers, or explore new opportunities in growing industries. These short-term training programs provide flexible scheduling options, including evening, weekend, and online formats that make them […]