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.  […]

New River Valley Leading Lights recently honored 35 community volunteers at a special ceremony held on April 30.  The volunteers were recognized at an event at the German Club at Virginia Tech.   The New River Valley Leading Lights organization’s mission is to acknowledge and honor volunteers across the New […]

Tuesday 05/12/26 Varsity Baseball: C’burg @ Pulaski Co.  5 pm    *@ Calfee Park* JV Baseball:  Pulaski Co. @ C’burg  6 pm Varsity Softball: Pulaski Co. @ C’burg  6 pm JV Softball: C’burg @ Pulaski Co.  5 pm Boys Soccer: C’burg @ Pulaski Co.  JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Varsity Girls Soccer: Pulaski […]

By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing  At its Tuesday night meeting the Pulaski Town Council received some good news concerning the cost of repainting the caboose at the Passenger Station in celebration of the 250th Anniversary of America’s independence. Nate Repass, Parks and Trails Manager for the Town updated Council on […]

The Pulaski County School Board will meet on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. (please note the time change) for a regular school board meeting with a closed session before the meeting at 4:30 p.m.  The meeting location is the Pulaski County School Board office located at 100 Northwood Drive, Pulaski, Virginia, 24301. The meeting will be streamed live on […]

Southern Ground Pounders Vintage Series Comes to PCMP Pulaski County, VA — The excitement continues at Pulaski County Motorsports Park as the facility hosts its second Weekly Racing Series event of the 2026 season on Saturday, May 9th, featuring a full night of short track racing action highlighted by the Southern […]

Thursday, May 7, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded New River Community Action, Inc., based in Radford, Virginia, a $3,710,694 grant. The funding supports local head start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “New River Valley communities access head […]

Funding Will Generate More Than $6.5 Million in Marketing Initiatives & Support More Than 850 Tourism Partners Across Virginia RICHMOND, VA — To celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that more than $2.2 million in matching grant and sponsorship funds will be awarded to 143 local […]

RICHMOND, Va. — Firefighters, EMS professionals, families, and community leaders from across Virginia will gather on Saturday, June 6, 2026, for the 29th Annual Virginia Fallen Firefighters & EMS Memorial Service, a statewide tribute honoring eight first responders who gave their lives in the line of duty.   The memorial […]