Dublin, VA August 12, 2026 — The Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force has just announced its WWII Stearman bi-plane will be available for warbird rides at the Warbirds and Wheels event this Saturday and Sunday August 15 and 16 at the New River Valley Airport, Dublin, VA. […]
The Daughters of Liberty emerged in 1766 during the crisis surrounding the Stamp Act. The Stamp Act, passed by Parliament in 1765, imposed a tax on many printed materials used throughout the colonies, including newspapers, pamphlets, legal documents, licenses, and other papers. It also affected everyday life in ways that […]
In recognition of their academic excellence during the summer 2026 session, 45 New River Community College students have been placed on the President’s List and Dean’s List. Certificates will be mailed to the recipients in the coming weeks. To be placed on the President’s List, a student must have completed […]
Henry L. Albert Jr. of New Bern, North Carolina passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026. Born October 23, 1944, to Henry L. Albert, Sr. and Jeannette F. Albert and raised in Pulaski, Virginia, he left his Forever and a Day Angel, his wife Gail, to carry on. Henry is […]
Timmy Dee Smith, age 71 of Dublin, passed away peacefully on Monday August 10, 2026, at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Pulaski hospital on September 11, 1954 and was the son of the late James G. Smith Sr and Viola King Smith. He […]
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today — on National Poll Worker Recruitment Day — encouraged more Virginians to consider serving as poll workers on and ahead of Election Day this upcoming November. “Every year in our Commonwealth, poll workers play an essential role in supporting our secure, accurate, […]
Garfield Goad, age 86 of Pulaski, died Friday, August 7, 2026 at Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born July 13, 1940 in Dugspur, and was the son of the late Dollie E. Goad and the late Winston W. Goad. He was a retired employee of Lynchburg Foundry in […]
Pulaski County’s golf team has started their 2026 season off with a bang. After finishing 2nd last week in the 18-team Woodford Classic, the Cougars traveled to Roanoke Country Club for the first River Ridge District match and finished tied with Blacksburg for first place honors with a team score […]
Virginia Welcomed a Record 46.6 Million Overnight Visitors as Travelers Spent $99 Million per Day, Saving the Average Virginia Household $1,020 in Taxes RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that Virginia’s tourism industry continues to reach historic milestones, with visitors spending a record-high $36.2 billion in the Commonwealth. […]
ROANOKE, Va., Aug. 10, 2026 — Appalachian Power Company (APCo) crews are working to restore electric service after severe storms moved through the company’s service territory Monday afternoon and evening, leaving thousands of customers without power. Crews were prepared for the storm and positioned to respond as conditions allowed. […]
The Radford Photo Club’s next meeting will be a picnic on Thursday, August 20, at Bisset Park Shelter number 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. The photo challenge for August is Old Cars. There is also an open category. The next club meeting will be September 24 at the Radford […]
Cross country season is in full stride, and the PCHS Cross Country Team is still looking for dedicated student-athletes ready to hit the trails! Practice: Currently underway and still accepting runners — no tryouts, no cuts, and no prior experience required, just a willingness to work hard and improve every day “We’d […]