


Early voting begins in Virginia on Sept. 19
RICHMOND, VA – In-person early voting for the Nov. 4 election begins Friday, Sept. 19, and will continue through Saturday, Nov. 1. Virginians will vote for Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, House of Delegates and other local offices. A full list of candidates in all 2025 races can be found […]

Incident leads to arrest of two Maryland men
At approximately 2:17 p.m. yesterday (Sept. 10, 2025), Virginia State Police responded to a stolen Kia vehicle, which was travelling on Interstate 81 northbound at the 73-mile marker in Wythe County. The Kia was being tracked by the owner of the vehicle. Troopers attempted a traffic stop, but the driver […]

This Week’s Yard Sales
LIVING ESTATE SALES Living Estate Sale, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (no early birds) at 1209 Windsor Avenue, Pulaski. CASH ONLY! Appliances, furniture, collectible dolls, vacuum cleaners, large ladder, two fans, small heater and much, much more. YARD SALES […]

James Rodney Bowling Jr.
James Rodney Bowling Jr., affectionately known as “JR,” went to his heavenly home on September 5, 2025, at the age of 58, surrounded by the love of his wife, Jessie Bowling. He is survived by his wife, Jessie; his mother, Edna Nicely; his brother, Chad Bowling; and his stepchildren, Derek, […]

NASCAR This Week
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Bass Pro Shops Night Race The Place: Bristol Motor Speedway Track Length: 0.533 Mile Concrete Oval The Date: Saturday, September 13 The Time: 7:30 p.m. ET The Purse: $10,447,135 TV: USA, 7 p.m. ET Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 266.5 miles (500 Laps); […]

Governor’s Flag Order for the Commonwealth of Virginia
In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth in memory and respect for the nearly 3,000 […]

Wilson Fairchild in concert at NRCC September 27
Country music duo and sons of the Statler Brothers, Wilson Fairchild, will perform Saturday, September 27 at 7:30 p.m. at New River Community College in Dublin. Tickets for the show are on sale now. Reserved seating tickets are $42 in advance and available for purchase online only at www.nr.edu/concerts. Reserved […]

NRCC to offer fall motorcycle safety courses
New River Community College is offering several beginner motorcycle rider safety weekday and weekend courses throughout the spring months. The Basic Rider Course (BRC) multiday classes are taught on NRCC’s campus in Dublin. The fall midweek courses are held 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. on Mondays and 8 a.m. -1:30 p.m. on […]

Griffith Delivers Remarks on SWVA Public Safety Communications
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 – U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, participated in a hearing entitled “Public Safety Communications in the United States.” Following the hearing, Congressman Griffith issued the following statement: “For many rural communities, like […]

Pulaski County High School Kicks Off Cross Country Season with Strong Showing at Knights Crossing
Salem, VA – September 6, 2025 — Pulaski County High School launched its cross country season in exciting fashion at the Knights Crossing meet, one of the region’s largest early-season competitions. The event drew more than 3,000 runners from 101 high schools across Virginia and neighboring states, providing a competitive […]

Pulaski County Parks and Recreation Announces First-Ever “Nerf Battle in the Ballpark” at Historic Calfee Park
Pulaski County, VA — Pulaski County Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Historic Calfee Park, is excited to announce the first-ever Nerf Battle in the Ballpark, taking place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Designed for ages 6–12, this one-of-a-kind event will transform Calfee Park into […]