RICHMOND – A safe and secure homeland requires state, local, tribal and federal partners to have the capability and capacity to access, collect, analyze, and disseminate threat information to operators and decision makers across all levels of government. Since 2005, the Virginia Fusion Center (VFC), housed in and coordinated by […]
Pamela Ann Frazier Hayes passed away on December 4, 2024. She was born in Radford, Virginia on February 11, 1956 to Ray and Almeta Frazier. Pam is survived by her husband Richard “Dickie” Hayes Jr., sister Wanda Shealey, brother in-law Rev. James Shealey, sister in-law Betty Frazier, daughter in-law Jenna […]
September 2, 1936 December 10, 2024 Robert McCoy Hubbard “Bob” entered his heavenly home on Tuesday morning, December 10, 2024, at Radford Nursing & Rehab. Bob was 88 years old, born September 2, 1936, in Floyd County, Va. Ren McCoy Hubbard and Myrtle Sloan Hubbard. Bob was a member of […]
Arnold Edward Cressell, 72, of Pulaski, VA, died on Sunday, December 8th, 2024, at his home. Born on June 25th,1952, to his parents, Arnold Lee Cressell and Mary Rigney Cressell, who preceded him in death along with a brother, Roger Cressell. Mr. Cressell honored his community and his country by […]
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded Wythe County, Virginia, a $1.495 million loan. The funding will support the purchase of four pumper trucks for the County’s five fire departments. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “This USDA Rural Development loan for nearly $1.5 million […]
The Fort Chiswell Varsity Boys Basketball Team proved that they are a force to be reckoned with as they gave a senior led Carroll County Team all they could handle in a 73-70 contest on a Monday night in Max Meadows. In a contest that featured 12 lead changes the […]
Bluegrass Music Jam, Thursday, Dec. 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Snowville Ruritan Club, 4867 Lead Mine Road, Snowville. Calling all kids! Bring your wish list. Santa Claus will be at the Jam. Serving breakfast with biscuits, gravy, eggs, bacon and sausage, pancakes (gluten-free also available), desserts and drink. […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Playing on the road can be difficult at times. Pulaski County played hard but during the last five minutes of the game they just missed too many shots and didn’t value the basketball. The game was tied at 53-all at the end of three quarters […]
New River Community College will receive $10,000 to support its College Attainment for Parent Students (CAPS) program, thanks to a generous donation from the Truist Charitable Fund. “Strengthening our support for parent students through the CAPS program has been truly rewarding. The impact of the Truist Charitable Fund reaches beyond […]
This additional investment brings total state support to nearly $2 billion under Gov. Youngkin’s leadership and an estimated $3.4 billion including contributions from local governments and federal matching funds RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced an additional $290 million budget investment to further support school construction and modernization […]
It’s the time of gifts and gift-giving – and also the time to remember to gift responsibly. The Virginia Lottery and the Virginia Council on Problem Gambling (VCPG) are reminding everyone that lottery tickets are never an appropriate gift for anyone younger than 18. In fact, it is against state […]