By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing Radford City Council at its February 23rd meeting, learned that a Radford native is now being considered for the Medal of Honor. Prior to the start of the meeting, American Legion Vice-Commander Dana Jackson told Council that the Navy Cross awarded to the late John […]
New River Community College will hold a Cyber Day event on Saturday, March 28. Cyber Day is an event where anyone can bring their laptops, desktops, tablets and phones for a free tune up and virus scan. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Edwards Hall […]
Larry Edward Crane of Bland, VA. passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026 at his home. Born in Radford, VA on April 10, 1950, he was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret Smith Crane and was one of three children. Larry was a devoted brother, uncle, and friend whose […]
BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech and Liberty have mutually agreed to cancel their football games scheduled for the 2029 and 2030 seasons. The Hokies and Flames were set to meet in Blacksburg in 2029 and in Lynchburg in 2030. The two programs will still face off twice in Blacksburg, in […]
October 26, 1945 – February 27, 2026 Thomas William Gee, 80, of Fairlawn, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Gee and Beatrice Coy Smith; brother, Charles; and sisters, Barbara, Martha and Maggie. Bill served as part of the Army National Guard […]
Virginians urged to check flood risk, protect their property and obtain flood insurance RICHMOND, Va. — The Department of Conservation and Recreation is recognizing March 8-14 as Virginia Flood Awareness Week to encourage Virginians to learn about flood risks in their communities and take steps to protect their families, homes […]
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of March. In the event of inclement weather (heavy snow, sleet, icy rain, etc.), traveling office hours may be rescheduled to avoid putting constituents at risk. If a County’s or City’s schools are closed, then its office […]
A “Family Fun Festival” will be held at New River Community College in Dublin on Saturday, March 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Edwards Hall. The Family Fun Festival will include a variety of activities for adults and children. Children’s activities will include face painting, a bouncy house, […]
Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Chumba Casino Toyota, celebrates` after winning his third race in a row to start the 2026 NASCAR season winning the NASCAR Cup Series DuraMax Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne at Circuit of The Americas on March 01, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James […]
Artists across the region are invited to take part in a one-day art show at the Winesett Center of the First Christian Church in Pulaski on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Organizers are currently seeking a few more artists to fill remaining exhibit spaces for […]
ROANOKE — Appalachian Power Company’s (APCo) Shoreline Management team will host walk-in Open Houses for property owners adjacent to the Claytor Project boundary to answer questions about the Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) and to assist with shoreline permit applications. The Open Houses will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 […]
RICHMOND, VA— From February 18, 2026, – February 24, 2026, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the recovery of firearms, the seizure of narcotics, the seizure of U.S. currency, and the investigation of multiple crimes […]