Washington and his men were defending New York City. On September 15, 1776, William Howe’s troops landed at Kip’s Bay, northeast of Manhattan along the East River. The American army was cut off and might not be able to retreat. General Howe had defeated Washington and his troops a couple […]
MANCHESTER, NH — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2026 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for […]
Kermit Dwayne Bailey, Sr., age 78 of Rock, West Virginia went home to be with the Lord Sunday, September 13, 2026 at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Kermit Bailey, Jr. and Christine Bailey. Born September 5, 1948 in Dott, West Virginia, he was the son of the late […]
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 19 The Time: 7:30 p.m. ET The Purse: $11,849,963 TV: USA, 7 p.m. ET Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 266.5 miles (500 Laps); […]
SALEM, Va. — The Department of Veterans Affairs today awarded more than $28.2 million in grants to 17 community organizations to help Veterans in FY 2027 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in Virginia. This funding is part of a record-high $1.17 billion in grants awarded to […]
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 979 – the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. This legislation directs federal agencies to issue a rule that compels automobile manufacturers to install AM radio for new vehicles. The bill now heads to the U.S. Senate for […]
By David Quesenberry Patriot Publishing The Town of Pulaski released a list of Town Council applicants at its September 15th meeting. A statement as read by Mayor Shannon Collins was as follows: In accordance with Virginia Code Section 24.2-228(A), the Town received applications from the following individuals for consideration to […]
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a series of measures to protect American communities from public health threats. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, helped advance these pieces of legislation or House counterparts through […]
Roanoke, VA. September 15, 2026 — Ridge View Bank is pleased to announce plans to open a new office in the New River Valley in 2027, pending regulatory approval. The new office will mark the bank’s fourth location overall. Located in Clifton Town Center off Peppers Ferry Road in Christiansburg, […]
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded New River Community Action, Inc., based in Radford, Virginia, a $69,434 grant. The funding supports local Head Start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Head Start projects are available for New […]
By DANIELLE REID Patriot Publishing The Thornspring Golf Club in Pulaski will be the site for the 8th Annual Hearts Behind The Badge Golf Tournament, being held on September 19th. Tee Off begins at 1 p.m. According to Amanda Phillips, Vice President of Pulaski County Hearts Behind The Badge, the […]
Dr. Kevin Siers Former Pulaski County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Siers has announced he will retire at the end of the current school year. The Roanoke Times is reporting Siers, now superintendent in Franklin County told the school board there he will be stepping down as superintendent at the […]