RICHMOND, VA – Amid this historic drought, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) reminds outdoor enthusiasts to keep low water and increased fire danger in mind as they head outdoors. Despite the low water, most DWR boating access sites remain useable. However, boaters should inspect any launch they are […]
Kenneth (Butch) Earl Pack, 76 went home to be with the Lord on June 25 th , 2026 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents Fletcher and Jessie Pack, sisters, Sadie Alice Pack, Mildred Simmons and brothers, Eston (Pete) Pack and Herbert Pack. Also preceded […]
By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing Citizens once again Monday night expressed their opposition and displeasure to the Board of Supervisors over the prospect of a data center being located in the Commerce Park in the county. At the center of some of the comments was a performance agreement between […]
By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing The Dublin Town Council at its June meeting approved the town’s budget for the FY 2026-2027 fiscal year. The total budget approved for the fiscal year was $6,961,014. The General Fund was approved at $2,501,178 and the Enterprise Fund at $4,559,863. Town Manager Darrin […]
By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing The Pulaski County Board of Supervisors at its June meeting Monday night took action on several zoning requests and made appointments to two positions. The Board heard a rezoning request from Leah Wietrzykowski for a rezoning of her property at 6308 Parrott Mountain Road […]
By Shirleen Guerra (The Center Square) – Data centers can help lower taxes and generate revenue for local governments, according to speakers at a National Taxpayers Union discussion Tuesday. The discussion focused on two reports released in May saying data centers benefit taxpayers through property tax revenue, business investment and […]
By A’ME DALTON Friends of Claytor Lake (FOCL) Veterans from across the region gathered at Claytor Lake on June 7 for the 14th annual Veterans Fish Day, a community tradition dedicated to honoring those who served our nation through a day of fishing, fellowship, and appreciation. The event brought […]
By Shirleen Guerra (The Center Square) – A Virginia judge denied a request Thursday to temporarily block the state’s new assault firearms restrictions, leaving them on track to take effect July 1 while a lawsuit challenging the law moves forward. Spotsylvania County Circuit Judge William E. Glover denied a preliminary […]
From Virginia Tech As our nation’s celebration of its 250th birthday approaches, experts in history and political science at Virginia Tech can provide perspectives on how far the United States of America has advanced since its founding and the issues that will influence where it goes next. Reflections on equality […]
On June 21, 2026, Cecil’s Chapel Church had the honor of hosting representatives from the 40th Masonic District to recognize St. John the Baptist day, which is June 24th. This day honors the birth of St. John the Baptist. This significant Christian observance marks the prophet’s role as the […]
A photo by Joseph Pack of Fairlawn of cloud reflections on Pandapas Pond (above), taken during the club’s outing, won The Radford Photo Club’s June Reflections challenge. Allison Franklin of Pulaski won the open theme challenge with a photo taken at Beagle Ridge Herb Farm in Wytheville. They grow lavender […]
RITA FAYE HAMBLIN CROY, 55, of Radford, VA, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born May 8,1971 in Pulaski, VA, the daughter of Judas Robert Hamblin & Louise Marie Brunk McKinney. Rita loved getting outside, enjoyed taking rides and loved being out in […]