RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin directed the Virginia State Police to open a criminal investigation into allegations of school-funded abortions in Fairfax County. The investigation comes after a report published detailed allegations of school staff members allegedly facilitating minors to get abortions without parental consent. “I am deeply concerned […]

DUBLIN, Va. — Renovations are underway at what will become one of the largest and most versatile indoor sports and event complexes in Virginia and the future hub for recreation, athletics, and entertainment in Pulaski County. “This project represents a transformational investment by the Board of Supervisors in the health, […]

If you’ve purchased reserved seating tickets for Pulaski County High School football games, we kindly ask that you reach out to Kim Alger to confirm your seating for the upcoming season. As we work to fill the very big shoes of Fran Shelton, who faithfully handled this for many years […]

Congratulations to Bruce and Tabatha Padgett from Barren Springs (pictured with granddaughter Jocie) who won the quilt from our recent Draper Community Park Fundraiser. Thank you to everyone who supported the park and purchased tickets.

RADFORD – The Virginia Board of Education has unanimously approved the creation of the New River Valley Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, marking the first new Governor’s School approved in the commonwealth since 2009. The innovative academic-year, half-day program will serve gifted and advanced high school students across […]

New initiatives will expand workforce capacity, modernize oversight, and enhance safety and quality for nursing home residents across the Commonwealth RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today signed Executive Order 52, launching a series of initiatives to strengthen oversight of nursing homes in Virginia, ensuring that nursing homes meet the […]

Virginia State Police is investigating a double fatal crash that occurred Saturday (Aug. 9, 2025) at 1:47 a.m. on Route 89 in Grayson County. A 2016 Nissan Rogue was travelling southbound on Route 89 (Skyline Highway), near Route 886, when it drifted off of the right side of the road […]

Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Friday (Aug. 8, 2025) at 6:00 a.m. on Interstate 81southbound at the Virginia-Tennessee Stateline. A 2012 Cadillac SRX was driving southbound on Interstate 81 in the center lane when it was unable to avoid a pedestrian that was […]

By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing   Tuesday’s meeting of the Pulaski Town Council began shortly after several members of the administration and the council members themselves returned from the National Night Out event held in Jackson Park earlier that evening. National Night Out is an annual event promoting partnerships between […]

RICHMOND, VA—From July 30 to August 5, 2025, 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 throughout the […]