The Patriot and The Southwest Times will accept Open Forum letters on the upcoming November election through Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. All letters MUST include the name of the writer and a daytime phone number for verification. Only one letter per writer in a 30-day period. Letters can […]
Bedford, VA — Democratic nominee for Congress Joy Powers on Monday formally challenged Congressman Morgan Griffith to participate in three public debates across Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District before voters cast their ballots this November. In a letter sent directly to Griffith, Powers proposed holding one debate in far Southwest Virginia, […]
March 15, 1971 – August 22, 2026 William Lee Belcher, 55, of Dublin, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, August 22, 2026. He was employed with Kollmorgen and a U. S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Lee and Shirley Louise Goforth Belcher. Survivors include his daughter, […]
The Virginia Construction Trades Academy (VCTA) is an exciting new school in Bristol, Virginia that provides hands-on-training in the construction trades. The new trades school offers nine (9) construction trades for the Tri-Cities. The programs are designed as full-time, 40 hours per week for 16 weeks with real-world, hands-on education. […]
BRISTOL, Va. – Virginia State Police (VSP) and the City of Bristol, Va., Police Department (BVPD) has arrested a 47-year-old man following a fatal shooting and barricade situation which occurred early Sunday (Aug. 23, 2026) morning in the City of Bristol. The incident began at approximately 2:40 a.m. Sunday […]
SALEM, Va. — The Salem VA Health Care System will hold a Summer VetFest Veteran Enrollment Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, August 29, at the Salem VA Medical Center, 1970 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA. The event, open to all Veterans, their family members and caregivers, will be […]
David Lee Burton, Sr. completed his life’s journey on August 20, 2026, at his home. Born June 24, 1955, in Pulaski, Virginia, he was the son of the late Lawrence Oakley Burton, Sr. and Anna Arner. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Lawrence Burton, Jr. David was hard-working, […]
Virginia State Police is investigating a shooting on Interstate 77 in Carroll County that occurred around 8:50 this morning (Aug. 22, 2026). It appears to have stemmed from a road-rage incident. Two sisters, ages 12 and 20, were each shot in the leg. Both were flown to a North Carolina […]
Aug. 23 Homecoming Please join us for Homecoming at Memorial Christian Church in Draper on Sunday, August 23, at 11:00 AM. The event will feature singing by The Redeemer’s, with lunch to follow. Everyone is welcome to attend. Aug. 26 Revival Pulaski Christian Church will hold revival […]
TRUCKS FOR SALE For Sale: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 truk, red, straight shift, excellent condition 6-speed. $10,000. To see and test drive, call Charles 540-616-6400 or 540-616-5200. Motorcycles for Sale For Sale: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard C50T, 800 cc, garage kept, in excellent condition, in Draper. Asking $3,500. Call […]
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia will meet Arkansas in the Capital Showcase on Sunday, Nov. 8 at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., the Gazelle Group announced Friday (Aug. 21). The game will tip off at 1 p.m. and be televised nationally on ESPN. Tickets go on sale to the […]
August 21 – 28, 2026 The list of forecasted highway projects is now online. These are projects that may impact traffic traveling in the 12-county Salem Transportation District over the next week. Work schedules and construction project timelines are always subject to change and weather dependent. New information is noted […]