RICHMOND, VA — From June 3, 2026, through June 9, 2026, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the seizure of narcotics and the investigation of multiple crimes throughout the Commonwealth. Operation Highlights Firearms […]
Virginia State Police Offer Tips to Avoid Scams Ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15) RICHMOND – Virginia State Police is offering a number of “To Do’s” and “Not to Do’s” to avoid falling prey to monetary or identity scams. June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness […]
Pulaski County and the New River Valley remain in a severe drought.
Plan Will Focus on Affordability, Reliability, and Resiliency for Families and Businesses Public Input Survey Will Be Open Through July 31, 2026 RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the launch of a statewide public input process to inform the 2026 Virginia Energy Plan (VEP), a ten-year roadmap for […]
Above: in 2025, grant recipients celebrated at the CFNRV’s annual grantee reception. Photo by Three Bird Photography. Blacksburg, Virginia; Thursday, June 11, 2026: The Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV) is accepting applications for its two annual grant programs. The CFNRV’s Responsive Grant program offers operational support to […]
Eight local artists recently completed training sessions sponsored by the Fine Arts Center. On May 29, eight artists from the New River Valley completed an eight-week training program in Entrepreneurship–a unique opportunity in Southwest Virginia. The Artrepreneurship Program was developed and delivered by the Fine Arts Center for the New […]
Bexley Ann Vaughn was born peacefully sleeping on June 5, 2026 at New River Medical Center in Christiansburg, VA. Though she did not take a breath on this earth she was deeply treasured, longed for and brought immeasurable love to her family. Bexley Ann is survived by her loving parents, Drake […]
Notes: The Dublin Hugh School Class of 1971 will be holding a 55th Reunion on Saturday, August 29th, 2026, at the Dublin Alumni Shelter at Randolph Park in Dublin, Virginia. There will be a catered luncheon. We are in the process of trying to find and contact everyone who was […]
ESTATE SALE Humongous Estate Sale 6005 Bopp Hill Rd. Pulaski,VA June 11-13 and June 25-26 7:00am – 7:00 pm each day Rain or shine- its inside on three levels of the house Furniture, Refrigerator, Freezer, 2 Digital Pianos, Tools, Books, Antiques, SO MUCH MORE! YARD SALES Huge Yard Sale: […]
September 1, 1939 – June 7, 2026 Ellen Susanne Zander, 86, of Pulaski, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and a former teacher. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, […]
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA The Place: Pocono Raceway Track Length: 2.5 Mile Asphalt Paved Tri-oval The Date: Sunday, June 14 The Time: 3 p.m. ET The Purse: $11,233,037 TV: Prime, 2 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 400 […]
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA 1136 AM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026 …STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PULASKI…GILES…CRAIG…SOUTHWESTERN ROCKBRIDGE…NORTHEASTERN TAZEWELL…BOTETOURT…ROANOKE…BLAND…BEDFORD…AMHERST… MONTGOMERY…SOUTHERN MERCER AND SOUTHERN MONROE COUNTIES…THE CITY OF BUENA VISTA…THE CITY OF RADFORD…THE CITY OF SALEM…THE CITY OF LYNCHBURG AND THE CITY OF ROANOKE THROUGH 1230 PM EDT… […]