Pool building at Randolph Park burning
Reports are the pool building at Randolph Park in Dublin currently is on fire. Fire departments from all over Pulaski County hae responded. Smoke from the blaze could be seen in Pulaski. More later.
Heavy traffic, rain forecasted for Memorial Day Weekend
RICHMOND – Travel and weather forecasts for the 2023 Memorial Day weekend have the Virginia State Police strongly encouraging all drivers to be prepared before heading out to any holiday destination. Pack your patience for potential delays and congested highways due to significant traffic volume and inclement weather conditions. In […]
Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery Volunteers to Host Memorial Day Ceremony
Remembering and honoring our veterans—that’s the theme of the 2023 Memorial Day Ceremony hosted by the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin, VA on 29 May, 11:00 am. The Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery currently provides the final resting place for over 2,300 veterans and eligible dependents. In remembering and honoring […]
Cruisin’ for Free Camp
William Paine/The Patriot The Cruisin’ for Free Camp at Valley Harvest Ministries church took place under near perfect weather conditions on Sunday, May 21. By WILLIAM PAINE The Patriot Valley Harvest Ministries hosted the Cruisin’ for Free Camp last Sunday, as 77 classic vehicles filled the parking area of the […]
VDOT Alert: Crash on I-81
New: I-81S at 1.0 mile south of Junction US 11 and Virginia 100 South-Exit 89A. Incident: vehicle crash. The South left shoulder and left lane are closed. Last updated: Thu 05/25/2023 3:51 PM EDT
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Griffith Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Sackett v. EPA
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the below statement following today’s Supreme Court decision in Sackett v. EPA: “I have yet to read the full opinion but am excited that the Supreme Court decided Sackett v. EPA in a manner which limits the EPA’s claimed expansive authority. On first blush, […]
Hillsville man dies in single-vehicle crash in Carroll County
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Carroll County. The crash occurred May 6, 2023, at 12:15 a.m. on Route 743, less than a mile south of Route 956. A 2013 Dodge Dart was traveling north on Route 743 when it came into a curve and ran off […]
Griffith, Latta Applaud House Passage of Their HALT Fentanyl Act
Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) and Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) applauded House passage of their Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act, legislation to address the permanent scheduling of fentanyl analogues. “I am pleased the House has voted in favor of my critical legislation with Congressman Latta to permanently schedule deadly […]
Grice, Tigers Slam Door on Hokies
Box Score | Bracket DURHAM, N.C. (theACC.com) – Clemson entered this year’s Atlantic Coast Conference Baseball Championship as arguably the nation’s hottest team, and the Tigers again seized the moment when presented with an opening on Wednesday night. Clemson scored seven runs following a two-out Virginia Tech error in the […]
Second-Seeded Virginia Posts 15 Runs in Pool Play Opener
Virginiasports.com DURHAM, N.C. – No. 12 Virginia (45-11) opened up ACC Pool B Play on Wednesday with a 15-1, run-rule victory over Georgia Tech (30-27) in seven innings at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The 15 runs were the most ever by a Cavalier team in the ACC Tournament. In the process, […]
Obituary for Willard Leon Chinault
Willard Leon Chinault, 74, of Pulaski, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Lee and Audrey Chinault. He was a well-known horse farrier. Survivors include his daughter, Jessica Chinault; granddaughter, Audrey Mitchell; girlfriend, Jackie Vance; sister, Yvonne McConnell (Jeff); brother, Timmy Chinault (Donna); […]