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 […]
Roy Lee Riggins, age 77 of Hillsville, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at the New River Medical Center in Christiansburg, VA. Roy was born on December 9, 1948, in Barren Springs, VA. to the late Elmer F. and Nanny V. DeHart Riggins. Along with his parents Roy is […]
RICHMOND, VA — From June 17, 2026, through June 23, 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 […]
32-man roster for doubleheader at the National Training Complex in Cary announced CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The Appalachian League announced its Select Team roster for the doubleheader against the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team (CNT) Stars and Stripes squads June 29 at the National Training Complex in Cary, N.C. The […]
Thursday, June 25, 2026 – In a 6-3 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a major victory for gun rights. A Hawaii state law originally put unconstitutional restrictions on concealed carry gun owners. This ruling comes as Virginia begins to enforce a new state law effective July 1, 2026, which […]
Above: members of the CFNRV team celebrate as the Giving Day website passes the $1 million mark. Blacksburg: The Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV) is ecstatic to announce that for the first time in its 13-year history, the GiveLocalNRV Giving Day surpassed $1 million raised for […]