Funding will support revitalization of derelict structures into mixed-use developments RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today $1.5 million in Mixed Use on Main Street (MUMS) funding for three projects located in the city of Hopewell and the towns of Marion and Pulaski. The projects will transform a vacant property […]
By Shelby Warren Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — A measure that would require citizens to demonstrate competence before purchasing a firearm was continued to next year, as lawmakers plan to work on the larger issue about prerequisites to gun ownership. Sen. Angelia Williams Graves, D-Norfolk, introduced Senate Bill 522 […]
ROANOKE, Va. – A Roanoke, Virginia man, whose online threats posted this week to a Snapchat group used by students at Patrick Henry High School caused public schools in Roanoke to close today, was arrested on a federal criminal complaint. Stephen Karl Johnson, 35, was arrested today after an investigation […]
Delegate Ballard and Delegate Obenshain’s Statement on the House Budget Proposal Budget includes funds to support labor and delivery services at hospitals RICHMOND, VA – Delegate Jason Ballard (R-Giles) and Delegate Chris Obenshain (R-Montgomery) today released the following statement on the passing of the House Appropriations Committee’s budget proposal, which includes funding […]
Pulaski County’s Hannah Keefer, Jaden Lawson and Lane Nester all were named to spots on this year’s All-Region teams in girls and boys basketball. Keefer was named First Team All-Region 3D on the girls team, while Jaden Lawson was among the Honorable Mention selections. On the boy’s team, Lane Nester […]
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From Pulaski County School Superintendent Rob Graham: We are experiencing a rise in sickness in Pulaski County as well as the New River Valley (NRV). I understand that we have many students and staff members who are dealing with Flu A, Flu B, COVID, Strep Throat, etc. Please know that […]
Moog Industrial is closing its plant in Radford. A Facebook post by Radford Mayor David Horton confirmed what The Patriot had learned on Wednesday. The closing reportedly will be completed by January of 2025, with operations at the West Rock Road facility being ramped down in the months leading to […]
CHRISTIANSBURG, VA – The Town of Christiansburg Police Department is continuing to investigate a series of posts being shared around social media. Christiansburg police are aware of community concerns regarding threats posted on social media in the last 24 hours. Detectives have been working diligently to determine the source of […]
Average gasoline prices in Virginia have risen 11.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.23/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 4,081 stations in Virginia. Prices in Virginia are 26.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 2.6 cents per gallon higher than a year […]
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) joins fire departments across Virginia to announce spring fire season and raise awareness of the statewide burning law, in effect from Feb. 15 through April 30. The law prohibits outdoor burning before 4 p.m. when the fire is within 300 feet […]
Washington, D.C. – U.S. commercial gaming revenue reached an annual record of $66.5 billion in 2023, according to the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. The total surpasses 2022’s previous high of $60.5 billion by 10 percent, marking the industry’s third-straight record revenue year. The year was punctuated by all-time high […]