RICHMOND — AARP Virginia has announced the top 25 communities across the state that best support residents of all ages, according to the newly updated 2024 AARP Livability Index™ website. This comprehensive, data-driven tool evaluates the key factors that shape quality of life as people age, including housing, transportation, neighborhood […]
William Sidney Cooke, 83, of Draper Virginia, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at his home. Bill was born on July 9, 1941, to his parents, Fred Sidney Cooke and Minnie Cooke who preceded him in death as well as his siblings: Mildred Malaski, Shirley […]
By TROY SARVER Patriot Publishing SALEM – Despite a 33-point first half outburst by Pulaski County, the Cougars still found themselves on the wrong end of the scoreboard at the end of the night as Salem came from behind in the second half to take a 56-40 victory over Pulaski […]
Pulaski, Va. – Calfee Park will play host to a special doubleheader between the Radford University Highlanders and the WVU Potomac State Catamounts on Friday, October 18th, with the first of two seven-inning tilts slated to begin at 5:00PM. Calfee Park is partnering with the United Way of Southwest […]
Friday Night High School Football Scores Abingdon 48, Marion 0 Alleghany 27, Carroll County 8 Altavista 74, Dan River 7 Appomattox 34, Nelson County 7 Bassett 42, Tunstall 0 Bruton 14, Tabb 10 Caroline 56, Chancellor 28 Chatham 41, William Campbell 0 Courtland 14, Spotsylvania 0 Craig County 58, Eastern […]
Domestic violence call in Dublin nearly turns deadly for officer; man jailed on variety of charges
RICHMOND, VA— Governor Glenn Youngkin, after being notified this afternoon that the Biden-Harris Department of Justice was filing a lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Virginia, released the following statement: “With less than 30 days until the election, the Biden-Harris Department of Justice is filing an unprecedented lawsuit against me and […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Virginia election officials Friday that accuses the state of striking names from voter rolls in violation of federal election law. The lawsuit filed Friday in U.S. District Court in Alexandria says that an executive order issued in […]
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that the National Park Service will reopen the Blue Ridge Parkway on Friday, October 11, 2024. This follows a previous announcement that the Blue Ridge Parkway would be closed indefinitely to clear debris caused by Hurricane Helene. Visitors are invited to come […]
Wayne Gordon VanValkenburg, age 83 of Dublin, died Friday, October 4, 2024. He was born on December 30, 1940, and was the son of the late Eloise Alice Croft and the late Floyd Vincent VanValkenburg. He was retired as a supervisor in the oil refinery business. In addition to his […]
By David Quesenberry Patriot Publishing As the Town of Dublin moves closer to the start of the new year, it will take on a different look and style from the past. By January 1st the Town will have a new Mayor, a new Town Manager, and new members of Council […]
RADFORD, VA – Live performances, vibrant sheepherding demonstrations, mouth-watering food, Scottish crafts, and activities for all ages-along with the thrilling heavyweight games-make the Radford Highlanders Festival a can’t-miss event. Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 12, when Radford University hosts this engaging celebration of Scots-Irish heritage. A collaboration between Radford […]