The Governor Signed Bills to Raise Minimum Wage to $15 per Hour, Bring New Workers to Virginia’s Offshore Wind Industry, & Connect High School Students with Apprenticeships RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today signed into law legislation to incrementally increase the state minimum wage to $15 per hour, secure […]
May 15, 1953 – April 3, 2026 Dorothy Ann Cumbee, age 72, of Pulaski, Virginia, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026. Born May 15, 1953, Dorothy was known for her quiet strength, kind heart, and deep love for her family and friends. She touched many lives with her gentle spirit […]
Artists in the New River Valley have the opportunity to hone their entrepreneurial skills Pulaski, VA, April 8, 2026. A new economic development program is launching in Pulaski County specifically for artists. The Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley has developed and is hosting an eight-week program for […]
Carol Jane Church, age 79 of Pulaski, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026 at the Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born December 29, 1946 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Clarence W. Lovern & Alice Hughes. She was also preceded in death by her husband Clarence W. […]
Hokiesports BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech Hokies football has announced that its 2026 Spring Game, presented by Eagle Construction, will kick off at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 18 at Lane Stadium. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. The annual spring showcase will provide Hokie […]
Five teen artists from Southwest Virginia were honored with medals in the Scholastic Art Awards Pulaski, VA, April 8. The Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley is proud to announce that five students from the Southwest Virginia Region have been honored with awards at the national level for […]
The Governor Signed Bills to Increase the Supply of Housing Families Can Afford, Cut Red Tape for Patients, & Address High Utility Costs RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today signed legislation to address the high cost of housing, healthcare, and utilities across the Commonwealth. The Governor signed bills […]
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Food City 500 The Place: Bristol Motor Speedway Track Length: 0.533 Mile Concrete Oval The Date: Sunday, April 12 The Time: 3 p.m. ET The Purse: $11,233,037 TV: FS1 & FOX Deportes, 2 p.m. ET Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 266.5 miles (500 […]
Brody Musser drove in 5 runs on three hits to lead Fort Chiswell past GW 12-5 on Tuesday in Wytheville. The Pioneers compiled 14 total hits as Isaac Haislip and Musser eah had three a piece while Mac Phillips, Brady Moore, and Cooper Davis ended the day with two each. […]
By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing The Radford City Council at a special budget meeting Monday night, discussed their concerns and options on the proposed budget for FY 2026-2027. City Manager Todd Meredith reviewed some budget information presented at Council’s last meeting on April 1st. He said that several factors were […]
Prince Phinazee Banks, 66, of Radford, Va passed away on March 27, 2026. Prince fought until the very end overcoming many of the challenges that came his way; he truly never gave up. He was the family member/friend that you could count on when in need. He and his wife […]
Yard and Food Sale: May 7-8-9 at Barren Springs Holiness Church, 818 Gardner Road. Hot dogs, hamburgers, macaroni salad, potato salad and desserts. The Robinson Tract Community is having a Community Wide Yard Sale in our community on April 17th and April 18th from 8 a..m. to 3 p.m. […]