Tech’s winning streak halted at two games Hokiesports.com BLACKSBURG – The Virginia Tech football team fell to Wake Forest 30-23 Saturday afternoon at Lane Stadium as a second half comeback fell short. The result drops the Hokies to 2-4 on the season and 1-1 in ACC play. In a tightly contested […]
By TROY SARVER Patriot Publishing CHRISTIANSBURG – The third time proved to be the charm Friday night for Christiansburg placekicker Mason King. King belted a 19-yard field goal as time expired after having two previous attempts nullified due to penalties. Tthe Blue Demons won their first game of the season […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Sometimes going on the road for a game can be tough. It was very tough on the Radford Bobcats Friday night as they traveled to Vinton to take on the Class 3 William Byrd Terriers. Byrd throttled the Bobcats for a 35-7 win. Byrd’s two […]
Week 6 High School Football Scores Cave Spring 15, Blacksburg 12 Patrick Henry 49, Salem 7 Liberty Christian 41, Franklin County 14 William Byrd 35, Radford 7 Christiansburg 34, Pulaski County 31 Glenvar 44, Carroll County 19 Floyd County 21, Patrick County 14 Virginia 27, Virginia 10 Giles 59, Auburn […]
October 23, 1973 – October 1, 2025 Sadie Ann McGuire, age 51 of Radford, Virginia passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at the Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. Born in Radford, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Patsy McGuire Dirk. She was also preceded in death by […]
Friday, October 3, 2025 – The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Foundation, whose board is based in Radford, Virginia, a $500,000 grant for workforce development. The funding will support the training of 200 individuals, service to 100 businesses and eight workforce development initiatives. […]
James Richard Semones, age 78, son of the late Imogene Elewellyn Knowles Semones and the late Burley Edward Semones, died September 19, 2025. All services have been private, and held at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by […]
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued Executive Directive 14, Directing the Promulgation of Regulations to Secure the Health, Safety, Privacy, Dignity and Respect for All Virginians in Sex Separated Spaces. “The health and safety of women and girls in sex separated spaces and participating in athletic competitions is […]
Monday 10/06/25 Region Golf: @ Draper Valley 9 am Tuesday 10/07/25 Volleyball: Blacksburg @ Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Thursday 10/09/25 Volleyball: Pulaski Co. @ Hidden Valley JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Friday 10/10/25 Varsity Football: Graham @ Pulaski Co. 7 pm Saturday 10/11/25 Cross Country: Cougar Clash @ Randolph Park 9 am […]
Jennifer and Matt Smith have been doing haunted houses for over a decade and Nightmare on Main is among their best work. (William Paine photos/Patriot Publishing) By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing “We scare because we care,” said Jennifer Smith, as I greeted her in front of the soon to […]
By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing Radford City Council’s second meeting of September was dominated by discussions over whether to grant a rezoning request made by members of New River Valley Community Action (NRVCA). The rezoning is controversial because NRVCA plans to rent several units to people who have a […]
Photo courtesy of Dan Olayvar Mark Reece Cahill, 11, who attends Blacksburg Middle School took first place in the Biggest Fish contest during this year’s Pulaski County Kids Fish Day at BSA Camp Powhatan in Hiwassee and was presented with this free mount of his 6.15 pound, 23-inch trout. The […]