Virginia native Whit Babcock will transition to AD Emeritus and Special Advisor to university president and new athletics director through June 2029 Hokiesports.com BLACKSBURG – After 12 years of leadership that reshaped Virginia Tech Athletics, Whit Babcock announced today that he will transition from his role as the director of […]
By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing At its April meeting, the Dublin Town Council considered a proposal to establish a monthly farmer’s market on the grounds of the Dublin Town Center. Savannah Ramsey and Lane Rodriguez proposed that a monthly farmer’s market based on the “Good Neighbor Market” model could be […]
If you or someone you know is considering suicide please call the suicide hotline at 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. By Julianna Brown Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. – Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a House bill to decriminalize suicide after the legislation has failed to pass in previous years. Del. […]
The Fort Chiswell Pioneer Baseball Team is undefeated no more as they came up short in a big comeback effort in Stokes County on Wednesday night and dropped their first game of the year 8-6. Down 8-0 going into the sixth inning, the Fort finally figured out the Sauras starting […]
By Dan McCaleb (The Center Square) – A federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on 11 counts of wire and bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering, FBI Director Kash Patel and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the indictment Tuesday from a grand […]
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today celebrated new laws to protect workers during health and family emergencies, strengthen protections for working Virginians, and invest in Virginia’s workforce. The General Assembly accepted the Governor’s amendments to landmark legislation creating Virginia’s new paid family and medical leave program, which will empower […]
By Shirleen Guerra (The Center Square) – A Virginia circuit court judge has blocked certification of a special election tied to the state’s redistricting amendment, with state officials preparing to appeal the decision and candidate filing deadline five weeks away. The referendum was decided by voters Tuesday. With all precincts […]
PULASKI, Va. — LewisGale Hospital Pulaski recently recognized Bob Grant, patient care tech on the Behavioral Health Unit, with the BEE Award for providing compassionate, thoughtful care that made a meaningful difference for a patient. While checking vital signs on a Saturday morning, Grant asked a patient whether they were […]
CHRISTIANSBURG, VA (April 22, 2026) — The Community Health Center of the New River Valley (CHCNRV) today received a $100,000 gift from Bud Foster’s Lunch Pail Defense Foundation in support of its “A New Home for Health, Healing and Hope” Capital Campaign. The donation will underwrite two pediatric medical treatment rooms […]
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Jack Link’s 500 The Place: Talladega Superspeedway Track Length: 2.66 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Sunday, April 26 The Time: 3 p.m. ET The Purse: $11,233,037 TV: FOX & FOX Deportes, 1:30 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 500.08 miles (188 Laps); […]
Owen Jackson and Isaac Haislip each collected two hits a-piece in the 11-0 Fort Chiswell win over the Bland County Bears. Jackson also tossed four innings surrendering only one hit and striking out nine batters. Brody Musser came on in the fifth segment and retired three Bear via strikeout and […]
The Pulaski County Board of Supervisors to open a hub to house the Pulaski County Office of Prevention and Recovery and collocate programs and complimenting agencies focused on building citizen wellness, encouraging community engagement, and supporting an array of prevention and recovery efforts. The Office of Prevention and Recovery, created […]