July 2026

Virginia lit the fuse for American independence

July 8, 2026 PVNPublisher 0

By Art Candenquist, Historian and Columnist Boston and Massachusetts have always been considered the powder keg behind the American Revolution. Virginia lit the fuse for that powder keg of independence in May 1776. Parades cover […]

Picnic and festival at Hall School House a success

July 8, 2026 PVNPublisher 0

July 8, 1908 — The picnic and festival at Hall School House, near Kimball, on the Fourth, was a big success. The money raised — some $50 net — will be used in the purchase of […]

Luray names Lt. Foster interim police chief

July 7, 2026 PVNPublisher 0

Town seeking applicants for chief position at $80-85K starting annual salary ~ PVN staff report LURAY, July 7 — Late Tuesday afternoon, the Luray Police Department issued a press release announcing that “Lt. Lonnie W. Foster […]

Pretty On Y’all celebrates successful relocation

July 7, 2026 PVNPublisher 0

Arts and crafts outlet moves to bigger building on Campbell Street By Joe Paldino LURAY, June 27 – A stream of family, friends, and supporters convened at the Pretty On Y’all ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating […]

Serious breakdown at electric plant on the river

July 7, 2026 PVNPublisher 0

July 7, 1908 — The electric plant on the river had a serious breakdown on last Sunday night about 10 o’clock. The machinery was running at its normal speed with a very light load when suddenly […]

Official Voting Information for Aug. 4 Republican primary; register by July 24

July 6, 2026 PVNPublisher 0

Official Voting Information The Constitution of Virginia requires that you be registered in the precinct in which you live to be qualified to vote. The Republican Primary Election will be held on August 4, 2026; […]