By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Playing on Senior Night in the Cougar Den the Cougars would battle one of the top five teams in Class 3 state rankings in Hidden Valley. The Cougars would come up on the short end of the score, 81-68. Pulaski County would come out on fire […]
RICHMOND, VA— From February 5, 2026 – February 11, 2026, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the recovery of firearms, the seizure of narcotics, the seizure of U.S. currency, and the investigation of multiple crimes […]
Stacy Compton Named General Manager of the Facility Pulaski County, VA (February 13, 2026) – Pulaski County Motorsports Park has announced the 2026 racing schedule at the legendary track. The track will host the inaugural IHRA Stock Car Series event on March 21st, before beginning its Weekly Racing series on […]
Alvin Ray Ward, Sr., age 59 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 in his home. Born November 6, 1966, he was the son of Bobby Lee Ward and the late Joyce K. Ward. Alvin is survived by his Father – Bobby Lee Ward – Pulaski Brother – Timothy L. (Nicole) […]
The Fort Chiswell Varsity Boys Basketball Team dismantled George Wythe for the second time this year on Thursday night at the Fort 69-56. It was the fourth game in just six days with the one more district game to go with the Auburn Eagles on Friday night in Riner. The […]
Lisa Shawn Hall Tribbett, 59, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on February 5, 2026. She was born on March 6, 1966, in Radford, Virginia. Lisa dedicated 23 years of service to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, where she was known for her kindness, dedication, and warm spirit. She loved lighthouses and […]
Monday 02/16/26 Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Patrick Henry JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Varsity Girls Basketball: Patrick Henry @ Pulaski Co. 6 pm Region Girls Wrestling: Zone 4 Qualifier @ Franklin Co. 9:30 am (Day 2) Wednesday 02/18/26 Spring Sports Coaches Meeting: Little Theater 3:30 pm Thursday 02/19/26 Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ […]
By MIKE WILLIAMS Patriot Publishing The Fairlawn Volunteer Fire Department is once again this week reaching out to residents and businesses in its coverage area to raise financial support through its letter campaign appeal. According to Freddy Smith, the department’s second treasurer who has been with the department for over […]
By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing The Radford City Council began its work on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget on Monday evening with a budget work session with the City Manager and Finance Staff. First order of business was a review of the budget calendar by City Manager Todd Meredith. He […]
Statewide 4 p.m. burning law in effect Feb. 15 through April 30 CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Joining fire departments across the Commonwealth, the Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) announces the start of spring fire season. Virginia’s statewide burning law – which prohibits outdoor burning between midnight and 4 p.m. – is in […]
February 9, 1928-February 5, 2026 Breeman Alva Thompson passed away peacefully at home on February 5, 2026. He now rests in the arms of our Lord and Savior. Born on February 9, 1928, Breeman was the son of Jeff and Virgie Thompson, who preceded him in death. He was also […]
Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 zone Jalapeno Lime Chevrolet, poses for a photo during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) By HOLLY CAIN NASCAR Wire Service DAYTONA BEACH, […]