As Americans celebrated the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in early July 1776, the war for that independence was already spreading across the colonies. While many people think of the Revolution’s largest battles taking place in New York, New Jersey, or Massachusetts, Maryland experienced its own major clash only […]
Robert “Bob” Ford Ledford, age 81 of Pulaski, died early Monday morning, July 20, 2026 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Pulaski County on September 16, 1944, and was the son of the late Vera Faye Ford Ledford, and the late Elmer Ledford. Bob graduated from Pulaski […]
By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing The Pulaski Town Council at a special meeting held Monday night, approved a resolution suspending Councilman Steven Erickson in light of his felony arrests involving receipt and distribution of child sexual abuse material. The resolution also requested Erickson’s resignation from Council and initiated proceedings to […]
Joann Bishop Dalton (affectionately known as “Nannie”) peacefully passed away on the morning of July 26, 2026, with her loving husband of 69 years, Jerry Dalton, by her bedside. Born on October 13, 1937, she was 88 years old. In life, Joann was feisty, to say the least. She was […]
Debra “Debi” Mae Rhodes Barker, age 69 of Pulaski passed away Monday, July 20, 2026. Born March 6, 1957 in Danville, Virginia she was the daughter of the late Howard Franklin & Heather Smith Rhodes. She was also preceded in death by her loving companion, soul mate and fiancée just […]
There has been an adjustment to the 2026 Pulaski County High School Football schedule. The varsity football game versus Graham High School, originally scheduled for Friday, October 9, has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 10. Updated Game Information: Saturday, October 10, 2026 Varsity Football: Pulaski County @ Graham High School […]
Virginia’s First Industrial Facility Authority is holding a special called meeting of its Board of Directors on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Pulaski County Innovation Center, New River Room at 9:30AM The items to be discussed are – Closed Session – Project Goose Request from Pulaski County for an […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today that Virginia Tech President Timothy D. Sands has ascended to the role of Chair of the ACC Board of Directors and Pittsburgh Chancellor and CEO Joan Gabel will serve as Vice-Chair for the 2026-27 academic year. The ACC Board of […]
The list of forecasted highway projects is now online. These are projects that may impact traffic traveling in the 12-county Salem Transportation District over the next week. Work schedules and construction project timelines are always subject to change and weather dependent. New information is noted by “New” and updates are […]
By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service SPEEDWAY, Ind.—Corey Heim stood on the frontstretch at Indianapolis Motor Speedway drained from the effort it took to win one of the NASCAR Cup Series’ Crown Jewel races—the Brickyard 400. In a race that produced an unexpected winner and an unexpected millionaire, Heim held […]
The Pulaski River Turtles (23-19) beat Burlington, 5-3 to stay one game back of Danville in the East Division of the Appalachian League season with three regular season games to go. The River Turtles travel to Bluefield on Tuesday and Wednesday before finishing the regular season Thursday in Calfee Park […]
As we are learning more about this situation, we, like the community we serve, are shocked by the seriousness of the allegations against Mr. Erickson. As elected officials and representatives of the Town of Pulaski, we have a responsibility to navigate this appropriately and to make sure that the citizens’ […]