Staff Report The state Joint Commission on Health Care has released its draft report on the Financial Condition of Virginia’s Rural Hospitals for the Governor and the Virginia General Assembly, and the findings are making news this weekend. Within the commission’s report is an analysis by the Center for Healthcare […]
The Pulaski River Turtles got their first win of the 2026 Appalachian League season on Saturday, beating Johnson City 11-6. The win puts the River Turtles’ record at 1-2 on the season. All the teams in the league are off Sunday. Pulaski returns to action Monday on the road at […]
Lewis Wallace “Peewee” Riddle, 79, beloved husband, dad, and grandfather, of the Little Creek Community of Pulaski County, passed away due to long illness at Pulaski Health and Rehab on June 5th, 2026. Born July 21, 1946 in Giles County, VA, he was the son of the late Lewis Franklin […]
Samantha Louise Selby, age 60 of Radford passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at the New River Valley Medical Center. Born January 18, 1966 in Bethesda, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Walter M. Selby, Jr. & Barbara L. Holt. She was also preceded in death by her […]
Pulaski’s rally in the bottom of the ninth inning fell just short Friday night as the River Turtles dropped their second straight to Johnson City, 11-10. Pulaski scored one run in the home half of the ninth and had two runners on base, but a groundout to third ended the […]
RICHMOND, VA — From May 27, 2026, through June 2, 2026, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the seizure of narcotics and the investigation of multiple crimes throughout the Commonwealth. Operation Highlights Firearms Recovery […]
By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing The Pulaski Town Council approved the budget for FY 2026-2027 at its Tuesday night meeting, but unexpectedly reversed a previous decision concerning the zoning definition for temporary housing shelters. Council unanimously approved the budget for the upcoming fiscal year which is appropriated as follows: General […]
By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing Radford City Council received an update on the audits being performed on the City’s finances during its May 11th meeting. City Manager Todd Meredith told Council that all documentation had been submitted to the auditing firm drafting the regular annual audit. Work had also begun […]
The Pulaski River Turtles went down to defeat Thursday night in Calfee Park, 12-4 at the hands of the Johnson City Doughboys in both teams’ 2026 Appalachian League opener. The Doughboys jumped out in front 7-0 before the Turtles could score. Leading 7-4 in the ninth, Johnson City tacked on […]
The Pulaski County School Board will meet on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm for the regular scheduled board meeting. There will be a closed session prior to the regular scheduled meeting. The meeting location is 100 Northwood Drive, Pulaski, VA 23401. The meeting will be streamed live […]
Alumnus won MVP at 2022 ACC tournament, owns professional basketball experience Hokiesports.com BLACKSBURG – Hunter Cattoor will make his return to Carilion Clinic Court at Cassell Coliseum in 2026, this time as an assistant coach for the Hokies, Mike Young announced Thursday. An athlete who was originally committed to Coach Young at Wofford, Cattoor followed […]
A historic show of support will strengthen Hokie athletics and extend innovative Honors College learning experiences Hokiesports.com BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech recently received its largest commitment ever. The unprecedented, $75 million in support will advance the university’s ambitious athletics strategy and expand one of its most innovative academic programs. A majority […]