Wednesday, October 7, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced an $89.7 million loan for the Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board. This loan will support capacity and safety improvement projects on I-81, including the addition of dedicated truck climbing lanes, extension of exit ramps and replacement of aging bridges. […]
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Bank of America 400 The Place: Charlotte Motor Speedway Track Length: 1.5 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Sunday, October 11 The Time: 3 p.m. ET The Purse: $11,233,037 TV: USA, 2:30 p.m. ET Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 400 miles (267 Laps); Stage […]
Undoubtedly, you have heard the little poem about Christopher Columbus sailing off in search of India in 1492. It’s a cute rhyme used to teach children about Columbus, but there is much more to the story than we’ve learned in school. During the month of October, we are going […]
It is with a mix of sorrow and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Druscilla “Dru” Martin Henderson, 82, of Pulaski, Virginia on September 30, 2026. She died peacefully at Commonwealth Senior Living at Radford following several debilitating illnesses. Dru was born in Pulaski, Virginia on December 2, […]
SHAWSVILLE, Va. — Pulaski County Cross Country turned in a pair of top-10 performances Wednesday at the East Mont Invitational at Camp Alta Mons as the Cougars continued their push toward the championship portion of the season. Sophomore Cecil Black led the Pulaski boys, placing 10th overall in 19:15.07 to […]
By Holly Cain NASCAR Wire Service LAS VEGAS – Play the ball where it lies. That’s what Denny Hamlin conceded of his competitive philosophy at the midpoint of the 10-race Chase to crown the 2026 champion. And frankly, that’s advice most of the title challengers could benefit […]
Wythe County, VA- The Wythe County Sheriff’s Office will be launching a Vehicle Based Enforcement (VBE) Work Zone Safety Program in the active construction zone of I-77. Speed studies conducted in 2026 at this work zone identified a significant problem with speeding in this area, recording 4,341 violations in a […]
The American colonies were at war, but no one knew how it would end. British soldiers and American militiamen had already fought at Lexington and Concord. The Continental Army surrounded Boston, and the bloody fighting at Bunker Hill had shown that American farmers and tradesmen were willing to stand and […]
The music of Blue Connection and New Ballard’s Branch Bogtrotters will be featured during New River Community College’s Concert Series event on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Music will begin at 6 p.m. in 117 Edwards Hall at NRCC in Dublin. Blue Connection is a hard driving traditional style bluegrass band. […]
By David Quesenberry Patriot Publishing A former Pulaski Chief of Police and career police officer was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Pulaski Town Council. At its Tuesday night meeting, Pulaski Town Council unanimously approved a resolution appointing Jill D. Neice as the newest member of the Town Council. […]
Donald Foster Ratcliffe, affectionately known as “Don Juan or Donnie,” passed away at his home on Case Knife Ridge Road in Pulaski on October 5, 2026, following a battle with cancer. Donnie was born in Pulaski on November 24, 1955, and was the son of the late Charlie Robert Ratcliffe […]
Robert Lee Perdue, age 68 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Hospice House in Roanoke, Virginia. Born June 29, 1958 in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Glenwood & Corrine Toler Perdue. Robert is survived by his Brothers & […]