By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing At its final meeting of the year on December 9th, Radford City Council approved resolutions honoring three individuals upon their retirement from the City. Honored were Councilman Bobby Davis, Parks and Recreation Director Greg Holbrook and City Manager David Ridpath. Councilwoman Kellie Artrip read the […]
By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing At its December 9th meeting, Radford City Council heard comments from Mayor David Horton and City Manager David Ridpath about the state of the City’s finances in light of the City’s issuing a $4 million revenue anticipation note to address cash flow issues for […]
From Virginia Tech While you might know about the dangers of chocolate and poinsettias for pets, several lesser-known hazards can turn festive celebrations into unexpected veterinary visits. Mark D. Freeman, a veterinarian with the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, has 12 tips to help pet owners avoid emergency visits […]
RADFORD – Radford University celebrated the achievements of 562 students during its 2024 Winter Commencement ceremonies, held on Dec. 13 and 14 in Bondurant Auditorium. Graduates were recognized across three key events: a graduate commencement and hooding ceremony on Friday evening and two undergraduate ceremonies on Saturday. The undergraduate events […]
By Rodney Young Patriot Publishing When you don’t play two halves of basketball you are often going to lose. That was the case for the Pulaski County Cougars Friday night as they lost to the visiting Lord Botetourt Cavaliers, 75-58. The second half saw the Cavaliers get layup after layup. […]
From OKState.com STILLWATER – Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy announced Wednesday that coaching veteran Todd Grantham is joining the Cowboy football program as its defensive coordinator. With experience as a defensive coordinator in the NFL, SEC and ACC, Grantham has served in that role for the Cleveland Browns (2005-07), Georgia (2010-13), Louisville (2014-16), […]
Tuesday 12/17/24 Boys Basketball: Cave Spring @ Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Girls Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Cave Spring 6 pm **Varsity Only** Wednesday 12/18/24 Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Lord Botetourt JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Girls Basketball: Pulaski Co. v Mt. Airy NC 4:30 @ Fort Chiswell Tournament Wrestling: […]
. RICHMOND, VA- Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today a “No Sanctuary Cities” budget proposal to require local law enforcement, sheriffs, and jail directors to fully comply with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers and provide notification to ICE 48 hours prior to the release of an illegal immigrant who […]
BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech football head coach Brent Pry announced changes to his staff Thursday, parting ways with defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Chris Marve, offensive line coach Ron Crook and senior director of strength and conditioning Dwight Galt IV. “I appreciate the work Coach Marve, Coach Crook and Coach […]
Company to increase production capacity and add a production line of churned butter RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Duchess Dairy will invest approximately $895,000 to expand its dairy processing operations in Wythe County. The family-owned and operated dairy manufacturer plans to grow its operation by adding […]
The Pulaski County Parks and Recreation Department is thrilled to announce significant progress on the rebuilding of the pool house facility and the ongoing replastering project for the pool’s interior at Evelyn Alexander Waterpark. These improvements demonstrate the board of supervisor’s commitment to enhancing recreational spaces for residents and visitors […]
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) and community partners will hold holiday wreath laying events on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Virginia’s three state veteran cemeteries, including the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin. December 14 is National Wreaths Across America Day, a day dedicated to honoring those who […]