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Pulaski County’s boys basketball team knocked off Cave Spring on Tuesday night, 77-65. Details later.

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 – In Emancipation Hall of the U.S. Capitol, House Speaker Mike Johnson hosted a statue unveiling and dedication ceremony to honor Virginia’s new contribution to National Statuary Hall. The new contribution is civil rights icon Barbara Rose Johns of Prince Edward County, who is remembered for […]

  CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – During this year’s fall fire season, which ran from Oct. 15 to Nov. 30, the Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) suppressed 152 wildfires that burned 1,733 acres and damaged two outbuildings. DOF response efforts during the fall are credited with protecting 36 homes and 39 other […]

By Britney Hodge  It’s often said that lightning never strikes twice, but for the Pulaski County Cougars boys track and field team, history was made again and again at the Liberty Christmas Invitational, as school records fell, state qualifications came in pairs, and personal bests piled up across the roster. […]

The PCHS Cougar wrestling team turned in an impressive performance at the Cave Spring Tournament, finishing third out of 14 teams despite being short handed. “We had a very good day,” said PCHS head coach Zach Silver. “We came into the tournament knowing that any wins would not come easy […]

Monday, December 15, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) hosted a roundtable with agency leaders and public officials to discuss public health policies and efforts that address Lyme disease and other tickborne illnesses. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid […]

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation today announced the opening of a new grant round for the Virginia Dam Safety, Flood Prevention and Protection Assistance Fund, which supports projects that help dam owners and Virginia localities enhance public safety and reduce the risk of dam failures […]

Registration is now open for two short-term welding training programs at New River Community College, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Both programs are non-credit, and each is a one-week, six-session program. Students may enroll in the welding classes together or individually. All classes will […]

From Virginia Tech At a historic juncture for Virginia Tech Athletics, a donor has stepped forward to make the largest gift to Hokie sports.   The anonymous gift commitment of $20 million follows the university’s announcement of an ambitious budget plan to better position teams to compete at the highest […]

Staff Report The Pulaski County Lady Cougars basketball team upped their season record to 2-0 last week, holding on to beat Floyd County, 56-54. Pulaski County got off to a hot start right off the bat, jumping out to a 21-8 lead at the end of the first quarter. Kaliyah […]

Class 1- Rappahannock 49  Rye Cove 14 Class 2- Strasburg 49 Glenvar 27 Class 3- Lake Taylor 48 Kettle Run 42- 2 OT’s Class 4- Varina 47 Loudoun Co. 0 Class 5-Maury 25 Highland Springs 8 Class 6- Oscar Smith 44 North Stafford 0

The Pulaski County Boys and Girls Basketball games scheduled for Friday, December 12, 2025 have been rescheduled for Friday, January 9, 2026. Updated details are listed below. Friday, January 9, 2026 (Originally Friday, December 12, 2025) Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Carroll Co. — JV at 5:30 p.m., Varsity to […]