By J.W. MARTIN Pulaski River Turtles General Manager Roster notes: Among the most intriguing storylines is the acquisition of infielder Mathis Meurant, a native of Vaires-sur-Marne, France. Meurant is a University of Arizona junior. 17 different NCAA Division 1 schools represented on the roster. Three Virginia natives appear on the […]
Pictured L-R is Janell Dobbins, Whitney McGregor, and Josh Smith, Board Member, Partners for Excellence Foundation The Radford City Schools Partners for Excellence Foundation, Inc., is pleased to announce the winner of the Radford High School Dobbins Family Scholarship. This year’s recipient of a $4,000 award is Whitney McGregor who […]
Blacksburg – The Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV) is accepting applications for its two annual grant programs. The CFNRV’s Responsive Grant program offers operational support to charitable organizations and its Education Grant program supports public schools. The online application for each program is now open. Applications are […]
CLEVELAND, TN — Lee University congratulates Ashlyn Kirtner of Pulaski, on earning Dean’s List honors during the Spring 2025 semester. Dean’s List recognition is earned by full-time, undergraduate students with a semester grade point average between 3.7 and 4.00. Congratulations on earning this academic achievement, Ashlyn! Lee University is a […]
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin joined legislators, educators, parents, and students at Carter G. Woodson Middle School in Hopewell for a ceremonial bill signing of HB1961 and SB738. The bipartisan legislation codifies the Bell-to-Bell Cell Phone-Free education policy established by Governor Youngkin’s Executive Order 33. School divisions will be […]
RICHMOND, VA—From May 21 to May 28, 2025, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the recovery of firearms, the seizure of narcotics, the seizure of U.S. currency, one homicide case, and the investigation of multiple […]
The PCHS Region Baseball Tournament game originally scheduled for this evening at 5:00 PM has been canceled due to unplayable field conditions. The game has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 31st at 7:00 PM at William Byrd High School. Thank you for your continued understanding and support. Go Cougars! — […]
The Fort Chiswell Varsity Softball and Baseball Teams won their Region C Quarterfinal games on Thursday as the girls defeated the Parry McCluer Fighting Blues 12-1 and the boys outlasted the Narrows Green Wave 5-0. In the softball game, Blair Jackson was dominant in the circle as she rang up […]
Congratulations to the PCHS Boys 4×400 Relay Team! The team of Bryant Nottingham, Tanner Linkous, Jackson Squires, and Cole Boone made history by breaking the school record in the 4×400 relay—previously set in 2015! With an incredible time of 3:28.39, they claimed the title of Region Champions! Way to go, […]
By PC Track & Field Media The Pulaski County High School Track & Field team delivered a stellar performance at the regional championships, highlighted by individual titles, state qualifications, and a new school record. The boys’ team finished just off the podium in fourth place with 65 points—only two points […]
Homer Ellis Hampton, a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, passed away peacefully on May 24th, 2025. He was the son of Robert H. Hampton and Edna Mae Doughten Hampton. He was born August 10, 1938 in Seaboard in Tazewell County, Virginia. He attended Richlands High School in Richlands, Virginia […]
Schedule Update: Region Baseball Tournament Game The Region Baseball Tournament game originally scheduled for Thursday night has been rescheduled. New Date: Friday, May 30, 2025 Matchup: Pulaski County @ William Byrd Time: 5:00 PM Location: William Byrd High School Come out and support your Cougars!