By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing MAX MEADOWS – A win is a win, even if it’s not pretty. Such was the case for Pulaski County’s Cougars Wednesday night as they defeated Grayson County, 45-42 in the First Community Bank Christmas Tournament held at Fort Chiswell High School. The Cougars (3-6) got […]
By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing The Pulaski County Board of Supervisors met Monday night for the final time in 2023 with a relatively light agenda. The meeting began with a presentation of tokens of appreciation given to Terri Nicewander-Hager, who is retiring from her position as Master Chief Deputy Clerk […]
Chief Jill Neice accepts a resolution of recognition for her 25 years of service to the Pulaski Police Department. (William Paine/Patriot Publishing) Incoming Police Chief Sam Shumate is introduced during council meeting. (William Paine/Patriot Publishing) By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing The Town Council of Pulaski on Tuesday began their final […]
Luke 2:1-20 (King James Version) And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into […]
By Rodney Young Patriot Publishing RADFORD – The so-called “Battle of The Bridge” is what it’s called in football. This basketball game turned into a battle, period. The Cougars battled, clawed and played extremely hard but came up short in a double-overtime thriller to Radford 61-56. Down 14 points in […]
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal one-vehicle crash that occurred on Interstate 77 southbound in Carroll County on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 at 8:32 p.m. A 2004 Acura MDX, driven by Thomas P. Southard, 67, of Manassas, Va., went off the left side of the interstate and hit an […]
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~ Patricia Cox to become Pulaski County’s next Director of Finance ~ PULASKI COUNTY, VA – December 21, 2023, Pulaski County is pleased to announce the hiring of Patricia Cox as its new Director of Finance. Cox has a strong background in finance leadership. She has a bachelor’s degree in […]
Hokiesports.com BLACKSBURG – Highlighted by 13 high school captains and five state championships as a class, Virginia Tech football head coach Brent Pry welcomed his third signing class to Blacksburg on Wednesday, as the Hokies introduced 15 signees and four transfers on National Signing Day. Pry and his staff continue to focus on […]
RICHMOND, VA – This morning, Governor Glenn Youngkin unveiled his proposed “Unleashing Opportunity” budget during a presentation to the General Assembly’s Joint Money Committee. The budget proposal modernizes Virginia’s tax code and bolsters investments in job growth, workforce development, needed behavioral and mental health support for Virginians, safe communities, good governance measures, […]
Wednesday 12/27/23 Fort Chiswell Christmas Tournament JV Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co. v Grayson Co. 2:15 pm Varsity Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co. v Grayson Co. 8:30 pm Thursday 12/28/23 Fort Chiswell Christmas Tournament JV Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co. v TBD Time TBD Varsity Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co. v TBD Time TBD […]
Update: I-81S at 0.6 mile south of Junction Virginia 232-Exit 105. Incident: vehicle crash. The South left shoulder and left lane are closed. Motorists can expect minor delays. Last updated: Tue 12/19/2023 3:46 PM EST