Tuesday, February 17, 2026 – Civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. In response to his passing, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Today is a sad day as Virginians and Americans mourn the significant loss of a civil rights icon, […]
In celebration of Black History Month, New River Community College (NRCC) and the college’s Black History Committee will sponsor a guest speaker and other entertainment on Sunday, February 22 at 3 p.m. The event will be held in 117 Edwards Hall at NRCC in Dublin. Alethea “AJ” Robinson from Bluefield […]
Spanberger: “I Look Forward to Signing This Legislation Into Law to Give Virginia Workers a Pay Raise” RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement after both the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates passed legislation that would incrementally increase the state minimum wage to $15 per […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Pulaski County Cougars went on the road Monday to Patrick Henry and came away with their fifth straight loss. The final score was Patrick Henry 86, Pulaski County 76. The Patriot win meant they won the River Ridge District regular season championship. The game was […]
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 – Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors the Congressional Art Competition for high school students. This competition is an exciting way for a student from our region to represent the Ninth Congressional District in Washington, DC. The Artistic Discovery Contest is open to all […]
The Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team at Fort Chiswell closed out a perfect 12-0 Mountain Empire Regular Season on Friday at Riner by defeating the Auburn Eagles by the score of 73-55. Auburn had a packed house for senior night and came out fighting strong with scores from Matthew Altizer, Cody […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Playing on a Saturday afternoon the Cougars lost to Christiansburg 81-72 in the Cougar Den. It was their fourth game in five days. It was a real bad start for them as they scored just eight points and had as many turnovers in the first quarter. They […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Playing on Senior Night in the Cougar Den the Cougars would battle one of the top five teams in Class 3 state rankings in Hidden Valley. The Cougars would come up on the short end of the score, 81-68. Pulaski County would come out on fire […]
RICHMOND, VA— From February 5, 2026 – February 11, 2026, 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, and the investigation of multiple crimes […]
Stacy Compton Named General Manager of the Facility Pulaski County, VA (February 13, 2026) – Pulaski County Motorsports Park has announced the 2026 racing schedule at the legendary track. The track will host the inaugural IHRA Stock Car Series event on March 21st, before beginning its Weekly Racing series on […]
The Fort Chiswell Varsity Boys Basketball Team dismantled George Wythe for the second time this year on Thursday night at the Fort 69-56. It was the fourth game in just six days with the one more district game to go with the Auburn Eagles on Friday night in Riner. The […]
Monday 02/16/26 Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Patrick Henry JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Varsity Girls Basketball: Patrick Henry @ Pulaski Co. 6 pm Region Girls Wrestling: Zone 4 Qualifier @ Franklin Co. 9:30 am (Day 2) Wednesday 02/18/26 Spring Sports Coaches Meeting: Little Theater 3:30 pm Thursday 02/19/26 Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ […]