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By MIKE WILLIAMS Patriot Publishing In mid-February of 2018, the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution urging VDOT to “timely authorize and approve the design and installation of a traffic signal” at the intersection of Route 11 and Thornspring Road. The hoped for result of that action was […]

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 – In accordance with H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026., the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will deliver federal funds that U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) helped secure for Virginia’s Ninth District. […]

Virginia State Police has charged a Charlotte, N.C., man with malicious shooting into an occupied vehicle, shooting from a vehicle, maliciously causing bodily harm to another with intent to maim, and use of a firearm while committing a felony. At approximately 8:50 a.m. yesterday (Aug. 22, 2026), Virginia State Police […]

The Patriot and The Southwest Times will accept Open Forum letters on the upcoming November election through Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. All letters MUST include the name of the writer and a daytime phone number for verification. Only one letter per writer in a 30-day period. Letters can […]

Bedford, VA — Democratic nominee for Congress Joy Powers on Monday formally challenged Congressman Morgan Griffith to participate in three public debates across Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District before voters cast their ballots this November. In a letter sent directly to Griffith, Powers proposed holding one debate in far Southwest Virginia, […]

BRISTOL, Va. – Virginia State Police (VSP) and the City of Bristol, Va., Police Department (BVPD) has arrested a 47-year-old man following a fatal shooting and barricade situation which occurred early Sunday (Aug. 23, 2026) morning in the City of Bristol.   The incident began at approximately 2:40 a.m. Sunday […]

SALEM, Va. — The Salem VA Health Care System will hold a Summer VetFest Veteran Enrollment Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, August 29, at the Salem VA Medical Center, 1970 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA. The event, open to all Veterans, their family members and caregivers, will be […]

Virginia State Police is investigating a shooting on Interstate 77 in Carroll County that occurred around 8:50 this morning (Aug. 22, 2026). It appears to have stemmed from a road-rage incident. Two sisters, ages 12 and 20, were each shot in the leg. Both were flown to a North Carolina […]

Aug. 23   Homecoming Please join us for Homecoming at Memorial Christian Church in Draper on Sunday, August 23, at 11:00 AM. The event will feature singing by The Redeemer’s, with lunch to follow. Everyone is welcome to attend.   Aug. 26   Revival Pulaski Christian Church will hold revival […]

TRUCKS FOR SALE For Sale: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 truk, red, straight shift, excellent condition 6-speed. $10,000. To see and test drive, call Charles 540-616-6400 or 540-616-5200.     Motorcycles for Sale For Sale: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard C50T, 800 cc, garage kept, in excellent condition, in Draper. Asking $3,500. Call […]