The Lady Cougars traveled to Lord Botetourt, where they faced a very determined Cavalier team that played exceptionally well. The Cougars, having just returned from spring break, showed the effects of time off with no required practice in their gameplay, with sluggish fielding, bats that weren’t driving the ball as […]
By DANIELLE REID Patriot Publishing From a troubled start in life while growing up in Pulaski to becoming a United Methodist Pastor in Pinehurst, N.C., Jabe Largen shares his journey through his recently released book, “They Call Me Jabe.” Largen hopes his book will accomplish two things. First, it will […]
Allen Ray “Ray” Semones, Sr., age 77, of Pulaski, Virginia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Ray was born on March 25, 1949, in Bland, Virginia. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, where he earned the National Defense […]
Spring fire season runs through April 30 CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – As spring arrives and brings warmer temperatures, the Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) reminds all Virginians that our official fire season – as well as the statewide 4 p.m. burning law – remains in effect through April 30. So far […]
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger signed legislation into law to support law enforcement and first responders, keep Virginians safe online and in their communities, and protect kids, communities, and law enforcement officers from gun violence. “As a former federal law enforcement officer and someone who comes from a law […]
RICHMOND, VA — From April 1, 2026, through April 7, 2026, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the seizure of narcotics and the investigation of multiple crimes throughout the Commonwealth. Operation Highlights Drug […]
Staff Report Pulaski County last Thursday won a walk-off victory 10-9 over Blacksburg, before dropping a hard-fought 8-5 contest to Hidden Valley this past Tuesday. In the win over the Bruins, Cade Souder came up with the big hit in the bottom of the seventh. With the score tied at […]
Isaac Hiaslip and Owen Jackson each connected for three hits a piece as the Pioneers stayed undefeated in 2026 at 8-0 by defeating the South Stokes Sauras from NC 10-5 in a state-line grudge match held at the Fort on Thursday. Jackson led the game off with a solo homerun […]
Pulaski County Sportsplex Project on Schedule to be Completed in Fall of 2026 Pulaski County, VA – April 10, 2026 – The Pulaski County Board of Supervisors is excited to provide an official update on the highly anticipated Pulaski County Sportsplex project – a transformational investment in indoor recreation, sports […]
Monday 04/13/26 Varsity Baseball: Lord Botetourt @ Pulaski Co. 5 pm **@ Calfee Park** JV Baseball: Pulaski Co. @ Lord Botetourt 5:30 pm Varsity Softball: Pulaski Co. @ Lord Botetourt 5:30 pm JV Softball: Lord Botetourt @ Pulaski Co. 5 pm Boys Tennis: George Wythe @ Pulaski Co. 4:30 pm Wednesday 04/15/26 Varsity Baseball: Northside @ […]
By Head Coach Britney Hodge Salem, VA — Pulaski County delivered an impressive performance at the Salem Quad Meet on April 8, as the Cougar boys dominated the competition with 80 points while the girls added a solid 42 point showing. The boys team was powered by standout […]
The U.S. Postal Service today filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of mailing services price changes to take effect on July 12. The new rates include a 4-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp from 78 cents to 82 cents. The proposed adjustments, approved […]