By MIKE WILLIAMS Patriot Publishing The Fairlawn Volunteer Fire Department is once again this week reaching out to residents and businesses in its coverage area to raise financial support through its letter campaign appeal. According to Freddy Smith, the department’s second treasurer who has been with the department for over […]
By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing The Radford City Council began its work on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget on Monday evening with a budget work session with the City Manager and Finance Staff. First order of business was a review of the budget calendar by City Manager Todd Meredith. He […]
Statewide 4 p.m. burning law in effect Feb. 15 through April 30 CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Joining fire departments across the Commonwealth, the Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) announces the start of spring fire season. Virginia’s statewide burning law – which prohibits outdoor burning between midnight and 4 p.m. – is in […]
Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 zone Jalapeno Lime Chevrolet, poses for a photo during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) By HOLLY CAIN NASCAR Wire Service DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. […]
Jailen Bedford’s 23-point night leads Tech to victory Hokiesports.com BLACKSBURG – The Virginia Tech men’s basketball team secured a much-needed victory over No. 20 Clemson 76-66 Wednesday night on the road at Littlejohn Coliseum. Tech stands at 17-8 (6-6) heading into the final six games of the regular season. The Hokies […]
Pulaski County Parks & Recreation is proud to announce the hiring of Brandon Wolford as its new Health & Wellness Supervisor, a key position that will play a vital role in strengthening current fitness offerings and shaping expanded health and wellness opportunities ahead of the opening of the Pulaski County […]
Donations for new addition will create an accessible space for adult learners On Tuesday, February 10, Literacy NRV announced a new drive to create a more secure and accessible way for adult learners to take the GED test. The organization strives to offer customized GED testing at their learning center […]
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 – The White House hosted a select group of lawmakers, coal industry advocates and coal miners for a “Champion of Beautiful Clean Coal” event. U.S. Congressman and Congressional Coal Caucus Co-Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) attended this special event to support American coal and coal miners. Following […]
The Fort Chiswell Varsity Boys Basketball Team clinched the Mountain Empire District Regular Season Title on Senior Night with a 87-48 victory over the Giles County Spartans on Tuesday night. It was surely a special night at the Fort as seven seniors that have played ball together since they were […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing It was Senior Night in Salem and the Spartans manhandled the visiting Cougars, 67-41. The game was close after the opening quarter, with Pulaski County down just 12-9. The game for the Cougars would go downhill from there, however, as they scored just six points […]
The PCHS Boys and Girls Basketball games scheduled Friday (02/20/26) have been rescheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2026. Details are below: Saturday, 02/14/26 — Originally scheduled for Friday, 02/20/26 Boys Basketball: Christiansburg @ Pulaski County — JV at 12:00 pm, Varsity at 1:30 pm Girls Basketball: Pulaski County @ Christiansburg — JV at 12:00 […]
After an unexpected second winter break, the Cougar Swim Team returned to the pool for the Region 3D Swim Meet and continued its steady improvement. As a team, the Cougars dropped a combined total of 9.28 seconds across their events. Several swimmers turned in strong performances against deep competition fields. […]