Martha Anne Ward, age 87 of Pelham, Alabama, formerly of Dublin, VA, died Thursday, October 16, 2025, at her home in Alabama. She was born in Grayson Co., VA on Grandfather Charlie Rotenberry’s farm on June 25, 1938. She was the daughter of the late Cynthia Rotenberry and the late […]
Galax at Giles (Forfeit by Galax) Grayson County at Auburn Narrows at Craig County Rural Retreat at Holston Tazewell at Graham James River at Patrick County Martinsville at Carroll County Radford at Floyd County Patrick Henry at Pulaski County Salem at Hidden Valley Cave Spring at Christiansburg Halifax County at […]
Thursday, October 23, 2025 – As Senate Democrats continue to vote against a clean Continuing Resolution and prolong a government shutdown, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency to provide emergency hunger relief for Virginians. In response to this news, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the […]
On Wednesday, October 22, the Pulaski County Cougars traveled to Blacksburg to compete in the Metro Cross Country Championships. Leading the boys’ team was Jonah Morgan, who earned a 15th-place finish against a strong field of competitors. On the girls’ side, Dani Carroll delivered an outstanding performance, finishing 6th overall […]
David Richard Jencks, age 85 of Pulaski, died Friday, October 24, 2025 at Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Dublin. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
Sophia Faith “Sophie” Martin, age two months old, of Draper, Va. passed away Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Va. Born August 22, 2025, she was the daughter of Madison and Jenny Williams Martin of Draper. Sophia will be missed by her Big […]
By TROY SARVER Patriot Publishing SALEM – Pulaski County put up a good fight, but in the end, it was another disappointing outcome for the Cougars on Friday night. Salem’s Jordan McCadden rushed for 252 yards and four touchdowns including a 62-yard score on the Spartans’ first offensive play as […]
Drones’ five touchdown night propels Hokies to victory Friday night Hokiesports.com BLACKSBURG – The Virginia Tech football team outlasted Cal in double overtime getting a defensive stop the squad desperately needed to secure a 42-34 victory at Lane Stadium Friday night. With the win, the Hokies move to 3-5 on the […]
Week Nine High School Football Scores William Byrd 42, Lord Botetourt 41 William Fleming 26, Northside 0 Franklin County 33, Staunton River 22 Cave Spring 36, Hidden Valley 0 Blacksburg 42, Christiansburg 13 Salem 45, Pulaski County 23 Carroll County 49, Radford 34 Floyd County 28, James River 21 Glenvar […]
We come together today to celebrate the life of Linda Gravley Tate, a beacon of light and love in the lives of all who knew her. Born on December 29th, 1952, in the close-knit community of Hillsville, Virginia, Linda’s journey through life was marked by her intelligence, loving nature, and […]
Fred Melvin Cloonan, Jr. age 78 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Heritage Hall, Rich Creek, Virginia with his wife by his side. Born May 12, 1947 in Stanton, Virginia, he was the son of the late Fred Melvin Cloonan, Sr. and Charlotte Baylor Cloonan. He was […]
Blacksburg, Virginia; October 27, 2025: The Community Foundation of the New River Valley’s (CFNRV) online scholarship application is now open. In 2026, through the generosity of many donors, the CFNRV will give out more than $150,000 in scholarships to New River Valley (NRV) students. The scholarship application is open to […]