New River Valley Master Gardeners sort and organize donated seed to distribute throughout the community. Photo by Devon Johnson for Virginia Tech. From Virginia Tech If you have ever purchased a packet of garden seeds, you may have noticed the current year printed on the outside of the package. Seed […]
Radford, VA–Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery has stood witness to 150 years of Radford and regional history. The museum will commemorate this milestone with its “Tea & Discovery” reception to be held on Friday, March 28, from 6 to 7:30 PM. The event will honor 150 years of history […]
Our beloved mother and wife, Sandra G. Whitaker Pennington, 71 passed away peacefully on March 14,2025. She just celebrated her 71st birthday on February 25. She was the daughter of the late Leonard Bruce “White Eye” Whitaker and Della Eads Whitaker. In addition to her parents she was preceded […]
WEEKLY REPORT: Virginia State Police Ongoing Crime Suppression Operations, Recovering Firearms, Narcotics, and Investigating Human Trafficking RICHMOND – From March 6 to March 13, 2025, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the recovery of […]
46th includes small portion of Pulaski County INDEPENDENCE, VA – Mitchell Cornett, a lifelong Grayson County resident and dedicated public servant, today announced his candidacy for Virginia’s 46th House District. A strong Christian Conservative and member of Turkey Knob Church in Grayson, Cornett pledges to bring Southwest Virginia’s traditional values […]
RADFORD, Va. – Radford University has found the next leader of its men’s basketball program, as the hiring of Zach Chu was made official by Director of Athletics Robert Lineburg on Sunday. Chu will become the ninth head coach in the storied program’s history. “We are thrilled to welcome Zach as the ninth […]
Friday, March 14, 2025 – The U.S. Senate voted and passed a continuing resolution, H.R. 1968 – the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. This continuing resolution now heads to President Trump’s desk to avoid a government shutdown. Government funding runs out at 11:59 pm on Friday, March 14. […]
District 46 includes small portion of Pulaski County Saltville, Virginia – Adam Tolbert, 40, has announced he is seeking the Republican nomination for the 46th District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates in the June 17th Republican Primary Election following Delegate Jed Arnold’s announcement that he will not be […]
Represents northwest portion of Pulaski County in 46th House District Saltville, VA – Delegate Jonathan “Jed” Arnold (R- Smyth) announced Friday, March 14, that he will not seek re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates. “After much deliberation, I have decided not to seek re-election to the House of Delegates. […]
Love playing Scrabble? Here’s your chance to play for a good cause with friendly competition! The 17th Annual Scrabble Tournament for Literacy will raise funds for Literacy NRV (formerly Literacy Volunteers of the New River Valley) to help local adults learn to read, speak English, and reach their goals for […]
October 25, 1958 – March 9, 2025 Donna Sue Lovern, 66, of Floyd, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at her log cabin home that she loved. Donna fought a long, private battle with a very rare and aggressive cancer with strength and determination that can only be characterized […]
By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing Pulaski County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Laura Walters attended this week’s meeting of the Pulaski County School Board to promote the county’s One Bag Challenge anti-litter campaign. This year’s theme is “Pick it up Pulaski!,” and students who participate are eligible for cash rewards […]