SMYTH – Virginia State Police is investigating a multi-vehicle fatal crash that occurred this morning (Aug. 31, 2026) at approximately 7:17 a.m. on Interstate 81 northbound at the 53 mile-marker in Smyth County. The preliminary investigation indicates a 2023 Ram 1500 was heading southbound on Interstate 81 when the […]
VDOT provides traffic and travel information to plan ahead RICHMOND — As families and friends gear up for final summer adventures, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) encourages motorists to plan ahead, stay alert and keep safety top of mind throughout the Labor Day holiday weekend. VDOT will be suspending […]
The Pulaski County Public Schools Education Foundation (PCPSEF), in partnership with P.C. Hearts Behind the Badge, officially presented the first annual Sgt. Perry Hodge Memorial Scholarship to Colby Gill. The presentation took place on the field at Calfee Park prior to annual Pulaski County Guns and Hoses Charity Softball Game. […]
By Jeff White (jwhite@virginia.edu) VirginiaSports.com CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — On a sun-kissed summer day, in front of one of the largest crowds ever to see a football game at Scott Stadium, the Virginia Cavaliers opened the season in style Saturday (Aug. 29). UVA scored the game’s first 24 points and cruised to […]
William Edward “Eddie” Hill, age 78 of Dublin passed away Wednesday, August 26,2 206 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born July 18, 1948 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Benny & Bonnie Rupe Hill. He was also preceded in death by his sister Susie Quesenberry and brother […]
It is with the heaviest of hearts we announce the passing of our Cecil William Hickam III, affectionately known as Double. Cecil left us suddenly and unexpectedly on August 25th, 2026. He grew up in Pulaski County with his parents Bill and Lydia, and his three sisters, Reyn, Nancy, and […]
By TROY SARVER Patriot Publishing A young Pulaski County team went through some growing pains in their season opener on Friday night. Northside held the Cougars to just 35 total yards and four first downs as the Vikings shut out Pulaski County 23-0 at Kenneth J. Dobson Stadium. Despite the […]
By RODNEY YOUNG NRVSports.net WYTHEVILLE – Radford’s Bobcats hit the road to open up their football season Friday night as they traveled to George Wythe High School and came away with an impressive 40-0 victory. Radford quarterback Peyton Dobbins threw three touchdowns and passed for 210 yards. They also rushed […]
Northside 23, Pulaski County 0 Rural Retreat 56, Fort Chiswell 12 Radford 40, George Wythe 0 Craig County 48, Galax 0 Carroll County 30, Christiansburg 7 Chilhowie 47, Marion 0 Alleghany, N.C. 21, Grayson County 2 Salem 35, E.C. Glass 17 Parry McCluer 36, Rockbridge County 14 Liberty Christian 48, […]
August 28 – September 4, 2026 The list of forecasted highway projects is now online. These are projects that may impact traffic traveling in the 12-county Salem Transportation District over the next week. Work schedules and construction project timelines are always subject to change and weather dependent. New information is […]
Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Pulaski County Sports Tourism and Entertainment Authority Board of Directors Meeting, Executive Conference Room, Pulaski County Administration Building, 143 Third Street N.W., in the town of Pulaski, Virginia, 9 a.m. (Contact: Megan Bird, Clerk to the Board, 143 Third Street N.W., Suite 1, Pulaski, VA, 24301, […]