Nichols, the former Radford University coach, joins the Explorers as their 21st coach Philadelphia, PA – La Salle University President Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D., and Vice President of Athletics and Recreation and Director of Athletics Ashwin Puri announced the hiring of Darris Nichols as the school’s 21st head men’s basketball coach. A press […]
Kenneth, Michael (Mike) Tolbert 68, passed away peacefully at his home on March 7, 2025. Mike was born in Pulaski, Virginia to his parents Kenneth Garland and Norma Jacqueline Tolbert who both preceded him in death. Mike is survived by his one loving and devoted brother William Todd Tolbert, […]
Bruce L. Hiatt, 84, of Cana, Virginia, passed away on March 8, 2025. He was born on September 3, 1940, in Carroll County, Virginia, on the family orchard established by his great-grandparents. Bruce graduated from Pulaski High School in 1958 and went on to serve in the United States Air […]
By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing Radford City Council began its budget work in earnest at its work session held on Monday, March 3rd, discussing several approaches to and concerns over the budget with the intent of having issues ready for Council action at its March 10th meeting. Interim […]
By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing Tuesday’s meeting of the Pulaski Town Council was dominated by discussions of dilapidated structures and what to do about them. Vice Mayor Brooks Dawson led the meeting as Mayor Shannon Collins was absent. Code Enforcement Officer Carla Hodge and Acting Building Official Nathan […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Duke freshman guard/forward Cooper Flagg has been voted the Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year, highlighting the 2024-25 All-ACC Men’s Basketball Team and award winners, which were announced Monday, March 10, by the conference office. The 2024-25 All-ACC […]
August 10, 1957 March 7, 2025 Mary Ann Long, age 67, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and friend went to her heavenly home with Jesus on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her father, Charles Monroe King, Sr.; uncle, Danny “Muscles” King; brother-in-law, Rocky […]
At 9:48 pm on Friday, March 7, 2025, Pulaski Police Department officers responded to a report of a stabbing at a residence in the 300 block of Washington Square in the Town of Pulaski, VA. Officers were met on the scene by a female victim with injuries, who was immediately […]
August 29, 1942 – March 7, 2025 Patsy Elaine Henderson Smith, 82, passed away on March 7, 2025, while a patient at Pender Memorial Hospital. Born and raised in Pulaski, Virginia, Patsy was the daughter of the late Sherman Bruce Henderson and Kitty Sue Gregory Henderson. She was preceded in […]
By Holly Cain NASCAR Wire Service AVONDALE, Ariz. — Christopher Bell prevailed in a dramatic side-by-side finish with his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Denny Hamlin — the second-closest finish in Phoenix Raceway history — to earn Bell his third consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory this season, a record in […]
Dr. Edward C. “Eddie” Crews, 89, of Radford, Virginia, passed away on March 3, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Roslyn Atkins Crews. Together, they shared a lifetime of love and commitment. He was also preceded in death by his parents Alfred and […]