The Virginia Department of Education has awarded Pulaski County Public Schools a total of $56,160 from the 2025 School Security Equipment Grant Program authorized by the 2013 General Assembly. Superintendent Rob Graham announced the grant award Monday evening. The grant funds are approved for the purchase and installation of school […]
Rev. Donald Clinton Crowder, age 82 of Crockett passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the Wytheville Community Hospital. Born December 5, 1942 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Elmer & Bessie Sheppard Crowder. He was also preceded in death by his wife Mary Etta Sayers Crowder; […]
April 30, 1939 – September 19, 2025 Joyce Hope Lawrence Lytton passed away Friday, September 19, 2025, at Pulaski Health and Rehab in Pulaski. She was born April 30, 1939, near Peterstown, WVA, to William Daris Lawrence and Ruby Mae Buckland Lawrence. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Carol […]
WASHINGTON, September 12, 2025- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced eligible livestock producers will receive disaster recovery assistance through the Emergency Livestock Relief Program for 2023 and 2024 Flood and Wildfire (ELRP 2023 and 2024 FW) to help offset increased supplemental feed costs due to a qualifying […]
Partnership between the Youngkin Administration, VDACS, and USDA delivers nation’s first operational disaster recovery program for farmers and timber landowners impacted by Hurricane Helene RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia is the first state in the nation to launch the Farm Recovery Block Grant Program, funded […]
RICHMOND, VA— From September 10 – September 16, 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 firearms, the seizure of narcotics, the seizure of U.S. currency, one homicide, and the investigation of […]
On Wednesday, September 17, the Pulaski County Cross Country team traveled to Fort Chiswell for their third meet of the season—and they made their presence known. The boys team was paced by a standout performance from Jonah Morgan, who crossed the finish line in 1st place overall. Teammate Joshua Sechrist […]
DRAPER, Va. (September 21, 2025) — Pulaski County Public Service Authority has lifted the Boil Water Advisory original issued on Sept. 17, 2025, for the following areas: Barrett Ridge Kirby Road Graham Road Honaker Road Painter Woods Sherwood Forest Draper Golf Course The Boil Water Advisory was issued […]
Virginia Tech limited Wofford to -1 rushing yards, a first since 2012 Hokiesports.com BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech football dominated Wofford, 38-6, securing their first victory of the season. Virginia Tech’s defense forced two consecutive three-and-outs, including a sack on Wofford’s Jayden Whitaker by Weak-Side Linebacker Michael Short, to open the game. […]
By TROY SARVER Patriot Publishing Four weeks into the season Pulaski County’s fans finally got to see their team at home, but after a promising start Staunton River put a damper on the Cougars’ home opener. The Golden Eagles rallied from a 21-7 first half deficit by scoring 35 unanswered […]
Week 4 High School Football Scores Dinwiddie 42, Salem 0 Liberty Christian 50, Amherst 14 Heritage 49, E.C. Glass 6 Lord Botetourt 42, Christiansburg 7 Glenvar 28, Northside 7 Staunton River 42, Pulaski County 21 Bassett 44, William Byrd 35 Richlands 48, Abingdon 24 Magna Vista 42, Franklin County 21 […]
By MIKE WILLIAMS Patriot Publishing In late August, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced notable improvements in the Standards of Learning test results among Virginia students in math and reading for the 2024-25 school year. The governor said the improvements were particularly noteworthy considering this year’s tests required students to know 30 […]