Kellas Marvin “Bud” White Jr.
Kellas Marvin “Bud” White Jr., 77, of Dublin, Virginia, passed away on December 22, 2025, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Radford. Bud was born on January 1, 1948, in Pulaski, Virginia. He was the son of the late Kellas M. and Naomi Mustard White. Left to cherish his memory are […]
Nottingham named Class 3 All-State punter
Pulaski County’s Bryant Nottingham has landed a spot on the Class 3 All-State Football Team. The Cougar senior was selected as the state’s top punter in Class 3. Nottingham had another sterling season in 2025 as the Pulaski County punter, while also handling place kicking for the Cougars, playing defensive […]
Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin Celebrate Official Portrait Unveiling
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin today celebrated the unveiling of the Governor’s official portrait as the 74th Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Painted by Virginia artist Jonathan Linton, the Governor and First Lady made multiple visits to his Sterling, Virginia studio throughout […]
No. 21 Cavaliers Head Into Holidays on High Note
Thijs De Ridder scored a season-high 27 points for UVa. (Virginiasports.com) Led by Thijs De Ridder, who scored a season-high 27 points, No. 21 Virginia never trailed Monday night in a 95-51 victory over American at John Paul Jones Arena. By Jeff White (jwhite@virginia.edu) VirginiaSports.com CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — In its final […]
Lottie Mae Lane Lovern
Lottie Mae Lane Lovern, age 90 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 at her home. Born May 23, 1935 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Luther Samuel Lane, Sr. & Elsie Gray Taylor Cressell. She was also preceded in death by her husband Garnett Hensel […]
Jane Douglas Wysor Walker
Jane Douglas Wysor Walker (76) passed away December 17th at Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax, Virginia, after a long illness at her home in Sumerduck, Va. She was born and raised in Pulaski, VA, graduated from boarding high school at Ben Lippen High School (Asheville, NC), and attended Hollins College (Roanoke, […]
Virginia’s Annual Crime Analysis Report now available on Virginia State Police website
RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia’s official comprehensive report on local and statewide crime figures for 2024, titled Crime in Virginia, is now available online at the Virginia State Police website on the VSP CJIS Data Analysis & Reporting Team page. Crime in Virginia continues to provide precise rates and occurrences of crimes […]
Cougars beat Grayson County in OT
Staff Report After losing two straight games, the Pulaski County Lady Cougars got back on the winning track Saturday with an overtime win over Grayson County, 82-74 in the Carroll County Christmas Tournament in Hillsville. After winning the first quarter, 15-11 over Grayson, the Lady Cougars exploded for 23 points […]
Cougars lose Heartbreaker to Blacksburg
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing The Pulaski County boys basketball team seems to have trouble finishing games. That was the case Friday against the visiting Bruins of Blacksburg, losing 56-52 Up 52-50 with 2:10 left the Cougars took a three point shot that missed badly and the Bruins rebounded. The […]
No. 23 Cavaliers Earn Hard-Fought Win over Terrapins
In the first game in seven years between these former ACC rivals, Virginia rallied to defeat Maryland 80-72 at John Paul Jones Arena on Saturday night. Virginiasports.com By Jeff White (jwhite@virginia.edu) VirginiaSports.com CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — More than a decade has passed since Maryland joined the Big Ten, and it’s a new […]
Hokies notch comeback victory over Elon 82-81 in overtime Saturday afternoon
Amani Hansberry records 20-point, 14-rebound double-double in win Hokiesports.com BLACKSBURG – The Virginia Tech men’s basketball team closed out its non-conference slate with a thrilling 82-81 victory over Elon Saturday afternoon on Carilion Clinic Court. Tech trailed by as many as 19 points in the first half and rallied to force […]