Car vs. Truck Closes Intersection
This traffic mishap closed traffic from Lee Highway onto Alum Spring Road in Pulaski earlier today. Information on the accident was not yet available. (Mike Williams/Patriot Publishing)
Boil water notice issued for Draper area
DRAPER, Va. (September 17, 2025) — Pulaski County Public Service Authority advises all customers located in the following areas in Draper to boil their drinking water until further notice: Barrett Ridge Kirby Road Graham Road Honaker Road Painter Woods Sherwood Forest Draper Golf Course Failure to follow this […]
Vesta May
Vesta May, 86 formerly of Draper, VA passed away on September 14, 2025, at the Manna Post Acute Facility. Born in Pikeville, KY, she was a daughter of the late Bradley & Lilly Pruitt. Survivors include sons, Johnny (Teresa), David, and Wayland (Jill) May, several grandchildren, great grandchildren and a […]
Marjorie Lou Clendenon Goad
Marjorie Lou Clendenon Goad age 84 of Wytheville, formerly of Draper went home to be with her Lord and Savior, September 14 ,2025 at Lewis Gale Hospital, Salem. Born in Bedford, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Henry Clendenon and Marie Butler Clendenon. She was also preceded […]
Rosanna (Rose) Moore
Rose left the bounds of this earth on September 9th, 2025. Rose celebrated her birth on July 30th, born in 1970, she was 56. Rose was loved by her friends and family and she will be missed greatly. Rose left behind her precious animals, who were her constant companions. Please […]
I-81 bridge work closes Exit 89B ramps in Pulaski County
SALEM – As part of an ongoing bridge project on northbound Interstate 81 at Exit 89B (Pulaski), ramp closures with a detour will be in place in Pulaski County. Beginning Tuesday evening (9/16) , the Exit 89B on-ramp from Draper Valley Road to northbound I-81 and the Exit 89B […]
High School Football Schedule
Week 4 High School Football Schedule Salem at Dinwiddie Amherst at Liberty Christian E.C. Glass at Heritage Christiansburg at Lord Botetourt Glenvar at Northside Staunton River at Pulaski County William Byrd at Bassett Abingdon at Richlands Magna Vista at Franklin County Tunstall at Cave Spring Hidden Valley at James River […]
Griffith Announces $210,000 EDA Grant Supporting New River Valley Regional Commission
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $210,000 to the New River Valley Regional Commission. This EDA investment supports the development and implementation of an economic development framework. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “The New River […]
New River Valley Agency on Aging Commemorates 50 Years of Programs and Services in the New River Valley
The New River Valley Agency on Aging will hold a 50th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony on Friday, September 26th, from 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Christiansburg Recreation Center in Christiansburg. Local, regional, and statewide representatives, as well as stakeholders, and service recipients will be in attendance as the Agency […]
Larry Ray Latimer
With great sadness, the family of Larry Ray Latimer (aged 76 of Pulaski, Virginia) announce his peaceful passing on September 11, 2025. Larry was born on June 7, 1949 and raised in Arkport, New York. As a child he was an avid Boy Scout, which was an early sign of […]
State police probe Carroll County fatality
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal single vehicle crash that occurred Friday (Sept. 12, 2025) at 7:10 a.m. in the 44-hundred block of Elk Horn Road in Carroll County. A 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer was travelling southbound on Elk Horn Road when it went off of the right side of […]
Griffith Announces $474,406 DOT Grant to New River Valley Airport Commission
Monday, September 15, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the New River Valley Airport Commission, based in Pulaski County, Virginia, a $474,406 grant. The funding supports the construction of hangars for aircraft storage and maintenance. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the […]