Staff Report The Pulaski County Cougars softball team closed out last week with a big 10-3 win over Northside on Thursday before falling 5-4 on Friday to Cave Spring. Victoria Hale led the Cougars over Northside, hitting two homeruns and driving in three of Pulaski County’s runs. Addison Puckett struck […]
Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry make the following statement on quarterback Kyron Drones, who has been ruled out for the remainder of spring practice. “Kyron Drones is scheduled to have a minor medical procedure and we’ve made the decision to hold him out for the remainder of spring practice. […]
Frank Brammer Moore, age 82 of Blacksburg, formerly of Draper, died Saturday afternoon, April 5, 2025 at the Kroontje Rehabilitation Center of Warm Hearth in Blacksburg. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700.
August 13, 1938 – April 2, 2025 Virginia “Arleen” Duncan Thompson, 86, of Radford passed away after a short illness to be reunited with her family in heaven. Retired from First Virginia Bank after 34 years of service. Arleen was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Junior Thompson; parents, Hubert […]
The Pulaski County High School Fine Arts Department would like to invite everyone to ‘A Night on Broadway,’ on Thursday April 10th in the Jeff McCoy Theatre at Pulaski County High School. The performance begins at 6:30 PM, and the doors open at 6:00 PM. Admission is free. There will […]
The Pulaski County School Board will meet on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. for a regular school board meeting at Pulaski County High School in the Little Theater. The meeting will be streamed live on the Pulaski County Public Schools YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@pulaskicountyschoolboard3729/streams The agenda is posted on BoardDocs. http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcva/Board.nsf/Public Teresa Porter, Assistant Director of Finance/School Board Clerk Pulaski County School Board
ABINGDON, Va. – The former Vice Chairman of the Smyth County School Board pled guilty today to using at least six minor, male victims to produce child pornography. Todd Stewart Williams, 54, of Chilhowie, Virginia, pled guilty today to four counts of persuading, inducing, enticing, and coercing and attempting to […]
Claytor Lake saw a major cleanup effort in 2024, driven by the dedication of Friends of Claytor Lake (FOCL) and its partners. Spanning from April to December, the cleanup was especially critical following Hurricane Helene’s impact in September. FOCL was on the water just one day after the storm passed, […]
The Patton Logistics Group to Construct New Distribution and Warehouse Facility in Pulaski County U.S. supply chain company to invest $10 million, bringing 25 new jobs to Pulaski County RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that The Patton Logistics Group, a U.S. integrated supply chain company, will expand for […]
DRAPER, VA. The allure of a farmer’s market is in the unique blend of nostalgia, sustainability, heritage, fresh-from-the-farm food, community connection, creative crafts and functional artifacts. The newly launched Draper Village Heritage Market promises to deliver on all fronts and appeal to all the senses. The first Saturday of every […]
Sportsplex Lobby Everyone who came to the big Reveal was offered donuts and time to socialize before opening the doors to the cavernous interior of the Sportsplex. (William Paine Photos/Patriot Publishing) Proposed Sportsplex Entrance Lobby This shows how architects envision the Sportsplex lobby once renovations are completed. By WILLIAM PAINE […]
Staff Report Pulaski County’s girls tennis team turned in a solid performance against Carroll County on Tuesday, beating the Cavaliers, 6-3. It was the girls’ second win of the season against two losses. The win came on the heels of a 9-0 loss last Friday at the hands of Radford. […]