City Employees May See Health Insurance Increase
By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing Employees of Radford City could be paying for part of an increase in their health insurance premiums for the upcoming budget year. While discussing preparation of the proposed budget, Interim City Manager Craig Meadows told Council, “One of the huge impacts, and it […]
Jameson named Teacher of the Month
William Paine/Patriot Publishing Pulaski County Public Schools and Snowville Elementary are proud to announce Mrs. Thuja Jameson as Teacher of the Month. Mrs. Jamison is a speech language pathologist who is being recognized for her dedication to the students that she serves. She works intensely with her students, collects the […]
Wanda Joyce Burnette
Wanda Joyce Burnette of Dublin, age 71, died peacefully in her home on April 10th, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents George Allen Burnette and Margaret Eloise Lovern Burnette. She is survived by Daughters DeeAnna (Brent) Alls, Miranda (Shawn) Harden, Fiancé Billy Shouse, Grandchildren-Katelynn (Rusty) Meadows, Samantha […]
Samuel Lawrence Witt
It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Samuel Lawrence Witt, 81, of Pulaski, Virginia, on April 8, 2025. Sam was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Sam was born in Montvale, Virginia, on July 4, 1943. At the age of 16, he attended a […]
Margie Sizemore
Margie Sizemore, 94, of Galax, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 8, at Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Dublin, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on January 12, 1931, in Wythe County. Her parents were Alfred and Lillian Arnold. Margie lived a long, […]
NASCAR This Week
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Food City 500 The Place: Bristol Motor Speedway Track Length: 0.533 Mile Concrete Oval The Date: Sunday, April 13 The Time: 3 p.m. ET The Purse: $11,055,250 TV: FS1, 1:30 p.m. ET Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 266.5 miles (500 Laps); Stage 1 […]
Mildred Katherine “Bonnie” Fields
Mildred Katherine Fields (Bonnie), 91, of Pulaski passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, in her home with her loving Son by her side. Bonnie was born on July 2, 1933, in Pulaski County to Shelley Graham Mabe and Mamie Carnell Mabe who preceded her in death. Bonnie married the […]
Fort Chiswell sweeps Galax in softball, baseball
Both FC Diamond Teams defeated the Galax Maroon Tide on Tuesday by large margins. Softball won 15-3 and Baseball was victorious 21-2. Blair Jackson struck out 18 batters at Galax over seven innings while walking none as the Pioneer upped their record to 5 wins and 3 losses. Katlyn Frazier, […]
Frank Brammer Moore
Frank Brammer Moore, age 82, born and raised in Dublin, died Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Warm Hearth, Blacksburg. He returns to his wife, Ellen Covey Moore, whom he was married for 59 years. A graduate of New River Vocational Technical School and New River Community College. He also attended […]
Hokies prepare for Spring Game
Virginia Tech is wrapping up spring practice in preparation for Saturday’s spring game. Quarterback Kyrone Drones is out with a minor undisclosed injury, but is expected to be ready for the fall. The game is at 3pm on Saturday at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg. Tickets are $10, parking in lots […]