Monday, August 31, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded three Hurricane Helene-related grants to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The funding breakdown of the grants is as follows: $2,327,923.84 to Giles County for Glen Lyn Park restoration $4,648,300.08 to the Pepper’s […]
Co-founder Joe Blankenship and quilter Elaine Gehrz with “Christmas Storm at Sea.” All proceeds from the raffle support City of Refuge programs. “Christmas Storm at Sea” to be raffled at October 17 gala; proceeds support City of Refuge Pulaski programs After raising over $8,000 for City of Refuge Pulaski through […]
Flags on Glencoe Mansion grounds. Image courtesy Chuck Lynch.Radford, VA— On September 11, Radford Noon Rotary, Glencoe Mansion, Radford VFW Post 776, and the Gen. William Campbell Chapter of the DAR will host the closing ceremony for, “A Tribute to Heroes,” at Glencoe Mansion with the theme, “Celebrating 250 Years […]
AmeriCorps Team Grizzly7 works in Pulaski to clean up a tire dump along a stream, establish a rain water garden, and work with a daycare at Calfee plant trees, all of which helps protect and preserve the New River watershed. For the second year consecutive year, New River Conservancy […]
SALEM – Travelers heading to the Hillsville Flea Market during Labor Day weekend should be prepared for considerable traffic delays. The town’s popular event will be held Friday, September 4 through Monday, September 7, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. People not attending the flea market are encouraged to avoid the […]
SMYTH – Virginia State Police is investigating a multi-vehicle fatal crash that occurred this morning (Aug. 31, 2026) at approximately 7:17 a.m. on Interstate 81 northbound at the 53 mile-marker in Smyth County. The preliminary investigation indicates a 2023 Ram 1500 was heading southbound on Interstate 81 when the […]
VDOT provides traffic and travel information to plan ahead RICHMOND — As families and friends gear up for final summer adventures, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) encourages motorists to plan ahead, stay alert and keep safety top of mind throughout the Labor Day holiday weekend. VDOT will be suspending […]
The Pulaski County Public Schools Education Foundation (PCPSEF), in partnership with P.C. Hearts Behind the Badge, officially presented the first annual Sgt. Perry Hodge Memorial Scholarship to Colby Gill. The presentation took place on the field at Calfee Park prior to annual Pulaski County Guns and Hoses Charity Softball Game. […]
By Jeff White (jwhite@virginia.edu) VirginiaSports.com CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — On a sun-kissed summer day, in front of one of the largest crowds ever to see a football game at Scott Stadium, the Virginia Cavaliers opened the season in style Saturday (Aug. 29). UVA scored the game’s first 24 points and cruised to […]
William Edward “Eddie” Hill, age 78 of Dublin passed away Wednesday, August 26,2 206 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born July 18, 1948 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Benny & Bonnie Rupe Hill. He was also preceded in death by his sister Susie Quesenberry and brother […]
It is with the heaviest of hearts we announce the passing of our Cecil William Hickam III, affectionately known as Double. Cecil left us suddenly and unexpectedly on August 25th, 2026. He grew up in Pulaski County with his parents Bill and Lydia, and his three sisters, Reyn, Nancy, and […]
By TROY SARVER Patriot Publishing A young Pulaski County team went through some growing pains in their season opener on Friday night. Northside held the Cougars to just 35 total yards and four first downs as the Vikings shut out Pulaski County 23-0 at Kenneth J. Dobson Stadium. Despite the […]