Elmer Lee Hutchens passed away on March 28. He was 94 years old. He was the loving husband of Merita Hutchens for 63 years. He is survived by his two sons, Wade Hutchens and Brad Hutchens (wife Sherri), three grandsons Hunter, Ryan, and Spencer Hutchens. He was predeceased by his […]
By A’me Dalton FOCL Claytor Lake continues to be one of the region’s most treasured natural resources, and a newly released report shows the work being done behind the scenes to keep it that way. The Friends of Claytor Lake (FOCL) has officially released its 2025 Clean Up Report, […]
The PCHS Lady Cougars played a very strong, well coached Willliam Byrd team this afternoon and earned a hard fought victory 8-3. In the first inning the Terriers plated two runs and the Cougars answered with 1. In the third the Cougars scored another 1 tying it up. […]
By HOLLY CAIN NASCAR Wire Service MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Good pit strategy and a highly-motivated team rallied Hendrick Motorsports’ Chase Elliott to the NASCAR Cup Series victory Sunday in the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville (Va) Speedway; the sport’s reigning Most Popular Driver delivering Chevrolet its first win of […]
Peep VDOT’s traffic tools to plan ahead before traveling RICHMOND — For people ready to hop into spring, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) reminds travelers to buckle up and put the phone down while behind the wheel so that everyone can safely arrive to their destinations […]
Two lanes will remain open on Interstate 81 during daytime hours SALEM – Weather permitting, starting on Monday, March 30, work on the New River Bridge project at exit 105 on northbound Interstate 81 will continue. The overall structure is safe for traffic to continue using but there is a […]
The Pulaski County School Board will meet on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for a Special Called School Board Meeting at the Pulaski County School Board Office beginning at 4:30 p.m. The agenda is posted on BoardDocs. Teresa Porter, Assistant Director of Finance Pulaski County School Board
Jeffery Allen Wall, age 62 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026 at the Duke University Medical Center. Born August 28, 1963 in Norfolk, Virginia he was the son of Gladys J. Cox White and the late John Wall. He was also preceded in death by his brother David […]
Carroll County head coach Anthony Barnes confers with an official during a game this season vs. Pulaski County. By MIKE WILLIAMS Patriot Publishing After a successful six-year run as head coach of the Carroll County boys basketball team, Anthony Barnes has announced his resignation. Barnes made his resignation known […]
PULASKI, Va. — Ricky and Debby Dishon of Pulaski County renewed their wedding vows this weekend in the LewisGale Hospital Pulaski chapel — the same hospital where they were married 50 years ago. Their wedding in March 1976 is a remarkable part of their story. After their pastor became ill […]
Multi-family yard sale: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4 on Worrell Road in Draper. Tons of items! Books, clothes, home décor and more. Large Inside Yard Sale: Family Worship Center, 955 Memorial Drive, Pulaski, VA 24301 Church Wide Yard Sale Saturday April […]
Polly Annie Ogle Moore was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend. She departed this life and gained her angels wings on Friday March 27, 2026, with her family by her side. She was 90 years old. Polly was also known to many as “Goggie”, […]