By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing The Pulaski Town Council held several significant votes at Tuesday evening’s meeting and heard a funding request made by Dave Adkins, the CEO of YMCA Pulaski. Three of the seven members of the Pulaski Town Council were absent, but Mayor Shannon Collins and council members […]
(Dublin, Virginia) – April 17, 2025, Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene in Fall 2024, extensive clean up efforts have restored Claytor Lake for the summer season. “I’m very excited for people to get back in the water this summer,” said Laura Walters, chair of the Pulaski County Board of […]
Staff Report Keslyn Secrist announced today that she will play basketball for the Murray State Racers. Secrist graduated from Pulaski County’s High School in 2023 and is the school’s all-time leader scorer. As a Cougar, Secrist was a VHSL Class 4 All-State player in 2022 and 2023. Secrist is transferring […]
In Loving Memory of our Mother Jean M King — “Queen Jean” / “Mama Jean” born in Hiwassee Virginia, March 10, 1941 and gained her wings on April 9, 2025. A True Southern Lady who left her mark on the Myrtle Beach area. It is with heavy hearts and deep love that […]
Pulaski County’s Johnny Anderson struck out 12 Lord Botetourt batters enroute to a 5-0 Cougar victory. (Rob Simmons/Patriot Publishing) Staff Report Pulaski County’s baseball team got on a roll this week, with big wins over Patrick Henry and Lord Botetourt. On Tuesday the Cougars hammered the Patriots, 14-1 and came […]
Pulaski County’s softball team upped its record to 5-4 on the season with two big wins this week. Tuesday, the girls pounded Patrick Henry, 21-3. They followed that up on Wednesday by shutting out Lord Botetourt, 11-0. In Tuesday’s win, the Cougars jumped on the visiting Patriots early and didn’t […]
By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing At its meeting on Monday, April 14th, Radford City Council conducted public hearings on the proposed FY 2026 City Budget, including the Radford City School Budget, and the proposed increases in the Real Estate Tax and various service fees. Afterwards Council in a first […]
During the early morning of April 11, 2025, Teresa Gale Davidson received her healing as her Heavenly Father called her to her eternal home in heaven. Teresa was a loving mother, Mimi, great Mimi, sister, aunt, cousin and friend to all who knew her. She attended Legacy church (Pastor Brett […]
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Jack Link’s 500 The Place: Talladega Superspeedway Track Length: 2.66 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Sunday, April 27 The Time: 3 p.m. ET The Purse: $11,055,250 TV: FOX, 2 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 500 miles (188 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends […]
Fort Chiswell takes care of Bland Co. in both softball and baseball. Tristen Thomas gathered up four hits against the Bears in the 27-2 victory on Tuesday. Madilyn Goines, Annalees Kuehl, Katelyn Frazier, Kimberlyn Hart, Lilly Goforth, and Blair Jackson all had multiple hits for the Fort. Goforth and Jackson […]
A fire destroyed a two-story home Tuesday afternoon in the Shiloh section of Pulaski County. According to Pulaski County Fire and Rescue Chief Brandon Hamblin, the home of Wayne and Susan Burchett at 3064 Lowman’s Ferry Road was a total loss from the blaze. Hamblin said the cause of the […]
Recognition is among several the hospital recently received PULASKI, Va., April 16, 2025 – LewisGale Hospital Pulaski is the recipient of healthcare awards recognizing the hospital’s commitment to delivering safe, outstanding, patient-centered care. The Pulaski hospital recently received the prestigious 2025 Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award™. This is the second […]