John “JD” Douglas Akers, age 94 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025 at his home. Born June 25, 1930 in Cambria, Virginia, he was the son of the late William Harvey Blain Akers & Carlene Clark Akers. He was also preceded in death by his wife Janette “Jan” […]
On Thursday the Fort Chiswell Pioneers traveled to Floyd County to take on a solid Buffalo Softball Team and won a hard fought 12-6 decision. Blair Jackson did her part on the mound and at the plate as she held Floyd County to six hits while striking out 10 batters. […]
Porch Sale: May 16 and 17 at 5408 Empire Street, Pulaski. Small items on porch, large items inside. Items for sale include: corner curio ($125), large painted glass curio ($125), Curio filled with crystal and other glass ($150 empty or $300 full), two china cabinets – one filled with milk […]
Staff Report After closing out April on a three-game losing streak, the Pulaski County softball team has turned things around in May and gotten the month off right with a three-game winning streak. Last Friday they hammered Blacksburg, 11-1. They followed that up with a sweep of a double-header on […]
Staff Report The Pulaski County baseball team has now lost four straight after dropping their last two contests – a 10-0 drubbing at the hands of Blacksburg on Friday and a 5-4 squeaker at Hidden Valley Tuesday. Against Blacksburg, the Bruins jumped all over Pulaski County with a seven-run outburst […]
There will be a Special Spring Meeting at Grace Baptist Church beginning this Sunday, May 11 and continuing May 12 and 13. Attendees will get a special blessing from Evangelist Caleb Lindsey. Sunday’s Mother’s Day schedule includes morning worship at 11 a.m. and Sunday evening service at 6 p.m. Services […]
By DANIELLE REID Patriot Publishing American International Group (AIG), a multinational finance and insurance company, reported that the January 2025 wildfires in California resulted in property damages potentially reaching $131 billion. While this is for property damage/disaster relief in California, one local community is working toward disaster prevention by mitigating […]
By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing The impending transfer of 176 acres of town property to Shah Development sparked some exchanges at Tuesday evening’s meeting of the Pulaski Town Council. The discussion occurred at a public hearing held in advance of the upcoming vote to finalize the contract between Shah and […]
Sylvia Dean Ratcliffe, 82, of Radford, was called home on April 30th, 2025, to be with the Lord. She lived a life rooted in faith, devoted to Christ, and guided by the teachings of the Holy Bible. She was a member of the West Radford Church of God, former Nail […]
William “Bill” Graham Scott, 92, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth Lessive Weeks Scott and William Quitman Scott, and his grandson Eric Scott Albano. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, the love of his life, Phyllis Aldredge […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference has announced its men’s basketball teams will play an 18-game conference schedule beginning with the 2025-26 season. The ACC has conducted 20-game conference schedules since the 2019-20 season and last played 18-game league schedules from the 2012-13 through 2018-19 seasons. The decision […]
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: AdventHealth 400 The Place: Kansas Speedway Track Length: 1.5 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Sunday, May 11 The Time: 3 p.m. ET The Purse: $11,055,250 TV: FS1 & FOX Deportes, 1:30 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 400.5 miles (267 Laps); Stage […]