The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Investigations Division continues to actively investigate the body found on Saturday in the Chrisman Mill area of Montgomery County. The medical examiners office has confirmed the identity as that of 33-year old Damien Sawyers, who had been previously reported missing. As investigators continue to […]
NRV Leading Lights is actively seeking volunteer award nominations from across the New River Valley (NRV) for the 2024-2025 year. Leading Lights awards are focused on the impact of a volunteer’s work and leadership. The website is open to accept nominations for the seventeenth annual awards. The nomination deadline is […]
By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing The Radford City Council held a special budget work session on February 18th, where they heard a report from Interim City Manager Craig Meadows on the City’s financial condition over the past five fiscal years. In his review of the City’s financial information, Meadows said […]
By DANIELLE REID Patriot Publishing Citizens of Pulaski County have an opportunity to once again help designate Pulaski as an historic place of importance. The Wilderness Road Museum, located in Newbern is one of three selected locations in the New River Valley to participate in the Virginia Association of Museums’ […]
Police Chief Gives Review, Receives Reward By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing Pulaski Town councilors heard two presentations at Tuesday evening’s meeting – one from the Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley and the other from Pulaski Police Chief Sam Shumate. The presentation from the Fine Arts Center, which […]
By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing At this week’s February meeting of the Pulaski County School Board, Assistant School Superintendent Tara Grant shared the results of a survey focusing on a “sense of belonging,” which involved students, teachers, parents and community members. The survey, conducted in October, revealed that the majority […]
After defeating the Giles Spartans 71-29 in the First Round of the MED Tournaments, the Fort Chiswell Varsity Boys’ Basketball Team had a showdown with the Auburn Eagles on Friday. Both teams had split during the regular season and this game certainly didn’t disappoint as far as competitiveness and determination. […]
Sandra Jean Gunn King, age 82 of Dublin, died Friday, February 21, 2025 at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
It is that time again for the One Bag Challenge!! After a lot of “trash talk” the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors and the Pulaski County School Board are partnering with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, the Town of Pulaski, the Town of Dublin, Friends of Peak Creek, Friends of […]
Governor Also Announces Federal Worker Support Resource Package TYSONS CORNER, VA — Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the launch of “Virginia Has Jobs”, a bold effort designed to further unleash the Commonwealth’s economic strength by connecting Virginia’s tremendous job opportunities with a robust and talented workforce. As part of his […]
After building the foundation for a welcoming and enriching community center, it is with great anticipation that Pulaski Community Youth Center is excited to join New River Community Action to issue this joint communication regarding the forward progress of the former Riverlawn Elementary School site! We are excited to share […]
By Holly Cain NASCAR Wire Service HAMPTON, Ga. – Christopher Bell prevailed in overtime to claim the victory in Sunday’s Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway – officially leading only the final lap and getting the photo nod in a three-wide run as a caution flag came out on […]