Sophia Faith “Sophie” Martin, age two months old, of Draper, Va. passed away Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Va. Born August 22, 2025, she was the daughter of Madison and Jenny Williams Martin of Draper. Sophia will be missed by her Big […]
By TROY SARVER Patriot Publishing SALEM – Pulaski County put up a good fight, but in the end, it was another disappointing outcome for the Cougars on Friday night. Salem’s Jordan McCadden rushed for 252 yards and four touchdowns including a 62-yard score on the Spartans’ first offensive play as […]
Drones’ five touchdown night propels Hokies to victory Friday night Hokiesports.com BLACKSBURG – The Virginia Tech football team outlasted Cal in double overtime getting a defensive stop the squad desperately needed to secure a 42-34 victory at Lane Stadium Friday night. With the win, the Hokies move to 3-5 on the […]
Week Nine High School Football Scores William Byrd 42, Lord Botetourt 41 William Fleming 26, Northside 0 Franklin County 33, Staunton River 22 Cave Spring 36, Hidden Valley 0 Blacksburg 42, Christiansburg 13 Salem 45, Pulaski County 23 Carroll County 49, Radford 34 Floyd County 28, James River 21 […]
We come together today to celebrate the life of Linda Gravley Tate, a beacon of light and love in the lives of all who knew her. Born on December 29th, 1952, in the close-knit community of Hillsville, Virginia, Linda’s journey through life was marked by her intelligence, loving nature, and […]
Fred Melvin Cloonan, Jr. age 78 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Heritage Hall, Rich Creek, Virginia with his wife by his side. Born May 12, 1947 in Stanton, Virginia, he was the son of the late Fred Melvin Cloonan, Sr. and Charlotte Baylor Cloonan. He […]
Blacksburg, Virginia; October 27, 2025: The Community Foundation of the New River Valley’s (CFNRV) online scholarship application is now open. In 2026, through the generosity of many donors, the CFNRV will give out more than $150,000 in scholarships to New River Valley (NRV) students. The scholarship application is open to […]
The Fletcher Gallery at New River Community College (NRCC) presents Lasting Impressions, an exhibition honoring the influence of NRCC’s beloved former art department chair and educator Aileen Fletcher. The show features works by three accomplished photographers and educators from the New River Valley, Kathleen Linkous, James Knipe, and William Ratcliffe, […]
Maxine Thurmon Ciampi, age 88, passed away in her sleep, Saturday, October 18, 2025, surrounded by love and family. A deeply spiritual woman and minister of metaphysics, Maxine devoted her life to kindness, grace, and service to others. She was a loving wife, mother of seven, grandmother, great-grandmother, and […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Playing on a cold, crisp night in Radford the visiting Carroll County Cavaliers defeated the Radford Bobcats 49-34 on Radford’s Seniors Night. It looks like this was the first time Carroll County has beaten the Bobcats since there has been a Carroll County High School. […]
Barbara Powers Humphrey, age 83 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital – Pulaski. Born July 12, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Roy E. Powers, Sr. & Rose Lee Richardson Powers. She was also preceded in death by her husband Steven Humphrey […]
Monday 10/27/25 Winter Sports Coaches Meeting: Little Theater 3:30 pm Varsity Volleyball: Staunton River @ Pulaski Co. 5 pm Tuesday 10/28/25 Winter Cheer Tryouts: Gymnasium 3:45 – 6:00 pm Wednesday 10/29/25 Region Cross Country: @ Smith River Sports Complex 1 pm Winter Cheer Tryouts: Gymnasium 3:45 – 6:00 pm Thursday 10/30/25 JV […]