NRCC welding student at work. (NRCC photo) Registration is now open for several upcoming short-term training programs at New River Community College that include Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). These welding programs are non-credit, and students may enroll in […]
Isaac Haislip, Spencer Moser, and Owen Jackson each collected three hits a piece for FC in the 13-6 win over the Galax Maroon Tide on Tuesday at Felt Park in Galax. Mac Phillips blasted a solo homerun in the top of the seventh and Kam Ward and Cooper Davis notched […]
August 7, 1951 – May 5, 2026 Russell Henry “Russ” Cregger, age 74, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026. Born on August 7, 1951, Russ lived a life defined by faith, hard work, and deep love for his family. Russ was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He […]
RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) is pleased to invite the public to provide feedback on public transportation and rail projects recommended for funding in its Fiscal Year 2027-2032 Six Year Improvement Program (SYIP). DRPT will host a virtual public meeting on May 27, […]
The Pulaski County High School Softball field hosted Senior Night, where the Lady Cougars honored their seniors with a 10-0 victory over the Patrick Henry Patriots. Sophia Hall, a senior, delivered an outstanding performance, pitching a perfect game and hitting a home run. In the process, she faced 15 batters, […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing The Pulaski County Cougars traveled to Roanoke Tuesday to take on the Patrick Henry Patriots, and behind the hitting and pitching of Seth Carter, defeated them 9-3. Carter pitched five innings, allowed two runs, only one earned, four hits, and struck out eight. He then […]
Shannon Renee Beebe Gillespie, age 41 of Pulaski, died early Saturday morning, May 2, 2026 at Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center in Midlothian, Virginia. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
On Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 2 p.m. a brief tree planting ceremony will be held on the Old Historic Pulaski County Courthouse lawn. Two dogwood trees, in recognition of our Nation’s 250th commemoration, will be presented to the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors by the Count Pulaski Chapter of […]
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Pulaski County Sports Tourism and Entertainment Authority Board of Directors Meeting, Executive Conference Room, Pulaski County Administration Building, 143 Third Street N.W., in the town of Pulaski, Virginia, 9 a.m. (Contact: Megan Bird, Clerk to the Board, 143 Third Street N.W., Suite 1, Pulaski, VA, 24301, […]
RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) released its Statewide Multiuse Trails Plan, which provides a framework to inform the development of a connected, statewide multiuse trail network across the commonwealth, which will increase trail access for residents and visitors of Virginia. The release of the plan coincides with […]
In a real slugfest, the Lady Cougars defeated a very determined Lord Botetourt Cavalier team this afternoon 19-12! The Lady Cougars proved themselves to be real power hitters, blasting 7 home runs and gathering 17 hits. The Cavaliers also had 14 hits and 2 home runs! Clearly there was never […]
Matthew Jason Edmonds, age 51, of Max Meadows, went home to be with The Lord Sunday, May 3rd, 2026. He was an employee of the New River Valley Regional Jail and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Jason is preceded in death by his special “Granny”, Virginia P. Warden and his special […]