James Winfred Smith, age 84 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born March 28, 1942 in Pulaski, Virginia he was the son of the late Charles & Mary P. Rakes Smith. He was also preceded in death by his brother Charles M. Smith […]
By MIKE WILLIAMS Patriot Publishing In mid-February of 2018, the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution urging VDOT to “timely authorize and approve the design and installation of a traffic signal” at the intersection of Route 11 and Thornspring Road. The hoped for result of that action was […]
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 – In accordance with H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026., the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will deliver federal funds that U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) helped secure for Virginia’s Ninth District. […]
Virginia State Police has charged a Charlotte, N.C., man with malicious shooting into an occupied vehicle, shooting from a vehicle, maliciously causing bodily harm to another with intent to maim, and use of a firearm while committing a felony. At approximately 8:50 a.m. yesterday (Aug. 22, 2026), Virginia State Police […]
The Patriot and The Southwest Times will accept Open Forum letters on the upcoming November election through Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. All letters MUST include the name of the writer and a daytime phone number for verification. Only one letter per writer in a 30-day period. Letters can […]
Bedford, VA — Democratic nominee for Congress Joy Powers on Monday formally challenged Congressman Morgan Griffith to participate in three public debates across Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District before voters cast their ballots this November. In a letter sent directly to Griffith, Powers proposed holding one debate in far Southwest Virginia, […]
March 15, 1971 – August 22, 2026 William Lee Belcher, 55, of Dublin, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, August 22, 2026. He was employed with Kollmorgen and a U. S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Lee and Shirley Louise Goforth Belcher. Survivors include his daughter, […]
The Virginia Construction Trades Academy (VCTA) is an exciting new school in Bristol, Virginia that provides hands-on-training in the construction trades. The new trades school offers nine (9) construction trades for the Tri-Cities. The programs are designed as full-time, 40 hours per week for 16 weeks with real-world, hands-on education. […]
BRISTOL, Va. – Virginia State Police (VSP) and the City of Bristol, Va., Police Department (BVPD) has arrested a 47-year-old man following a fatal shooting and barricade situation which occurred early Sunday (Aug. 23, 2026) morning in the City of Bristol. The incident began at approximately 2:40 a.m. Sunday […]
SALEM, Va. — The Salem VA Health Care System will hold a Summer VetFest Veteran Enrollment Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, August 29, at the Salem VA Medical Center, 1970 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA. The event, open to all Veterans, their family members and caregivers, will be […]
David Lee Burton, Sr. completed his life’s journey on August 20, 2026, at his home. Born June 24, 1955, in Pulaski, Virginia, he was the son of the late Lawrence Oakley Burton, Sr. and Anna Arner. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Lawrence Burton, Jr. David was hard-working, […]
Virginia State Police is investigating a shooting on Interstate 77 in Carroll County that occurred around 8:50 this morning (Aug. 22, 2026). It appears to have stemmed from a road-rage incident. Two sisters, ages 12 and 20, were each shot in the leg. Both were flown to a North Carolina […]