By BRIAN BISHOP Patriot Publishing Virginia Tech beat Louisville Sunday, 70-65 to give Megan Duffy her first big home win in a sell-out at Cassell Coliseum on Elizabeth Kitley Day in which Tech’s all-time leading scorer and three-time All-American’s jersey was retired. Tech led 58-45 at the start of the […]
Regional Collaboration Creates a Driving Force for Rural Revitalization From Onward New River Valley BLACKSBURG – Virginia’s New River Valley, a region once considered a quiet corner of rural Virginia, is now emerging as a powerhouse of economic growth and prosperity. According to the latest State of the Commonwealth report […]
The boys basketball game scheduled for tonight (Monday 01/20/25) at Floyd has been postponed. Once a makeup date is determined, I’ll let you know. Details below, thanks. Monday 01/20/25 POSTPONED Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co @ Floyd Co JV @ 5:30, Varsity to follow Scott Vest Athletic & […]
In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor and in accordance with federal law 4 U.S.C. § 6(d), I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia are to be flown at full-staff on all state and local buildings and […]
Glenna Julia Myers MacDonald Jefferson 100 years old January 16, 1925 – January 17, 2025 At her request, Glenna’s obit will be “Short and Sweet”, just like Glenna, herself. “She did it her way” always with grace, honesty and unwavering loyalty. Family and friends cherish Glenna’s love and kindness. Her […]
Dr. Ponziano Paul Ferraraccio, age 74 of Pulaski, died early morning, January 12, 2025 at Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on November 12, 1950 in Bluefield, West Virginia, and was the son of the late Bertha Sue Hutchison Ferraraccio and the late Ponziano Pilato Ferraraccio. He graduated […]
Each year the best runners, jumpers, and throwers in the country converge at the VA Showcase in Virginia Beach. This year the VA Showcase was loaded with talent from 24 different states and Jamaica. Our Cougars turned in outstanding performances amongst the best. Our very own Cole Boone is the top […]
Rain and snow + frigid temperatures = icy roads SALEM – Winter weather is expected to move into western Virginia on Sunday, Jan. 19. Snow, rain or a wintry mix of precipitation are possible, so drivers should pay attention to the forecast and adjust travel plans, particularly if heading into the […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing When your opponent’s shot from 50-55 feet goes in to end a quarter, it may not be your night. The Pulaski County Cougars found themselves down early 15-4, but had fought themselves back to tie the game at 17. That’s when Salem’s Jack Stroud hit that […]
Donna Marie Delp Weaver, 59, of Dublin, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025. She is preceded in death by her father Richard Cleo Delp and both paternal and maternal grandparents. She is survived by her husband: John Weaver; daughters: Whitney Hunt (Jordan), Kayla Weaver, Lisa Weaver; sons: Johnny Worrell, […]
Buford Wayne Hagee, 81 of Stuart, Va. was called to join his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in heaven on Thursday, January 16, 2025. 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought and good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith” He was preceded in death by his […]
Rev. E.C. “Kip” Worrell, Jr. , age 69, passed away on January 16, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 24, 1955 in Pulaski, Virginia. Kip worked at Volvo Trucks for 25 years and was a licensed minister with the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. He and his […]