46th includes small portion of Pulaski County INDEPENDENCE, VA – Mitchell Cornett, a lifelong Grayson County resident and dedicated public servant, today announced his candidacy for Virginia’s 46th House District. A strong Christian Conservative and member of Turkey Knob Church in Grayson, Cornett pledges to bring Southwest Virginia’s traditional values […]
RADFORD, Va. – Radford University has found the next leader of its men’s basketball program, as the hiring of Zach Chu was made official by Director of Athletics Robert Lineburg on Sunday. Chu will become the ninth head coach in the storied program’s history. “We are thrilled to welcome Zach as the ninth […]
Friday, March 14, 2025 – The U.S. Senate voted and passed a continuing resolution, H.R. 1968 – the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. This continuing resolution now heads to President Trump’s desk to avoid a government shutdown. Government funding runs out at 11:59 pm on Friday, March 14. […]
District 46 includes small portion of Pulaski County Saltville, Virginia – Adam Tolbert, 40, has announced he is seeking the Republican nomination for the 46th District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates in the June 17th Republican Primary Election following Delegate Jed Arnold’s announcement that he will not be […]
Represents northwest portion of Pulaski County in 46th House District Saltville, VA – Delegate Jonathan “Jed” Arnold (R- Smyth) announced Friday, March 14, that he will not seek re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates. “After much deliberation, I have decided not to seek re-election to the House of Delegates. […]
Love playing Scrabble? Here’s your chance to play for a good cause with friendly competition! The 17th Annual Scrabble Tournament for Literacy will raise funds for Literacy NRV (formerly Literacy Volunteers of the New River Valley) to help local adults learn to read, speak English, and reach their goals for […]
October 25, 1958 – March 9, 2025 Donna Sue Lovern, 66, of Floyd, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at her log cabin home that she loved. Donna fought a long, private battle with a very rare and aggressive cancer with strength and determination that can only be characterized […]
By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing Pulaski County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Laura Walters attended this week’s meeting of the Pulaski County School Board to promote the county’s One Bag Challenge anti-litter campaign. This year’s theme is “Pick it up Pulaski!,” and students who participate are eligible for cash rewards and […]
By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing The leadership of the Town of Pulaski met this week with county officials and members of several community organizations to discuss solutions for dealing with the relatively large homeless population in town. About 50 individuals gathered at the former Fine Arts Center Annex on 4th […]
By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing Following a lengthy discussion on their current budget, the Radford City Council, at its budget work session on Monday, March 10th, reduced the current FY 2025 budget by $941,000. Interim City Manager Craig Meadows said staff had been taking a look at reductions in […]
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia – Ron Sanchez, who served as the University of Virginia’s interim men’s basketball coach during the 2024-2025 season, will not be retained as the program’s full-time head coach. The announcement was made today by Virginia Director of Athletics Carla Williams. Sanchez assumed the interim head coach position on […]