U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded Wythe County, Virginia, a $1.495 million loan. The funding will support the purchase of four pumper trucks for the County’s five fire departments. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “This USDA Rural Development loan for nearly $1.5 million […]
The Fort Chiswell Varsity Boys Basketball Team proved that they are a force to be reckoned with as they gave a senior led Carroll County Team all they could handle in a 73-70 contest on a Monday night in Max Meadows. In a contest that featured 12 lead changes the […]
Bluegrass Music Jam, Thursday, Dec. 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Snowville Ruritan Club, 4867 Lead Mine Road, Snowville. Calling all kids! Bring your wish list. Santa Claus will be at the Jam. Serving breakfast with biscuits, gravy, eggs, bacon and sausage, pancakes (gluten-free also available), desserts and drink. […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Playing on the road can be difficult at times. Pulaski County played hard but during the last five minutes of the game they just missed too many shots and didn’t value the basketball. The game was tied at 53-all at the end of three quarters […]
New River Community College will receive $10,000 to support its College Attainment for Parent Students (CAPS) program, thanks to a generous donation from the Truist Charitable Fund. “Strengthening our support for parent students through the CAPS program has been truly rewarding. The impact of the Truist Charitable Fund reaches beyond […]
This additional investment brings total state support to nearly $2 billion under Gov. Youngkin’s leadership and an estimated $3.4 billion including contributions from local governments and federal matching funds RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced an additional $290 million budget investment to further support school construction and modernization […]
It’s the time of gifts and gift-giving – and also the time to remember to gift responsibly. The Virginia Lottery and the Virginia Council on Problem Gambling (VCPG) are reminding everyone that lottery tickets are never an appropriate gift for anyone younger than 18. In fact, it is against state […]
The music of Lonesome Heart and Gap Civil will be featured during New River Community College’s Concert Series event on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Music will begin at 6 p.m. in 117 Edwards Hall at NRCC in Dublin. Lonesome Heart is a band based out of southwest Virginia and performs […]
Tuesday, December 24, 2024, Pulaski County Offices will be closed and will reopen on Friday, December 27, 2024, in observance of Christmas. The Pulaski County Public Service Authority Billing Office will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and will reopen on Friday, December 27, 2024, in observance of Christmas. […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Pulaski County, playing their second game in three nights, played much better at Carroll County Friday, but came up short as they lost to the Cavaliers, 64-57. The game was all tied up at 53 with three minutes left and the Cougars were in possession […]
Sara Barker Rogers, age 92 of Saint Albans, West Virginia passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024 at her vacation home in Draper. Born August 25, 1932 in Draper, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Cedar Allison Barker & Edith Rogers Barker. She was also preceded in death by […]