RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin issued the following update after multiple sightings of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, were reported in and around the Commonwealth: “The Commonwealth of Virginia is home to a significant number of national security and critical infrastructure sites upon which our nation […]
By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing Following a tense exchange during the public comment portion of the meeting, the Pulaski County School Board passed a new student cell phone policy and approved the 2025-26 PCHS Course Catalog. The public comment portion of Tuesday’s meeting came early in the agenda and began […]
By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing At its final meeting of the year on December 9th, Radford City Council approved resolutions honoring three individuals upon their retirement from the City. Honored were Councilman Bobby Davis, Parks and Recreation Director Greg Holbrook and City Manager David Ridpath. Councilwoman Kellie Artrip read the […]
By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing At its December 9th meeting, Radford City Council heard comments from Mayor David Horton and City Manager David Ridpath about the state of the City’s finances in light of the City’s issuing a $4 million revenue anticipation note to address cash flow issues for this […]
From Virginia Tech While you might know about the dangers of chocolate and poinsettias for pets, several lesser-known hazards can turn festive celebrations into unexpected veterinary visits. Mark D. Freeman, a veterinarian with the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, has 12 tips to help pet owners avoid emergency visits […]
RADFORD – Radford University celebrated the achievements of 562 students during its 2024 Winter Commencement ceremonies, held on Dec. 13 and 14 in Bondurant Auditorium. Graduates were recognized across three key events: a graduate commencement and hooding ceremony on Friday evening and two undergraduate ceremonies on Saturday. The undergraduate events […]
Fannie Frances Gravely Martin, age 77, of Pulaski, died Thursday afternoon, December 12, 2024 at Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Dublin. She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond E. and Fannie Bowman Gravley; brothers and sisters Thomas, Charles, Raymond Jr., Walter ‘Tut’, Gene Gravley, Mary Baker, and Betty […]
Jo Ann Frost Davidson, age 91 of Pulaski, died Saturday afternoon, December 14, 2024 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
Jerry William Warden, age 58 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Lewis Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born May 8, 1966 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Stanley Monroe Warden and Dorothy Rena Owens Warden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by […]
By Rodney Young Patriot Publishing When you don’t play two halves of basketball you are often going to lose. That was the case for the Pulaski County Cougars Friday night as they lost to the visiting Lord Botetourt Cavaliers, 75-58. The second half saw the Cavaliers get layup after layup. […]
Lois Ann Cox Adams, born May 4, 1946 in Pulaski, Va. died November 11, 2024 in Redding, Calif. Predeceased by father, Dorse Cox; mother, Catherine Rhodes Cox Young; step-father, Stanley Young; sister, Patricia Cox Archer and niece, Kristi-Lynn Archer. Lois is survived by her husband of 61 years, Larry Adams; […]
From OKState.com STILLWATER – Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy announced Wednesday that coaching veteran Todd Grantham is joining the Cowboy football program as its defensive coordinator. With experience as a defensive coordinator in the NFL, SEC and ACC, Grantham has served in that role for the Cleveland Browns (2005-07), Georgia (2010-13), Louisville (2014-16), […]