William Paine/Patriot Publishing Pulaski Police Chief Michael Parmelee presents Gary Martin Jr. of AMVETS a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of the Town of Pulaski for donating a drone to the police force. Investigator S. McMillan is the drone pilot for the police force. From left Investigator S. McMillan, Gary […]
By DANIELLE REID Patriot Publishing While some people waste their time fiddling around in unproductive activities, 14-year-old Hollace Oakes from Snowville has a specific purpose when she engages in fiddling. Recently, Oakes surprised the audience at the 89th Old Fiddlers Convention held in Galax, by winning first place in the […]
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia men’s basketball announced its 2025-26 non-conference schedule Thursday (Aug. 21). The slate features 13 contests, including eight home games at John Paul Jones Arena. The Cavaliers’ non-conference home schedule is highlighted by a Dec. 20 contest vs. former ACC rival Maryland at JPJ. UVA also […]
Belva Mae Alexander Smith, age 95 of Pulaski, died Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Lewis Gale Hospital – Pulaski. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
ESTATE SALES LIVING ESTATE SALE – There will be a large Living Estate Sale (rain or shine) on Friday, August 22 and Saturday, August 23 from 7:30-4:00 at 5119 Alum Spring Rd. in Pulaski. Some items to be included are tools, collectibles, holiday items, glassware, furniture, decorative items, jewelry, […]
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Coke Zero Sugar 400 The Place: Daytona International Speedway Track Length: 2.5 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Saturday, August 23 The Time: 7:30 p.m. ET The Purse: $9,797,935 TV: NBC, 7 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 400 miles (160 Laps); Stage […]
In recognition of their academic excellence during the summer 2025 session, 32 New River Community College students have been placed on the President’s List and Dean’s List. Certificates will be mailed to the recipients in the coming weeks. To be placed on the President’s List, a student must have completed […]
In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth of Virginia in honor of National Fentanyl Prevention […]
Wanda Darlene Gillespie Miller, age 66 of Dublin, Virginia passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Born May 30, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Geraldine Joyce Campbell Goines. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 45 years Phillip Lynn Miller (2021), brother Jeff Gillespie and […]
Thomas Alfred Quesenberry, age 87 of Pulaski, died Sunday, August 17, 2025 with Cancer. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kelly Weiser Turner Quesenberry, his father, Alfred T. Quesenberry, and his wife, Peggy Cox Quesenberry. Thomas served in the United States Army as staff sergeant. He was a […]
NASCAR Celebrates United States Navy’s 250th Anniversary with New Street Race at Naval Base Coronado featuring All Three National Series NASCAR Championship Weekend Returns to Homestead-Miami Speedway NASCAR All-Star Race Makes Monster Mile Move to Dover Motor Speedway Chicagoland Speedway and North Wilkesboro Speedway Return with NASCAR […]
Timothy Robert Kimbleton, age 73 of Belspring, died Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 19, 1951 in Radford, and was the son of the late Gracie Ethel Goad Kimbleton and the late Garland Robert Kimbleton. He was a long time employee of […]