Stanley Lee Cole, age 76 of Draper passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025 at the Galax Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born September 30, 1948 in Radford, he was the son of the late Franklin Lee Cole & Margaret Elizabeth O’Dell Cole. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law […]
Rachel Nixon Ernest, born January 1, 1949 to Winfred and Sarah Killen Nixon, went home Sunday, September 7, 2025 to see her parents, her husband Lester Ernest and three brothers Donnie, Terry and Alvin Nixon. She is survived by her Children & spouses – Sarah (Tim) Gilliland – Sand Springs, […]
Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Toyota, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 at WWT Raceway on September 07, 2025 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service […]
Thomas Theron Webb, affectionately known to all as “Dottie,” passed away unexpectedly on August 29, 2025. Born and raised in Pulaski, Virginia, Dottie was the epitome of a country boy—straightforward, strong-willed, and full of life. He dearly loved the town of Pulaski, where his roots always ran deep. He worked […]
Tech’s hot start fizzles in second half Hokiesports.com BLACKSBURG – Despite jumping out to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter, the Virginia Tech football team fell to SEC foe Vanderbilt 44-20 Saturday night at Lane Stadium. The loss drops Tech to 0-2 ahead of next week’s meeting with Old […]
James C. Blair Jr. (Jim) of Dublin, VA went to be with God September 5, 2025 at the age of 90. Born April 9, 1935 in Buffalo, New York, Jim was a United States Air Veteran and member of The American Legion. Jim graduated from Virginia Tech and received […]
Virginiasports.com RALEIGH, N.C. — In a game that featured two prolific offenses, a defensive play sealed the victory for NC State on Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium. On a hot, humid afternoon, Virginia’s offense totaled 514 yards and 24 first downs in a rare non-conference clash between longtime ACC members. But after […]
Dana Lynn Saunders was welcomed by her Lord and Savior on Wednesday September 3, 2025. She departed this life peacefully surrounded by her loved ones, leaving behind a true legacy of faith, compassion, kindness and unwavering love. She was preceeded in death by her Mother & Father– John Monroe Coffey […]
By TROY SARVER Patriot Publishing TAZEWELL – Three Tazewell miscues directly led to 19 Pulaski County points as the Cougars earned their first win of the season with a 26-6 victory over the Bulldogs on Friday night in Tazewell. The win evened Pulaski County’s record at 1-1 after a tough […]
Radford’s Trenton Carter hauls in a 33-yard touchdown catch from QB Peyton Dobbins to tie the game at 14. (Brian Bishop/Patriot Publishing) By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Playing on a very pleasant night in Radford, the visiting Giles Spartans wouldn’t be denied as they manhandled the Radford Bobcats, 34-21. […]
Week 2 Blacksburg 36, James River (B) 26 Franklin County 31, Salem 21 GW Danville 28, Amherst County 14 Patrick Henry 13, EC Glass 10 Jefferson Forest 40, Staunton River 7 Northside 27, Cave Spring 0 William Byrd 65, Hidden Valley 3 Abingdon 28, Christiansburg 9 Magna Vista 38, Martinsville […]
RICHMOND, VA— From August 28 – September 2, 2025, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the recovery of firearms, the seizure of narcotics, the seizure of U.S. currency, and the investigation of multiple crimes […]