CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The Appalachian League announced the 2026 All-Appalachian League Team. The 2026 team is highlighted by Burlington’s Brandon Novy, the Player of the Year, and Johnson City’s Julien Hachem, the Pitcher of the Year. The All-Appalachian League Team features one catcher, five infielders, four outfielders, one designated […]
Harry B. Cox Jr., affectionately known as “HB,” passed away on August 15, 2026, at the age of 81. He was born on August 21, 1944, to the late Harry B. Cox Sr. and Arizona Kemp Cox. HB dedicated many years of his life to serving his community. He worked […]
Pulaski Democrats will hold their annual picnic on Sunday, August 23, at 4:30 p.m. at the Dublin High School Alumni Memorial shelter at Randolph Park. The picnic is an opportunity to meet Joy Powers, Democratic party candidate for Congress from Virginia’s Ninth District, as well as local democrats and members of […]
Wanda Lee (Cochran Burris) Martin, 88 of Pulaski VA entered the presence of her Heavenly Father on Friday, August 14, 2026. She was born in Radford VA on September 21, 1937, to the late Ashville Beauregard Cochran and Joesphine Akers Cochran. She is survived by her husband of 36 years […]
August 24, 1957 – August 14, 2026 Daniel Ray Morris, 68, of Dublin, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was retired from Volvo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Morris and Dellarhea Morris; and sister, Bonnie Simmons. Survivors include his wife of […]
August 14 – August 21, 2026 The list of forecasted highway projects is now online. These are projects that may impact traffic traveling in the 12-county Salem Transportation District over the next week. Work schedules and construction project timelines are always subject to change and weather dependent. New information is […]
May 5, 1954 – August 13, 2026 Darlene Yvonne Smith, 72, of Fairlawn, Virginia, passed away on August 13, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Darlene was born on May 5, 1954, in Pulaski, Virginia, to Cleo and James Smith. Throughout her life, she attended Jefferson Elementary School, and […]
RICHMOND, VA — From Aug. 5, 2026, through Aug. 11, 2026, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the seizure of narcotics and the investigation of multiple crimes throughout the Commonwealth. Operation Highlights Firearms […]
Monday 08/17/26 Golf: @ Draper Valley 12 pm Wednesday 08/19/26 JV Golf: @ Thorn Spring 4 pm Thursday 08/20/26 JV Football Scrimmage: Franklin Co. @ Pulaski Co. 5:30 pm Volleyball Scrimmage: Pulaski Co. @ George Wythe JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Friday 08/21/26 Varsity Football (Benefit Game): Pulaski Co. @ Franklin Co. 7 pm — […]
By MIKE WILLIAMS Patriot Publishing Two local referendums will await voters on the ballot in November. According to Leann Phillips, Director of Elections and General Registrar for the county, both her office and the Virginia Board of Elections have received the court orders requesting the addition of the two questions […]
RADFORD — The Pulaski County Boys Basketball Program partnered with Radford University’s Student Recreation and Wellness team to give student-athletes an unforgettable campus experience on Wednesday, August 12. The busy day started with a team lunch at Dalton Dining Services. Next, the players toured the new, state-of-the-art E-Sports Gaming facility in […]
November 19, 1949 – August 10, 2026 David Noel Bird Sr., 76, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away in his home on Monday, August 10, 2026. Born in Motoka, West Virginia, he eventually made his way to Radford, Virginia, where he graduated from VOTECH as […]