ABINGDON, Va. – The former Vice Chairman of the Smyth County School Board pled guilty today to using at least six minor, male victims to produce child pornography. Todd Stewart Williams, 54, of Chilhowie, Virginia, pled guilty today to four counts of persuading, inducing, enticing, and coercing and attempting to […]
Claytor Lake saw a major cleanup effort in 2024, driven by the dedication of Friends of Claytor Lake (FOCL) and its partners. Spanning from April to December, the cleanup was especially critical following Hurricane Helene’s impact in September. FOCL was on the water just one day after the storm passed, […]
The Patton Logistics Group to Construct New Distribution and Warehouse Facility in Pulaski County U.S. supply chain company to invest $10 million, bringing 25 new jobs to Pulaski County RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that The Patton Logistics Group, a U.S. integrated supply chain company, will expand for […]
DRAPER, VA. The allure of a farmer’s market is in the unique blend of nostalgia, sustainability, heritage, fresh-from-the-farm food, community connection, creative crafts and functional artifacts. The newly launched Draper Village Heritage Market promises to deliver on all fronts and appeal to all the senses. The first Saturday of every […]
Sportsplex Lobby Everyone who came to the big Reveal was offered donuts and time to socialize before opening the doors to the cavernous interior of the Sportsplex. (William Paine Photos/Patriot Publishing) Proposed Sportsplex Entrance Lobby This shows how architects envision the Sportsplex lobby once renovations are completed. By WILLIAM PAINE […]
Staff Report Pulaski County’s girls tennis team turned in a solid performance against Carroll County on Tuesday, beating the Cavaliers, 6-3. It was the girls’ second win of the season against two losses. The win came on the heels of a 9-0 loss last Friday at the hands of Radford. […]
Staff Report The Pulaski County Cougars baseball team took its 3-1 record into Hillsville on Tuesday. The Cougars just a week ago had picked up their second win of the season against Carroll County, 10-9. The return match in Hillsville didn’t turn out like the Cougars had hoped. The Cavaliers […]
Staff Report After losing two heartbreakers to Carroll County (11-9) and Halifax County (9-8), the Pulaski County softball team went into its game Tuesday against Carroll County looking to turn things around. And boy they did! The Cougars got their first win of the season in Hillsville, plastering the Cavaliers, […]
Members of AmeriCorps River Team 5 are visiting Pulaski County and have already completed several tasks in and around Pulaski. These volunteers have already collected almost 2 and a half tons of trash and will continue their good work in the weeks to come. AmeriCorps River Team 5 includes: Team […]
By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing Radford City Council will advertise a 13-cent increase in the city’s real estate tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. During its Monday night budget session, Council authorized staff to proceed with advertisements for public hearings on several tax and utility rate increases under consideration […]
Get ready for an egg-citing, family-friendly adventure this spring! Pulaski County Tourism and Parks and Recreation Departments have partnered to bring the first-ever Pulaski County Egg-venture Scavenger Hunt to Randolph Park in Dublin. This free, self-guided scavenger hunt is perfect for kids of all ages and is a fun way […]
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Goodyear 400 The Place: Darlington Raceway Track Length: 1.366 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Sunday, April 6 The Time: 3 p.m. ET The Purse: $11,055,250 TV: FS1 & FOX Deportes, 2 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 400.2 miles (293 Laps); Stage […]