Lady Cougars win River Ridge softball tournament
PCHS Softball defeated Christiansburg HS tonight 3-1 to win the River Ridge District Tournament Championship. The Lady Cougars are also 2026 Regular Season Co-Champions.
This Week’s Pulaski County Pulse
Notes: The Dublin Hugh School Class of 1971 will be holding a 55th Reunion on Saturday, August 29th, 2026, at the Dublin Alumni Shelter at Randolph Park in Dublin, Virginia. There will be a catered luncheon. We are in the process of trying to find and contact everyone who was […]
This Week’s Yard Sales
ESTATE SALE Estate Tag Sale of Archie Sumner, 5662 Old Route 11, Dublin, Va. MAY 29, 30, 31st. Sale starts 9a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Entry numbers passed out at 8 a.m. Friday 2024 GMC Sierra Truck 2095 miles, 1974 Ford […]
Cougar track continues on end of season surge
The Pulaski County Track & Field team continued its strong end of season surge Wednesday night at the Blacksburg Quad, highlighted by a historic performance from junior standout Anius Slaughter. Slaughter delivered one of the biggest moments in recent program history, launching the discus 162-8.5 to break the Pulaski County […]
Virginia Tech Advances Behind 17-Run Outburst Against Notre Dame
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – No. 7-seeded Virginia Tech used four big innings to power past No. 10-seeded Notre Dame, 17-10, in the second round of the 2026 ACC Baseball Championship on Wednesday night at Truist Field in Charlotte, North Carolina. Virginia Tech advances to face No. 2 seed North […]
Blacksburg man arrested in sexual assault case
On May 19, 2026, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Merrimac Road area of Blacksburg for a reported sexual assault. Patrol deputies and investigators, with assistance from Blacksburg Police Department, gathered information from the victim and family members, evidence from the scene, the name of the suspect, along […]
Patricia “Patty” Alice Trail
Patricia “Patty” Alice Trail, age 71 of Hiwassee, Virginia passed away Monday, May 18, 2026 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital-Pulaski. Born December 7, 1954 to the late Early & Edith June Edwards Trail. She was also preceded in death by her brother Bobby Trail. Patty worked many years between the […]
Virginia Advances to ACC Quarterfinals with 6-4 Victory Over Duke
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – No. 8-seeded Virginia threw out runners at home plate twice and erupted for four runs in the sixth inning to defeat No. 16-seeded Duke, 6-4, in the second round of the 2026 ACC Baseball Championship on Wednesday afternoon at Truist Field in Charlotte, North Carolina. Virginia […]
Governor Spanberger Signs Landmark Legislation Expanding Paid Sick Leave to All Virginia Workers
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today signed landmark legislation to create a statewide paid sick leave program for Virginia workers, ensuring that the more than one million workers who currently lack access to paid sick days can take care of themselves and their families without sacrificing their wages. […]
NASCAR This Week
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Coca-Cola 600 The Place: Charlotte Motor Speedway Track Length: 1.5 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Sunday, May 24 The Time: 6 p.m. ET The Purse: $13,855,363 TV: Prime Video, 5 p.m. ET Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 600 miles (400 Laps); Stage 1 […]
Governor Acts on Legislation, Responds to what she calls ‘Increased, Aggressive Federal Immigration Enforcement’ with Executive Order
The Governor’s Executive Order Prohibits Use of State Property in Furtherance of Federal Immigration Enforcement and Announces “Know Your Rights” Website for People at Polling Locations, Courthouses, Healthcare Facilities, & Schools RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today took action to strengthen public safety, reaffirm federal law enforcement accountability, and […]
Donald Edward Copenhaver
Donald Edward Copenhaver, age 91 of Pulaski, died Sunday, May 17th at his residence. Don was a man of service. He served this country in the Korean conflict. He then went on to devote himself to his wife, Mary Lou he married in 1957, whom he adored. He dedicated close to […]