SHAWSVILLE, Va. — Pulaski County Cross Country turned in a pair of top-10 performances Wednesday at the East Mont Invitational at Camp Alta Mons as the Cougars continued their push toward the championship portion of the season. Sophomore Cecil Black led the Pulaski boys, placing 10th overall in 19:15.07 to […]
By Holly Cain NASCAR Wire Service LAS VEGAS – Play the ball where it lies. That’s what Denny Hamlin conceded of his competitive philosophy at the midpoint of the 10-race Chase to crown the 2026 champion. And frankly, that’s advice most of the title challengers could benefit […]
Wythe County, VA- The Wythe County Sheriff’s Office will be launching a Vehicle Based Enforcement (VBE) Work Zone Safety Program in the active construction zone of I-77. Speed studies conducted in 2026 at this work zone identified a significant problem with speeding in this area, recording 4,341 violations in a […]
The American colonies were at war, but no one knew how it would end. British soldiers and American militiamen had already fought at Lexington and Concord. The Continental Army surrounded Boston, and the bloody fighting at Bunker Hill had shown that American farmers and tradesmen were willing to stand and […]
The music of Blue Connection and New Ballard’s Branch Bogtrotters will be featured during New River Community College’s Concert Series event on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Music will begin at 6 p.m. in 117 Edwards Hall at NRCC in Dublin. Blue Connection is a hard driving traditional style bluegrass band. […]
By David Quesenberry Patriot Publishing A former Pulaski Chief of Police and career police officer was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Pulaski Town Council. At its Tuesday night meeting, Pulaski Town Council unanimously approved a resolution appointing Jill D. Neice as the newest member of the Town Council. […]
Donald Foster Ratcliffe, affectionately known as “Don Juan or Donnie,” passed away at his home on Case Knife Ridge Road in Pulaski on October 5, 2026, following a battle with cancer. Donnie was born in Pulaski on November 24, 1955, and was the son of the late Charlie Robert Ratcliffe […]
Robert Lee Perdue, age 68 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Hospice House in Roanoke, Virginia. Born June 29, 1958 in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Glenwood & Corrine Toler Perdue. Robert is survived by his Brothers & […]
The next meeting of the Radford Photo Club will be Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Radford Public Library at 6 p.m. Deborah Ring of Radford will present photos taken in Costa Rica, including many photos of birds. Also on the agenda will be discussion of a future show. The challenge […]
Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of October. October 8, 2026 Giles County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am Town of Pearisburg Offices Council Chambers 112 Tazewell Street Pearisburg, VA 24134 Bland County: 9:00 am – 10:30 am Bland County […]
November 1, 1943 – October 2, 2026 Ada Lauraetta McCraw Roope, 82, of Dublin, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026. She was a 1962 graduate of Dublin High School and went on to enjoy a 45-year career at St. Albans as a nurse’s aide. Waiting for her at Heaven’s […]
RADFORD, VA – You are invited to cover the 2026 Radford Highlanders Festival on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Radford University. A partnership between Radford University and the City of Radford, the free festival brings thousands of people to campus each fall for a day celebrating Celtic heritage, community and tradition. […]