Local runners win relay portion of Blue Ridge Marathon
Staff Report A local team of runners took top honors in their event last Saturday in the Blue Ridge Marathon in Roanoke. The PC Clydesdales – Cam Akers, Rob Colley, Hunter Thomas and Josh Fleenor – won the Freedom First Blue Ridge Team Relay, which is a part of the […]
State Police aim to ‘Diss-Rupt’ dangerous driving behaviors on I-81
Operation DISS-rupt Launches April 28-29, 2026 APPOMATTOX – The Virginia State Police Wytheville, Appomattox, Salem, and Culpeper Divisions will be conducting Operation DISS-rupt on all 325 miles of Interstate 81 in Virginia on April 28-29, 2026. The traffic enforcement and educational safety initiative focuses on distracted driving, impaired driving, speed […]
Republicans rally voters ahead of redistricting vote
By Shirleen Guerra (The Center Square) – One day before Virginia voters decide a redistricting amendment, Republican leaders gathered in Richmond to urge a “no” vote in a final push ahead of the decision on a constitutional amendment with potential to shift U.S. House of Representatives representation from 6-5 Democrats […]
Virginia gas prices could ease this weekend
By Shirleen Guerra (The Center Square) – Virginia drivers could begin seeing gas prices fall this weekend after oil prices dropped sharply following developments in the Middle East. Oil prices fell after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is open again under a ceasefire, easing concerns about global supply disruptions. […]
Pulaski County Emergency Management Announces Youth Firefighter Camp for Rising Eighth Graders
PULASKI COUNTY, Va. — Pulaski County Emergency Management is inviting rising eighth-grade students enrolled in Pulaski County Public Schools to take part in the 2026 Pulaski County Youth Firefighter Camp, scheduled for June 22-26 at Randolph Park in Dublin. The weeklong camp is designed to give students an exciting, […]
David Harold Akers
David Harold Akers, age 70 of Dublin died January 16, 2026. There will be no services. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. 540-980-1700
Anthony Curtis Heslep
Anthony Curtis Heslep, age 55 of Dublin, died November 12, 2025. There will be no services. Online condolences may be sent to www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. 540-980-1700
Miriam Louise Bush Davis
Miriam Louise Bush Davis, age 96 of Dublin, died Saturday evening, April 18, 2026 at Hospice House in Roanoke. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
NRCC Muskies Baseball Team wins Conference Title
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing The New River Community College baseball team won its conference title this past weekend. A couple of local players game up big for the Muskies. Both former Pulaski County Cougars, Johnny Anderson and Brogan Epperly won their games. Anderson pitched a complete-game shutout. He allowed […]
Work with us in work zones to keep everyone safe
Work Zone Awareness Week reminds people to practice safe driving habits year-round RICHMOND — Work zones are not just construction sites, but where people work and then plan to return home safely after wrapping up for the day. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is reminding people about the […]