Our mother Alice Loraleen Snyder, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on February 18, 2026. Our mother was born on September 24, 1937, at home in the Indian Valley area of Floyd County to Edna Bethany Duncan Marshall and William Clydis Marshall. She is preceded in death […]
Mary Elaine “Peachie” Rakes Whitlock, age 61 of Barren Spring, Virginia passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 at her home. Born October 24, 1964 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Grahams Rakes & Mary Elizabeth Taylor Rakes. She was also preceded in death by her husband […]
Richard “Richie” Sammy Hasson, age 59 of Pulaski passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital-Pulaski. Born October 9, 1966 to Peggy Ann Gravely Hasson and the late Richard Sammy “Dickie” Hasson. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents Sam & Marie Hasson and Mr. […]
Arnold Matthew Cox, Jr., age 71 of Pulaski passed away Monday, February 16, 2026. Born May 1, 1954 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Arnold Matthew Cox & Betty Jean Nunn Cox. He was also preceded in death by his son Justin Cox. Arnold is survived by […]
Francis “Bud” Allen Ferrell, Jr., age 80 of Allisonia, Virginia passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 at his home. Born July 14, 1945, he was the son of the late Francis Allen Ferrell and Emma Gertrude Montgomery. He was also preceded in death by his son Kevin Ferrell and sisters […]
RICHMOND, VA— From February 11, 2026, – February 17, 2026, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the recovery of firearms, the seizure of narcotics, the seizure of U.S. currency, and the investigation of multiple crimes […]
Monday 02/23/26 First Day of Spring Sports Practice Begin Spring Dead Period: No Fall or Winter Sports Activities Tuesday 02/24/26 Region 3D Boys Basketball Tournament: Pulaski Co. @ Christiansburg 7 pm Region 3D Girls Basketball Tournament: William Byrd @ Pulaski Co. 6 pm Thursday 02/26/26 Region 3D Girls Basketball Semifinals: @ Northside HS […]
Sandra Louise Hudson Ratcliffe, age 77 of Dublin, died Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
The Pulaski County Cougars Boys Basketball team will compete in the VHSL Region 3D Tournament on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Below are the details: Tuesday – 02/24/26 🏀 Varsity Boys Basketball Region 3D Quarterfinals Pulaski County Cougars at Christiansburg Blue Demons 🕖 7:00 PM 🎟️ Tickets: $8.00 (Region tournament pricing) […]
The Pulaski County Lady Cougars Basketball team will host the William Byrd Terriers in the VHSL Region 3D Tournament on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. 🏀 VHSL Region 3D Tournament Tuesday – 02/24/26 Varsity Girls Basketball William Byrd @ Pulaski County 🕖 6:00 PM 🎟️ Tickets: $8.00 (Region tournament pricing) 🚫 PCHS All […]
We have received reports that, due to an incident at New River Community College, schools in Pulaski are on lockdown currently, while other county schools are observing “shelter in place.” On New River’s website was posted a message, “NRCC is on lockdown and closed Friday, February 20th, 2026.”
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Playing their last regular season game on the road at Hidden Valley Thursday night, the Cougars ran into a buzz saw in the second half as they got thumped, 67-43. Pulaski County was just down 18-14 after the first quarter as Jalere Harlow scored nine […]