In celebration of Black History Month, New River Community College (NRCC) and the college’s Black History Committee will sponsor a guest speaker and other entertainment on Sunday, February 22 at 3 p.m. The event will be held in 117 Edwards Hall at NRCC in Dublin. Alethea “AJ” Robinson from Bluefield […]
Spanberger: “I Look Forward to Signing This Legislation Into Law to Give Virginia Workers a Pay Raise” RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement after both the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates passed legislation that would incrementally increase the state minimum wage to $15 per […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Pulaski County Cougars went on the road Monday to Patrick Henry and came away with their fifth straight loss. The final score was Patrick Henry 86, Pulaski County 76. The Patriot win meant they won the River Ridge District regular season championship. The game was […]
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 – Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors the Congressional Art Competition for high school students. This competition is an exciting way for a student from our region to represent the Ninth Congressional District in Washington, DC. The Artistic Discovery Contest is open to all […]
Phillip Andrew Saunders, age 37, of Pulaski, died Sunday, February 15, 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
Ralph Dean Newman, 88, died on February 14, 2026. He was the son of Roby and Goldie Newman, who preceded him in death. Dean was born and raised in Pulaski, Virginia. He attended Pulaski High School, where he lettered in three sports over multiple years and served as captain of […]
The Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team at Fort Chiswell closed out a perfect 12-0 Mountain Empire Regular Season on Friday at Riner by defeating the Auburn Eagles by the score of 73-55. Auburn had a packed house for senior night and came out fighting strong with scores from Matthew Altizer, Cody […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Playing on a Saturday afternoon the Cougars lost to Christiansburg 81-72 in the Cougar Den. It was their fourth game in five days. It was a real bad start for them as they scored just eight points and had as many turnovers in the first quarter. They […]
June 28, 1940 – February 14, 2026 George W Lambert, age 85 of Max Meadows, Virginia went to his eternal home on February 14, 2026. Awaiting to welcome him home were his wife of 61 years, Patricia “Midge” Lambert, daughter Sandra Lambert and great granddaughter Aspen Shaw. George was a […]
Edna Ruth Whited, born on August 9, 1957, in Pulaski, Virginia, passed away on February 13, 2026. She was the daughter of Munsey and Estelle Jackson. Edna’s education took her to Pulaski High School, where she later graduated from Hollywood Beauty School as a licensed cosmetologist and instructor. Edna’s entrepreneurial […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Playing on Senior Night in the Cougar Den the Cougars would battle one of the top five teams in Class 3 state rankings in Hidden Valley. The Cougars would come up on the short end of the score, 81-68. Pulaski County would come out on fire […]
RICHMOND, VA— From February 5, 2026 – February 11, 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 […]