By THOMAS HOWLETT Patriot Publishing After upsetting 20th ranked Clemson on the road 76-66, the Virginia Tech Hokies proceed to drop the next two games to Florida State 92-69 and Miami 67-66. The loss to the Seminoles could be the deciding factor that keeps the Hokies out of the NCAA […]
Democrats advance constitutional amendments, gun restrictions, immigration limits and a minimum wage hike as budget negotiations loom in session’s second half. By Markus Schmidt, Shannon Heckt, Charlotte Rene Woods and Samantha Willis The 2026 General Assembly reached its midpoint Tuesday night as lawmakers hit crossover, the session’s deadline for legislation to pass its chamber […]
The Pulaski County School Board will meet on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, for a Special Called School Board Meeting at the Pulaski County School Board Office beginning at 4:30 p.m. The agenda is posted on BoardDocs. http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcva/Board.nsf/Public Teresa Porter, Assistant Director of Finance Pulaski County School Board
New River Community College (NRCC) signed an articulation agreement with George Mason University (GMU) earlier this week at NRCC’s Christiansburg location, creating a new 2+2 transfer pathway for students pursuing careers in cybersecurity. Through the agreement, students who complete NRCC’s information technology associate of applied science degree with a cybersecurity […]
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 – Civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. In response to his passing, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Today is a sad day as Virginians and Americans mourn the significant loss of a civil rights icon, […]
Phillip Andrew Saunders, 37, of Pulaski passed away February 15, 2026, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, VA. Phillip was a gentle spirit and had a generous heart that shaped the lives of everyone who knew him. He was deeply devoted to his family, who were the center of […]
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 […]