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 […]
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 […]