Pulaski County’s golf team continued its strong season with a team score of 310 at Draper Valley Golf Club on Monday. The Cougars were paced by Will Rackaway’s 74, followed by Evan Singleton (76), Boone Blevins (79), and Connor Whitaker (81). Blacksburg’s Jack Skinner and Hidden Valley’s Harris Camp shared […]
DRAPER, Va. (Aug. 26, 2025 – 12:30 a.m.) — All testing has been completed on the water main break in western Draper, and results have come back clear. The isolated boil water advisory for Pulaski County Public Service Authority customers in the following areas has been lifted: Barrett Ridge Kirby […]
By Shirleen Guerra (The Center Square) – Virginians are projected to see an average federal tax cut of about $3,500 in 2026 under a new tax law. The Tax Foundation estimates the law could also add more than 26,000 long-term jobs in the commonwealth. The savings will vary across the […]
Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Advance Auto Parts Ford, crosses the start finish line to win the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 23, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service […]
Margaret Ellen Johnson Sayers, age 76 of Dublin passed away Friday, August 22, 2025 at the Pulaski Health Center. Born May 5, 1949 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Dale Raymond Johnson & Pockontas Virginia Covey Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her husband […]
Nancy Elizabeth “Liz” Hamblin, age 85 of Dublin, passed away Thursday evening, August 21, 2025 at her residence. She was born in West Virginia, and was the daughter of the late Wilma Mauck Page Carter and the late Glee Mark Carter. Liz was a retired Registered Nurse. She was a […]
Tina Marie Estep, age 60 of Pulaski, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025 at her home. Born October 24, 1964 in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Roy Mitchell & Dorothy Pruitt Mitchell. She was also preceded in death by her husband Johnny Estep; granddaughter Alyssa Stacey; […]
November 30, 1940 – August 23, 2025 Elizabeth “Beth” Boyd, of Pulaski, Virginia, peacefully went to be with the Lord in the early morning of Saturday, August 23, 2025, after a courageous battle with numerous health impairments. Beth was happily married to her high school sweetheart, C.E. Boyd, Jr. for […]
Shirley Ann Miller, age 81 of Allisonia passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Heritage Hall in Laurel Fork, Virginia. Born July 18, 1944 in Grayson County, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Homer Miller & Mary Lou Safewright Miller. She was also preceded in death by her […]
Frederick T. Streets, 66, finally decided he’d had enough of this world on August 22, 2025, passing away peacefully at home surrounded by family (and still telling them what to do). Born March 5, 1959, in Kendallville, Indiana, Fred was proof that stubbornness and humor can take you a long […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Most of the time in early season games a team’s defense is ahead of their offense. Such was the case Friday in Radford’s 9-0 Benefit Game victory over the host Christiansburg Blue Demons. The only touchdown in the contest came with 8:51 left in the […]
Staff Report: Pulaski County beat Franklin County 17-14 at Dobson Stadium. Pulaski’s Sammy Carrasco (1) scored on a running play during the first quarter. Bryant Nottingham kicked a field goal to give the Cougars a 10-7 halftime lead. During the forth quarter Dorrion Long scored on a running play to […]