Douglas S. Grantham
Douglas S. Grantham, age 75, of Pulaski, died late Tuesday evening, July 29, 2025 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
Pulaski loses to Bluefield; River Turtles eliminated from playoffs
Bluefield beat Pulaski on Tuesday night, 6-3. With the win, the Ridge Runners eliminate the River Turtles from the Appalachian League playoffs. Bluefield will now face Burlington in a one-game playoff on Thursday night to decide the Eastern Division Championship. The winner will also face either Greeneville or Kingsport on […]
Wednesday is Pulaski County Night at the NRV Fair and features Musicfest
The New River Valley Fair continues Wednesday and it’s Pulaski County Night meaning admission is free all day! The night features the Third Annual Musicfest – featuring the Jared Stout Band. Also Wednesday, Jaycees Bingo begins at 5:30 p.m. and Daniel Davis performs in the Wysor Building. Gates open at […]
Supervisors hear Broadband Update; Approve Rezone of Old State Prison
By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing Tom Innes of All Points Broadband on Monday gave the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors an update on the deployment plan to provide high speed internet access to every location in the county. According to Innes, All Points Broadband, fiber construction could […]
Youngkin reports even larger state surplus
Year-end revenues add surplus of $572 million more to the already incorporated $2.1 billion surplus RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Fiscal Year 2025 general fund revenues exceeded the official forecast assumed in the 2025 Appropriation Act by $572.0 million. Total general fund revenues grew $1.78 billion (6.1%) […]
Referees needed in area high school sports
These referees love their work and they’re encouraging others to join their ranks for the upcoming sports seasons. From left: Wayne Burchett, Andy McCready, Ty Hamilton and Harry East. (William Paine/Patriot Publishing) By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing Who doesn’t love a ball game? Most everyone has at one time or […]
Lightning H Ranch Opens “Ranch Chic” Event Center in Pulaski
By DANIELLE REID Patriot Publishing Despite the sweltering summer heat and the intermittent rain showers, Derek Holmes and his construction partner, Stuart Hall, have endeavored to complete the first phase of the Lightning H Ranch project in time for their August 1st open house. The facility has been designed for […]
FEMA buyout update draws reaction from Kersey Bottom resident
By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing An update recently given to the Pulaski Town Council regarding a FEMA funded buyout plan in Kersey Bottom has drawn some concern from residents of that neighborhood. At last week’s meeting of Pulaski Town Council, the Town of Pulaski’s Zoning Administrator, Nathan Smythers, updated council […]
John Harrison Collins
John Harrison Collins, 80, of Dublin passed away on July 3, 2025, at his home with his loving family by his side. Born on August 23, 1944, to his parents, John Nathaniel Collins and Sara Elizabeth Worrell Collins who have preceded him in death with a grandchild Gene Huffman. John […]
Big Dawg is coming back!
The area sports website Rodney Sports Now is reporting that Rick Watson’s Big Dawg Sports Talk Show is coming back! Big Dawg Sports will return as a podcast starting Monday, Aug. 11. The show will be air on YouTube, Spotify and Apple and run from 6 a.m.- 8:30 a.m., Monday […]
River Turtles must win final two games to reach playoffs
By Pulaski River Turtles The River Turtles’ playoff scenario: The River Turtles must win the final two games of the regular season to make the playoffs. How the playoffs work: The 2025 playoffs consist of single-game East Division playoff and West Division playoff, followed by the winner-take-all Appalachian League Championship Game. […]
Tuesday at the NRV Fair
The New River Valley Fair continues Tuesday with the big event – the Horse Pull – set to start at 7 p.m. in the Bud Walsh Arena Main Stage. Also Tuesday, Jaycees Bingo begins at 5:30 p.m. The Appalachian Hoedowners will be in the Wysor Building. Gates open at 5 […]