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 […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
January 3, 1960 July 27, 2025 Lawrence “Larry” Edward Riffey, 65, of Pulaski, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on January 3, 1960, Larry was a proud graduate of Pulaski County High School, Class of 1978. He went on to attend New River […]
Shawn Steven Taylor, age 51 of Pulaski, passed away on July 23, 2025. He was born on November 18, 1973. Shawn had a love for fishing that he got from his Paw Paw, and he was on the river bank every chance he could go. He is preceded in […]
Monday, July 28, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $419,080 grant. This funding supports cancer research into treatments for osteosarcoma. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Osteosarcoma is a type of cancer […]
Free online hub now serving more than 30,000 veterans, service members, and families RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that the Virginia Veterans Network (VVN), a resource built by veterans for veterans, has reached 30,000 registered users across the Commonwealth. This platform enables access to trusted resources for various […]
Board of Supervisors Meeting Monday, July 28, 2025 Pulaski County Board of Supervisors 5:30 p.m. – Executive Session, Executive Conference Room, County Administration Building, 143 Third Street N.W., in the town of Pulaski, Virginia 7 p.m. – Open Meeting, Board Room, County Administration Building, 143 Third Street N.W., in the […]