By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Down 12-3 going into the bottom of the seventh Tuesday, the Pulaski County Cougars scored five runs on six hits, but came up short on the scoreboard, losing to Salem 12-8. Salem totaled 13 hits, with Will Hale having three. Brayden White and Ben Farber […]
Staff Report A local team of runners took top honors in their event last Saturday in the Blue Ridge Marathon in Roanoke. The PC Clydesdales – Cam Akers, Rob Colley, Hunter Thomas and Josh Fleenor – won the Freedom First Blue Ridge Team Relay, which is a part of the […]
Operation DISS-rupt Launches April 28-29, 2026 APPOMATTOX – The Virginia State Police Wytheville, Appomattox, Salem, and Culpeper Divisions will be conducting Operation DISS-rupt on all 325 miles of Interstate 81 in Virginia on April 28-29, 2026. The traffic enforcement and educational safety initiative focuses on distracted driving, impaired driving, speed […]
By Shirleen Guerra (The Center Square) – One day before Virginia voters decide a redistricting amendment, Republican leaders gathered in Richmond to urge a “no” vote in a final push ahead of the decision on a constitutional amendment with potential to shift U.S. House of Representatives representation from 6-5 Democrats […]
By Shirleen Guerra (The Center Square) – Virginia drivers could begin seeing gas prices fall this weekend after oil prices dropped sharply following developments in the Middle East. Oil prices fell after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is open again under a ceasefire, easing concerns about global supply disruptions. […]
PULASKI COUNTY, Va. — Pulaski County Emergency Management is inviting rising eighth-grade students enrolled in Pulaski County Public Schools to take part in the 2026 Pulaski County Youth Firefighter Camp, scheduled for June 22-26 at Randolph Park in Dublin. The weeklong camp is designed to give students an exciting, […]
David Harold Akers, age 70 of Dublin died January 16, 2026. There will be no services. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. 540-980-1700
Anthony Curtis Heslep, age 55 of Dublin, died November 12, 2025. There will be no services. Online condolences may be sent to www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. 540-980-1700
Miriam Louise Bush Davis, age 96 of Dublin, died Saturday evening, April 18, 2026 at Hospice House in Roanoke. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing The New River Community College baseball team won its conference title this past weekend. A couple of local players game up big for the Muskies. Both former Pulaski County Cougars, Johnny Anderson and Brogan Epperly won their games. Anderson pitched a complete-game shutout. He allowed […]