Daris “Taterbug” O’Dell Smythers, age 87 of Allisonia, Virginia passed away Friday, September 26, 2025. Born May 1, 1938 in Bartley, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Trent Roy Smythers & Alta E. Alexander Smythers. Daris was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, […]
Charles Terry Finn, age 51, left this world on September 21, 2025. Charles was born March 20, 1974, and was the son of Virginia May Finn and the late Rome Garland Finn, Sr. Charles was a special caregiver to his longtime partner Heather Booth and his mother Virginia. Charles will […]
James Timothy “Timmy” Morris, age 56 of Hiwassee, died Friday, September 26, 2025 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
Tech prevails in first ACC test of the season 23-21 Hokiesports.com RALEIGH – Behind three John Love fied goals and the first touchdown in maroon and orange for Marcellous Hawkins, the Virginia Tech football team defeated NC State 23-21 Saturday night for the club’s second consecutive victory. The Hokies have now started 1-0 in ACC […]
Sarah Mae Arnold Martin, age 81, of Draper, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025. Born on May 5, 1944, she was the daughter of Deck Dillon Arnold and Maggie Gladys Turney Arnold. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas Leon Martin; her son, Richard Norvell Martin; one granddaughter, […]
Virginiasports.com CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The tension grew and the anticipation built Friday night until finally, at the end of the second overtime, the home fans at Scott Stadium were able to let loose with a celebration for the ages. On fourth-and-12 from the Virginia 27-yard line, Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos […]
By TROY SARVER Patriot Publishing ROANOKE – For the second straight year Pulaski County found themselves behind at halftime to Cave Spring at Bogle Field, but just like last season the Cougars were able to rally over the game’s last 24 minutes. Maddux Thompson led the PC attack with 152 […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Playing for the first time in three weeks, the Radford Bobcats for three quarters played perhaps their best game of the season. The game started on a mostly cloudy evening but the weather changed in the fourth quarter to a pouring down rain. Radford up […]
Week 5 Amherst County 24, Brookville 21, OT Craig County 35, Twin Springs 28 E.C. Glass 47, Liberty 16 Eastside 40, Bland County 0 Floyd County 42, Fort Chiswell 0 GW-Danville 34, Lord Botetourt 31 George Wythe 33, Rural Retreat 32 Giles 43, Tazewell 13 Glenvar 42, Martinsville 0 Halifax […]
On Thursday September 18, 2025, Melissa “Lisa” Kay Edmonds, 54, of Wytheville, Virginia Peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home, and back into the arms of her sister, Kathy and daddy, Bill. Lisa was born on December 11th, 1970, to the late Bill Edmonds and Janice Edmonds. Lisa is […]
The Pulaski County School Board will meet on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, for a Special Called School Board Meeting at the Pulaski County School Board Office beginning at 5:00 p.m. The agenda is posted on BoardDocs. http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcva/Board.nsf/Public Teresa Porter, Assistant Director of Finance Pulaski County School Board
The Pulaski County High School volleyball teams traveled to Carroll County on Monday, September 22, 2025, for a matchup against the Cavaliers. The Junior Varsity squad opened play at 5:30 p.m. and came out strong, sweeping the match in two straight sets. The Cougars won 25–13 in the first and […]