Fred Melvin Cloonan, Jr. age 78 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Heritage Hall, Rich Creek, Virginia with his wife by his side. Born May 12, 1947 in Stanton, Virginia, he was the son of the late Fred Melvin Cloonan, Sr. and Charlotte Baylor Cloonan. He […]
Blacksburg, Virginia; October 27, 2025: The Community Foundation of the New River Valley’s (CFNRV) online scholarship application is now open. In 2026, through the generosity of many donors, the CFNRV will give out more than $150,000 in scholarships to New River Valley (NRV) students. The scholarship application is open to […]
The Fletcher Gallery at New River Community College (NRCC) presents Lasting Impressions, an exhibition honoring the influence of NRCC’s beloved former art department chair and educator Aileen Fletcher. The show features works by three accomplished photographers and educators from the New River Valley, Kathleen Linkous, James Knipe, and William Ratcliffe, […]
Maxine Thurmon Ciampi, age 88, passed away in her sleep, Saturday, October 18, 2025, surrounded by love and family. A deeply spiritual woman and minister of metaphysics, Maxine devoted her life to kindness, grace, and service to others. She was a loving wife, mother of seven, grandmother, great-grandmother, and […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Playing on a cold, crisp night in Radford the visiting Carroll County Cavaliers defeated the Radford Bobcats 49-34 on Radford’s Seniors Night. It looks like this was the first time Carroll County has beaten the Bobcats since there has been a Carroll County High School. […]
Barbara Powers Humphrey, age 83 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital – Pulaski. Born July 12, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Roy E. Powers, Sr. & Rose Lee Richardson Powers. She was also preceded in death by her husband Steven Humphrey […]
Monday 10/27/25 Winter Sports Coaches Meeting: Little Theater 3:30 pm Varsity Volleyball: Staunton River @ Pulaski Co. 5 pm Tuesday 10/28/25 Winter Cheer Tryouts: Gymnasium 3:45 – 6:00 pm Wednesday 10/29/25 Region Cross Country: @ Smith River Sports Complex 1 pm Winter Cheer Tryouts: Gymnasium 3:45 – 6:00 pm Thursday 10/30/25 JV […]
April 10, 1939 – October 23, 2025 George Delano Akers, age 86, of Pulaski, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at LewisGale Montgomery Hospital. Born on April 10, 1939, in Cambria, Virginia, he was the son of the late William Harvey Blain Akers and Carlene Clark Akers. George […]
Huge Yard Sale: Saturday, Oct. 25 – rain or shine – 306 First Street at the old Gem City Junk Yard. Furniture, old items, dishes, clothes, too many items to list. 10 a.m. to closing. Yard Sale: Oct. 24 & 25 from 9-2 at 7264 Timberlane Dr., Fairlawn. Lots […]
July 11, 1985 – October 5, 2025 Brittany Camille Allen, 40, of Pulaski, Virginia, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Lewis Gale Hospital Pulaski. Brittany was the beloved daughter of Pam Baldwin and the late David Lee Allen, Sr. She was […]
By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing On Monday, Oct. 20, Judge Gerald (Jerry) Mabe ruled that the 1st degree murder case against Savannah Renee Adams proceed to the Grand Jury before likely heading to trial in 2026. Adams is accused of murdering Tiffany Nicole Dunford, who died from burn wounds on […]
Reflections of Life Ms. Bernice Estelle Smith Ramey was born on March 27, 1953 in Pulaski, Virginia to Robert and Agnes Smith. Bernice attended school in Pulaski, Virginia and graduated from Pulaski County High School. She worked and retired after 38 years at Pulaski Furniture Corporation. Bernice was a lifelong […]