Pulaski County Parks and Recreation staff member Jenna Kinder has earned the designation of Certified Festival and Event Associate (CFEA) after successfully completing a rigorous two-year Event Management School offered by the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The nationally […]

What’s Happening About 3,000 field workers are facing bitter temperatures and treacherous roadways today as they restore power following the impact of Winter Storm Fern. As of 9 a.m. Tuesday, approximately 13,000 customers across Virginia and West Virginia are without electric service. The total includes about 7,300 customers in Virginia […]

All PCHS Sports Events scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, 2026, have been postponed. Once makeup dates are confirmed, that information will be shared with all parties. Postponed Contests – Tuesday 01/27/26 Boys Basketball: Hidden Valley @ Pulaski County Girls Basketball: Pulaski County @ Hidden Valley Boys & Girls Swim: @ […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced its 2026 football schedule Monday night during the two-hour special ACC Huddle: Football Schedule Release on ACC Network, with the first hour simulcasted on ESPN2. In transitioning to a nine-game conference schedule, 12 ACC programs will play nine league games and at least one […]

The Radford Photo Club confirms that they will meet this Thursday, Jan. 29, at 6 p.m. at the Radford Public Library. David Martin of Giles, known on Facebook as the Night Watchman, will speak. Also on the agenda, Joyce Sims of Radford will talk about the next outing, which will actually […]

PULASKI, Virginia, January 26, 2026 — Pulaski County has announced the hiring of Justin Martin as its new Finance Director, bringing extensive experience in local government finance, auditing and public administration to the role. Martin joins Pulaski County by way of Carroll County, VA, where he has served as their […]

Significant improvement on secondary roads will be dependent on cold temperatures and sun SALEM – Motorists should continue to avoid travel if possible. Snowplow operators and contractors with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are working in 12-hour shifts, around the clock. Interstates and primary routes (routes numbered 1-599) are […]

By DANIELLE REID Patriot Publishing Modern research indicates that rhythmic drumming can boost children’s cognitive functions such as IQ, memory and language skills. Drumming can also enhance problem solving abilities, concentration and motor skills. One of the opportunities local youths have to experience the benefits of drumming can be found […]

By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing The Pulaski Town Council at its Tuesday meeting heard updates on the Town’s water quality and the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 financial audit. Deputy Field Office Director Lisa Crabtree of the Virginia Department of Health, spoke to Council about the water quality of the Town of […]

By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing   At its organizational meeting on January 15th, the Dublin Town Council made its annual staff appointments and received an update on the mid-year performance of the Town Budget. Town Council made administrative appointments for the term from January 15, 2026 to January 15, 2027. […]

Fort Chiswell traveled to Independence on Friday night to tangle with the Grayson County Blue Devils. Both teams were undefeated in the Mountain Empire District so needless to say the gym was jam packed and both teams didn’t disappoint as the game stayed tight throughout with the Fort eventually taking […]