By Shirleen Guerra (The Center Square) – Abigail Spanberger was sworn in Saturday as Virginia’s governor during an outdoor inauguration ceremony at the state Capitol in Richmond. Spanberger took the oath of office at noon, officially beginning her term after defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in November’s general election. […]
Tony Lee Boyd, age 66 of Chester, VA and formerly of Pulaski, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond. He was born in Pulaski on July 30, 1959, and is the son of Carol Hylton Boyd and the late Bernard Lee Boyd. Tony’s profession during life […]
Lawal and Hansberry both notch 20-point games in win Hokiesports.com BLACKSBURG – Behind two 20-point scorers and a phenomenal performance at the free throw line, the Virginia Tech men’s basketball team got back into the win column iwht an 89-76 victory over visiting Notre Dame Saturday afternonn. The win moves Tech […]
Four days after knocking off No. 20 Louisville at the KFC Yum! Center, No. 16 Virginia edged SMU 72-68 at Moody Coliseum on Saturday (Jan. 17) By Jeff White (jwhite@virginia.edu) VirginiaSports.com DALLAS — For clashes with two of the ACC’s top men’s basketball teams, No. 16 Virginia visited Louisville’s KFC Yum! […]
Penelope Ann “Penny” Dignan, 68, passed away on January 16, 2026, at New River Valley Medical Center. Penny was born on December 6, 1957, in California, to John Clifford Dignan and Janet Shute Dignan. She earned her GED and went on to build a long and dedicated career as a […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing It was so close but yet so far for the Cougars. Down 44-30 to Salem at intermission to one of the top Class 4 teams in the state, the Cougars would outscore them 22-4 in the third but would eventually lose in the final seconds, 62-60. […]
Delia Ann Quesenberry Williams, age 84, of Pulaski, Virginia, passed away on January 15th, 2026. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, loving heart, and the devotion she showed to her family throughout her life. Delia was born on February 18th, 1941. She was known for her kindness, strength, […]
ROANOKE – Water levels on the New and Roanoke rivers could rise rapidly starting Monday, January 19, and may fluctuate through the week. Appalachian Power Company (APCo) is alerting boaters, fishermen and other recreational users downstream of Claytor and Leesville dams to be prepared for changing conditions. The National Weather […]
Friday, January 16, 2026 – Ahead of attending the Saturday inauguration of Virginia’s next governor, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Governor Youngkin helped deliver great successes during his four years in office. Because of his service to the Commonwealth, I appreciated working with him and his […]
Tuesday 01/20/26 Swim: @ Christiansburg Aquatic Center 6:30 pm Wednesday 01/21/26 Boys Basketball: Cave Spring @ Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Girls Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Cave Spring JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Friday 01/23/26 Girls Basketball: Blacksburg @ Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Saturday 01/24/26 Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Blacksburg […]
Larry Oniel Martin, age 74 of Pulaski, died Thursday, January 15, 2026, in a Richmond, Va Hospital. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
Bryan Arias-Chicas and Gustavo Quintero Are Accused of Assaulting a 16-year-old Albemarle Teen — Arias-Chicas Also Accused of Filming the Sexual Assault CHARLOTTESVILE, Va. – Gustavo Quintero, who was indicted by a federal grand jury last month for the repeated sexual exploitation of a 16-year-old Albemarle County girl months […]