Kansas City wins Super Bowl LVII
Kansas City Chiefs rally in second half to beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 38-35 in the Super Bowl.
Death notice for Carl Rudy Rash
Carl Rudy Rash, age 67 of Moneta, and formerly of Pulaski, died Friday, February 10, 2023 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
Death notice for Roger Douglas Hughes
Roger Douglas Hughes, age 81 of Pulaski, died Saturday, February 11, 2023 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
No. 8 Virginia Wins Overtime Thriller Over Duke, 69-62
Virginiasports.com CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — No. 8 Virginia (19-4, 11-3 ACC) made a clutch defensive stop at the end of regulation and outscored Duke 11-4 in overtime to complete a 69-62 comeback win over Duke (17-8, 8-6 ACC) at John Paul Jones Arena Saturday afternoon (Feb. 11). Saturday’s contest marked the first […]
Basile scores 33 points in Virginia Tech’s 93-87 win over Notre Dame
Hokies notch first road win of season Hokiesports.com NOTRE DAME, Ind. – Grant Basile tallied 33 points for the second straight game to help lead the Virginia Tech men’s basketball team over Notre Dame, 93-87, at Purcell Pavilion Saturday afternoon. Basile added seven rebounds to his 33-point game to lead the Hokies (15-10, 5-9 ACC). Justyn […]
VDOT: Wintry mix expected in Western Virginia late Saturday, Sunday
SALEM – A wintry mix of precipitation is expected late Saturday and Sunday for parts of Virginia. Motorists should be vigilant, check weather forecasts in areas where they plan to drive, and adjust or delay travel in impacted areas, especially along and west of the Interstate 77 corridor. The New […]
Quesenberry named head football coach at Fort Chiswell
By RODNEY YOUNG The Patriot The Fort Chiswell Pioneers have named Zane Quesenberry as their new head football coach. “I’m very excited for the opportunity and challenges,” Quesenberry said today. “Back when I started coaching at Blount Middle School (Tenn.), the coach there said, ‘You will be a head coach one […]
Cave Spring and UVa grad Ronde Barber named to 2023 NFL Hall of Fame class
Pro Football Hall Of Fame Class Of 2023 TEAM(S) Ronde Barber, CB Buccaneers (1997-2012) Don Coryell, head coach Cardinals (1973-77); Chargers (1978-86) Chuck Howley, LB Bears (1958-59); Cowboys (1961-73) Joe Klecko, DT Jets (1977-87); Colts (1988) Darrelle Revis, CB Jets (2007-12, 2015-16); Bucs (2013); Patriots (2014); Chiefs (2017) Ken Riley, […]
Local Republican leaders say they will continue to put Pulaski County first, announce re-election bids
Pulaski County’s Sheriff, Commonwealth’s Attorney, Commissioner of Revenue and four members of the Board of Supervisors have announced their intention to seek nomination by the Republican Party for November’s election. The office-holders issued the following joint re-election announcement this week: “It is with pleasure that we, the Pulaski County incumbent […]
More traffic changes coming to Downtown Pulaski; daycare approved, no more town decals
By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot The process of moving to two-way traffic and four-way stops rather than traffic signals in Downtown Pulaski takes another major step forward on Monday, Feb. 13. Project Manager Scott Aust told Town Council on Tuesday that the traffic lights that have been flashing at the […]
Farmer earns County Spelling Bee Championship
Pulaski County Public Schools Riverlawn Elementary School student Brianna Farmer outlasted her competition Wednesday as the school representatives from each elementary school and a champion from each grade at the middle school came together for the Pulaski County Spelling Bee Championship matchup. “We are very proud of each student who […]
Super Bowl fans don’t let fans drive drunk in Virginia
RICHMOND – Whether a Chiefs or Eagles fan, a guaranteed game-day loser is anyone who chooses to drive drunk on Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 12). The Virginia State Police is reminding all Virginians that if your game plan includes drinking, then add a designated driver to your lineup. Don’t let celebrating the game […]