The Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team at Fort Chiswell closed out a perfect 12-0 Mountain Empire Regular Season on Friday at Riner by defeating the Auburn Eagles by the score of 73-55. Auburn had a packed house for senior night and came out fighting strong with scores from Matthew Altizer, Cody […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Playing on a Saturday afternoon the Cougars lost to Christiansburg 81-72 in the Cougar Den. It was their fourth game in five days. It was a real bad start for them as they scored just eight points and had as many turnovers in the first quarter. They […]
June 28, 1940 – February 14, 2026 George W Lambert, age 85 of Max Meadows, Virginia went to his eternal home on February 14, 2026. Awaiting to welcome him home were his wife of 61 years, Patricia “Midge” Lambert, daughter Sandra Lambert and great granddaughter Aspen Shaw. George was a […]
Edna Ruth Whited, born on August 9, 1957, in Pulaski, Virginia, passed away on February 13, 2026. She was the daughter of Munsey and Estelle Jackson. Edna’s education took her to Pulaski High School, where she later graduated from Hollywood Beauty School as a licensed cosmetologist and instructor. Edna’s entrepreneurial […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Playing on Senior Night in the Cougar Den the Cougars would battle one of the top five teams in Class 3 state rankings in Hidden Valley. The Cougars would come up on the short end of the score, 81-68. Pulaski County would come out on fire […]
RICHMOND, VA— From February 5, 2026 – February 11, 2026, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the recovery of firearms, the seizure of narcotics, the seizure of U.S. currency, and the investigation of multiple crimes […]
Stacy Compton Named General Manager of the Facility Pulaski County, VA (February 13, 2026) – Pulaski County Motorsports Park has announced the 2026 racing schedule at the legendary track. The track will host the inaugural IHRA Stock Car Series event on March 21st, before beginning its Weekly Racing series on […]
Alvin Ray Ward, Sr., age 59 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 in his home. Born November 6, 1966, he was the son of Bobby Lee Ward and the late Joyce K. Ward. Alvin is survived by his Father – Bobby Lee Ward – Pulaski Brother – Timothy L. (Nicole) […]
The Fort Chiswell Varsity Boys Basketball Team dismantled George Wythe for the second time this year on Thursday night at the Fort 69-56. It was the fourth game in just six days with the one more district game to go with the Auburn Eagles on Friday night in Riner. The […]
Lisa Shawn Hall Tribbett, 59, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on February 5, 2026. She was born on March 6, 1966, in Radford, Virginia. Lisa dedicated 23 years of service to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, where she was known for her kindness, dedication, and warm spirit. She loved lighthouses and […]
Monday 02/16/26 Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Patrick Henry JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Varsity Girls Basketball: Patrick Henry @ Pulaski Co. 6 pm Region Girls Wrestling: Zone 4 Qualifier @ Franklin Co. 9:30 am (Day 2) Wednesday 02/18/26 Spring Sports Coaches Meeting: Little Theater 3:30 pm Thursday 02/19/26 Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ […]
By MIKE WILLIAMS Patriot Publishing The Fairlawn Volunteer Fire Department is once again this week reaching out to residents and businesses in its coverage area to raise financial support through its letter campaign appeal. According to Freddy Smith, the department’s second treasurer who has been with the department for over […]