William Robert Burton, beloved son, husband, father and grandfather passed away on January 12, 2026. He was born in Montgomery County, VA on July 10, 1932 to a large family. He served in the United States Army, and was a combat veteran of the Korean War. Later he worked at […]
By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing Radford City Council, at its Monday night meeting, approved an increase in the water rates charged to the Pulaski County Public Service Authority. In comments made before a public hearing on the increases, Radford City Mayor David Horton said the City of Radford entered into […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Some nights it doesn’t pay to be height challenged. That was the case for the Pulaski County Cougars as they faced 6-8, 6-6, 6-4 and 6-4 players for the Blue Demons of Christiansburg. The Cougars were on the short end of the 72-66 final at Christiansburg […]
Daniel Austin Bowman, age 27 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 at his home. Born December 31, 1998 in Radford, he was the son of James Daniel Bowman, Jr. and the late Melissa Tkaczuk Bowman. He was also preceded in death by his grandmothers Faye Annell Worrell, Dorothy […]
Roxann Renee Nester, age 58 of Radford passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital-Pulaski. Born March 26, 1967 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Rebecca Geneva Nester. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents Wise & Guida Nester. Roxann is survived by […]
Cecil Franklin Keith, Jr., age 61 of Dublin passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born September 8, 1964 in Duval County, Florida, Cecil was the son of the late Cecil Franklin Keith, Sr. & Katherine Nanny East. He was also preceded in death by his […]
Registration is now open for two short-term project management programs at New River Community College, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Project Management Professional (PMP). The CAPM credential provides the foundational knowledge and skills that project based roles demand. It shows that the individual is ready to take on […]
September 23, 1939 – January 5, 2026 Charles Edward Leonard, 86, of Fairlawn, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church and a former Pastor and Missionary. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester D. and Clella Mae Byrant Leonard; his first […]
Tonight’s meeting of the Pulaski County Planning Commission has been postponed.
Our first Community Lunch for 2026 will be held at Cecil’s Chapel Church, 5801 Cecil’s Chapel Road, Hiwassee on Thursday, January 29th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Come on out and enjoy a variety of soups, pinto beans, sandwiches and desserts. Visit with friends and neighbors and have a […]
LewisGale Hospital Pulaski photo (From left to right): Christine Worrell, Kennedi Hart, Rebecca Barker, Misty Nowers, Mary Cox, Gina West, Lisa Barber, Samantha McClure-CNO, Kami Meek, Dr. John Bollig, Sean Pressman-CEO, Teresa Taylor, Brittany Camper, Amy Newberry. LewisGale Hospital Pulaski has awarded Dr. John Bollig, Emergency Medicine, with the hospital’s […]
By David Quesenberry Patriot Publishing At its first meeting of the New Year held last Tuesday night, the Pulaski Town Council received several updates on department operations, ongoing projects, and made appointments to Town boards and committees. Fire Department Update The first update was from Chief Jeff Conner on the […]