By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Playing in the Cougar Den on Wednesday night, the Cougars played hard but got outscored 13-7 in overtime to lose a heartbreaker to the visiting Abingdon Falcons, 66-60. Pulaski County (1-2) was down the whole first half as they trailed 15-14 after the first quarter and […]
The Fort Chiswell Varsity Boys Basketball Team traveled to Bland on Wednesday night for an early season Mountain Empire match-up and came out victorious, 93-39. The Pioneers were led by Owen Jackson’s double-double 11 rebounds and a game high 37 points on 16 for 27 from the floor and added […]
Julia Ann “Judy” Rodgers Koehler, age 87, passed away at her home on November 22, 2025 surrounded by family, friends, and her many pets. Born April 10, 1938, in Huntington, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James Wells Rodgers, Sr. and Quindora Switzer Herring. Judy received her […]
The music of Blue Tradition and New Ballard’s Branch Bogtrotters will be featured during New River Community College’s Concert Series event on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Music will begin at 6 p.m. in 117 Edwards Hall at NRCC in Dublin. Blue Tradition is a bluegrass band from southwestern Virginia. The […]
Dwight Ruben Bond, age 59 of Max Meadows passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025 in Roanoke. Born December 15, 1965 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late LaHugh Bond, Sr. and Carrie Payne Bond; brother, LaHugh Bond, Jr., Grandparents, George Washington “GW” Bond & Villa Lawson Bond, & […]
Serita Diane Hurst Melton, age 54 of Pulaski passed away Monday, December 8, 2025 at her home. Born July 30, 1971 in Pulaski she was the daughter of Ruby Reynolds Anderson and the late Roger Dale Hurst. She was also preceded in death by her husband Roby Reed Melton and […]
New Santa Tracker Launches in Partnership with DAK Lights Pulaski County, VA – December 10, 2025 – Get ready, Pulaski County—Santa Claus is trading in his sleigh for something a bit bigger and louder! Santa’s Big Red Express is returning December 15–18, bringing holiday cheer straight to neighborhoods across the […]
By Jeff White (jwhite@virginia.edu) VirginiaSports.com CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — In its first game as a top-25 team since February 2023-24, Virginia never trailed Tuesday night in an 84-60 win over Maryland Eastern Shore at John Paul Jones Arena. The No. 24 Cavaliers (9-1) came into the game shooting 39.8% from 3-point range, […]
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 – The U.S. House of Representatives voted favorably on S. 356 – the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025. These funds from the “Secure Rural Schools” program are essentially meant to supplement Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT). This bill now heads to President Donald […]
A Virginia State Police trooper suffered minor injuries after his vehicle was struck while working a crash in icy conditions on Training Center Road in Carroll County. The trooper was working a crash that occurred at approximately 8:01 a.m. this morning in the 300 block of Training Center Road. This […]
Kenneth E. Walker, 86, passed away peacefully at his home in Sarasota, FL. on Sunday November, 23rd. 2025, after a long illness. Kenneth was born November 11, 1939, in Rochester, NY. and grew up in Penfield, NY. the son of the late Kenneth N. Walker and Thelma (Lindsay). Before moving […]
Crews are working on plowing and treating secondary roads and neighborhood streets SALEM (2:30 p.m.) – Although interstates and primary roads (1-599) in western Virginia are clear this afternoon following the recent winter storm, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) cautions drivers to be alert to refreezing conditions overnight as […]