Statewide 4 p.m. burning law in effect Feb. 15 through April 30 CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Joining fire departments across the Commonwealth, the Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) announces the start of spring fire season. Virginia’s statewide burning law – which prohibits outdoor burning between midnight and 4 p.m. – is in […]
February 9, 1928-February 5, 2026 Breeman Alva Thompson passed away peacefully at home on February 5, 2026. He now rests in the arms of our Lord and Savior. Born on February 9, 1928, Breeman was the son of Jeff and Virgie Thompson, who preceded him in death. He was also […]
Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 zone Jalapeno Lime Chevrolet, poses for a photo during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 11, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) By HOLLY CAIN NASCAR Wire Service DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. […]
Jailen Bedford’s 23-point night leads Tech to victory Hokiesports.com BLACKSBURG – The Virginia Tech men’s basketball team secured a much-needed victory over No. 20 Clemson 76-66 Wednesday night on the road at Littlejohn Coliseum. Tech stands at 17-8 (6-6) heading into the final six games of the regular season. The Hokies […]
Pulaski County Parks & Recreation is proud to announce the hiring of Brandon Wolford as its new Health & Wellness Supervisor, a key position that will play a vital role in strengthening current fitness offerings and shaping expanded health and wellness opportunities ahead of the opening of the Pulaski County […]
Donations for new addition will create an accessible space for adult learners On Tuesday, February 10, Literacy NRV announced a new drive to create a more secure and accessible way for adult learners to take the GED test. The organization strives to offer customized GED testing at their learning center […]
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 – The White House hosted a select group of lawmakers, coal industry advocates and coal miners for a “Champion of Beautiful Clean Coal” event. U.S. Congressman and Congressional Coal Caucus Co-Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) attended this special event to support American coal and coal miners. Following […]
The Fort Chiswell Varsity Boys Basketball Team clinched the Mountain Empire District Regular Season Title on Senior Night with a 87-48 victory over the Giles County Spartans on Tuesday night. It was surely a special night at the Fort as seven seniors that have played ball together since they were […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing It was Senior Night in Salem and the Spartans manhandled the visiting Cougars, 67-41. The game was close after the opening quarter, with Pulaski County down just 12-9. The game for the Cougars would go downhill from there, however, as they scored just six points […]
Aaron Webb, 78 of Pulaski passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at his home. Aaron was born in Pulaski on October 8, 1947 to the late Isaac and Bertha Carter Davidson Webb. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Webb, siblings, Lola Gamble […]
Donald Lee “Butch” Roseberry of Dublin,VA born June 3, 1938 died Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Lewis Gale Hospital – Pulaski. He was a building contractor in Dublin and Pulaski County for many years. He was a veteran of the United States Army, and a veteran of the United States […]
Judy Gail Dulaney, 70 of Dublin, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 7, 2026 after a courageous battle with Hodgkins Lymphoma. She was born in Floyd, VA, to Hugh and Zora Dulaney. Judy was a devoted mother and friend who brought warmth and joy to […]