By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Senior Sammy Carrasco hit a three-pointer with just over two seconds remaining Wednesday night, and Pulaski County defeated the visiting Cave Spring Knights, 53-50. It was Pulaski County’s second win of the season over the Knights. Pulaski County found themselves in another barn burner as […]
ROANOKE – Water levels on the New and Roanoke rivers could rise rapidly starting Friday, Jan. 23, and may fluctuate through the following week. Appalachian Power Company (APCo) is alerting boaters, fishermen and other recreational users downstream of Claytor and Leesville dams to be prepared for changing conditions. The National […]
…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON… * WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 8 and 14 inches possible. * WHERE…Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN…From Saturday […]
Bonita Gail Grubb Mabry, age 84 of Pulaski, died Monday afternoon January 19, 2026 at her residence. She was born in Pulaski on October 15, 1941, and was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Louise Via Grubb and the late Glenn Lewis “Doe” Grubb. Gail retired as a deputy clerk […]
Donald Gene Crosier, age 84 of Dublin passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born January 21, 1941 in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Roy Crosier & Bessie Humphrey Crosier Lockhart. He was also preceded in death by his wife Clara Alice […]
From NHRA Doug Kalitta, Matt Hagan, Jason Line, Eddie Krawiec, and Sean Bellemeur are the newest additions to NHRA’s Top 75 Drivers list, which is part of NHRA’s 75th Anniversary season. The five drivers join Tony Schumacher, Antron Brown, Ron Capps, Robert Hight, Greg Anderson, Erica Enders, Andrew Hines, Matt […]
Historic Virginia facility to serve as official launch site for IHRA’s new Stock Car Series and a renewed calendar of community-centered events FAIRFIELD, OH — The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today announced it has entered into a lease agreement for the Pulaski County Motorsports Park, the landmark venue long […]
James Everette Rose, age 85 of Pulaski passed away Monday – January 19, 2026 at his home. Born June 6, 1940 in Bluewell, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Mattie V. Rose. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Stephenie Rose; brother Delmare Rose and […]
On Friday the Varsity Boys Basketball Team hosted the Bland County Bears at the Fort and were victorious 105-51 on strong performances from Eli Eversole and Owen Jackson. Eversole put up a career night with 19 points and 10 rebounds while Jackson did his normal thing but not really normal […]
Floyd – Citizens Telephone Cooperative (Citizens) has recently released the names of roads where the company has constructed fiber optic infrastructure, providing area residents with access to super-fast Internet service. The company reports the following roads are completed or nearing construction: Archer Rd, Austinville Rd, Baker Island Rd, Browntown Rd, […]
Carol Jeanette “Jeannie” Mitchell Quesenberry, age 60 of Draper passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026. Born May 16, 1965 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Curtis Lee Mitchell, Sr. & Charlotte C. Mitchell. She was also preceded in death by her husband Darrell Quesenberry and her brother […]
Ibry Lee Dalton, one of the world’s best Daddy’s and Pa’s finished his earthly journey of 88 years, Saturday – January 17, 2026 at his home. He fought multiple health issues bravely without complaint, teaching us lessons in patience and faith. He loved God, his wife, family and friends deeply […]