Rev. Mary Ellen Morris, age 79, of Pulaski, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Lewis-Gale Hospital–Pulaski. Born October 5, 1946, in Pulaski, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Sanders and Carrie Dalton Ratcliffe. Rev. Morris was a devoted woman of faith who dedicated more than […]
Nancy Lovern Thompson, born on August 22, 1942, in Blacksburg, Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 7, 2026. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She is cherished by all who know her for her boundless generosity and compassion for everyone […]
By Thomas Howlett Patriot Publishing Virginia Tech began its season with a staggering 73-3 blowout victory over the VMI Keydets. Old Dominion is now the focus for Coach James Franklin’s squad, as the Monarchs are looking to score an upset over the Hokies for the second straight season. In […]
Three Killed were Pedestrians RICHMOND – Virginia State Police are reminding drivers and pedestrians of the rules of the road after 10 people died in eight crashes along Virginia roadways over the Labor Day holiday. Three of those killed were pedestrians (one in Emporia, one in Fairfax along Interstate 395, […]
On the night of September 6, 1776, a new form of warfare began in New York Harbor. Sgt. Ezra Lee maneuvered a small, one-man, American-made submarine under the dark waters toward the British fleet. It was affectionately known as “The Turtle” because it looked like two Turtle shells joined together. […]
Incentives help keep traffic moving on I-81 and across Virginia From VDOT RICHMOND – A commercial vehicle crash can disrupt traffic, but a Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) program created nearly a decade ago has proven successful in quickly clearing crashes to keep travelers moving on interstates. The […]
Staff Report Sunshine Tours, Inc., based in Dublin announced today on social media it is closing after 45 years. According to their social media post, the decision to close immediately was made “after much consideration.” The company said there “were several factors that led to this outcome, but the biggest […]
Ella Ruth Riddle, age 80 of Pulaski, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026 at her home. Born January 28, 1946 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late James Henry Kemp & Ruth Bell Gordon Kemp. She was also preceded in death by her husband Harvey Albert Riddle; brothers James […]
Carol Dee Grigonis, age 80 of Max Meadows passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Born June 20, 1946 in Bluefield, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late Thomas Howard Shupe & Doris Louise Dooley Shupe. She was also preceded in death by her twin sister Daral Lee Willeford; […]
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day—a day to remember, raise awareness, and remind one another that hope and help are available. For Seed Peace, this day carries an especially personal meaning. September 10 was also the birthday of Casey Piscura, whose life and legacy inspired the creation of Seed Peace: Casey’s Fund […]
Staff Report The Pulaski County School Board will meet Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. for its regular monthly meeting for September. Among the agenda items will be a presentation from Jess Shull, Director of Facilities, on capital improvement needs in the county’s schools. At the board’s August meeting, it […]
By Holly Cain NASCAR Wire Service DARLINGTON, S.C. – Christopher Bell snapped a 33-race winless streak, claiming his first victory of the year in Sunday night’s Cook Out Southern 500, coming after a record-breaking mark of seven runner-up efforts on the season. And the timing of his trophy hoist […]