Betty Lois Pennington Simmerman, 86, of Barren Springs, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aaron and Bessie Pennington; her beloved husband, Willian David Simmerman; her daughter, Betsy Lea Simmerman Selfe, and nine brothers and sisters. Betty is […]
James Allen Lane, age 65 of Dublin, died Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. He was born in Covington, VA on November 29, 1959. He was preceded in death by his mother Linda Lee Neal Lane. He is survived by his father, Robert Nelson Lane […]
Billie Jean Matheson Skeens, age 92 of Dublin, died Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Bethel, North Carolina, on March 27, 1933, to the late Carl and Ivalee Isaacs Matheson. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her […]
Doris Fay Dickerson, 78 of Dublin, Virginia died Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at her residence with her family by her side. Born on June 8, 1947 in Raleigh, County, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late Elbert Jack Harvey and Helen Russell Harvey. Doris was a graduate of […]
By TROY SARVER Patriot Publishing It was a frightful night for Pulaski County on Friday, and it had nothing to do with it being Halloween. Patrick Henry’s offense played several tricks on the Cougars’ defense, amassing 491 total yards of offense as the Patriots treated themselves to a 56-0 shutout […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing It was cold, it was windy, it was Halloween Night and the Bobcats were scary good. Playing arguably their best game of the season, Radford defeated the Floyd County Buffaloes 44-21. Radford scored the first touchdown of the game and then the two teams exchanged […]
Week 10 High School Football Scores Galax at Giles (Forfeit by Galax) Grayson County 47, Auburn 0 Narrows 42, Craig County 21 Rural Retreat 12, Holston 7 Graham 59, Tazewell 0 James River 14, Patrick County 7 Carroll County 56, Martinsville 21 Radford 44, Floyd County 21 Patrick Henry 56, […]
(L-R) Dr. Tamarah Holmes, Friend of the Valley; Judge Lee Harrell, Champion of the Valley; and Ms. Angie Covey, Citizen of the Valley. The New River Valley Regional Commission is pleased to announce three award winners for 2025. Champion of the Valley is Judge Lee Harrell, 27th Judicial Circuit of […]
Today Our Beautiful Momma/Mommaw/Mimi Brenda Katherine Bainbridge went home to be with our lord! She was truly one of a kind and she loved her kids, grandkids and great grandkids with all of her heart! She is preceded in death by her loving life partner Douglas (Doug) Sifford; her Mother […]
June 14, 1935 – October 30, 2025 Isaac Glenn Goad, 90 of Fairlawn, Virginia, was called home on October 30th, 2025. Born June 14th of 1935, in Carroll County, Virginia, Glenn was preceded in death by his parents George “Wash” Goad and Lula Nester Goad, his eight older siblings, and […]
RICHMOND, VA— From October 22 – October 28, 2025, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the recovery of firearms, the seizure of narcotics, the seizure of U.S. currency, and the investigation of multiple crimes throughout […]
Commonwealth agencies launch joint effort to monitor offenders and ensure safe trick-or-treating across Virginia communities RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced an operation aimed at keeping Virginians safe this Halloween. “Operation Porch Lights Out” is a collaborative effort between the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) and law enforcement that […]