By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing Pulaski Town Council at its Tuesday meeting removed Steven Erickson from his council seat following an official finding by the Council that he “committed misconduct in office.” Erickson was arrested by the FBI on July 23, 2026 and charged with two felony counts of receiving […]
The Pulaski County golf team faced a pair of challenging rounds this week, battling tough competition and soaring temperatures as the Cougars continued their season. Pulaski County finished with a team score of 312 in a River Ridge District match at Auburn Hills. Evan Singleton led the way for the […]
Dublin Town Offices will be closing at 12 pm Friday, September 4th and will be closed all day Monday, September 7th.
Roanoke, VA – This September, during Hunger Action Month, Feeding Southwest Virginia is joining the nationwide Feeding America network in calling on Southwest Virginia to Play Your Part. As the cost of essentials like groceries and energy continue to put pressure on household budgets, everyone can take action to help […]
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Cook Out Southern 500 The Place: Darlington Raceway Track Length: 1.366 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Sunday, September 6 The Time: 5 p.m. ET The Purse: $11,849,963 TV: USA, 4:30 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 501.32 miles (367 Laps); Stage 1 […]
When Americans think about the Revolutionary War, they often picture the great battles fought between George Washington’s army and the British. But in 1776, another war was being fought much closer to home. For the people living along the Holston and New River valleys, the American Revolution was also a […]
On August 31, 2026, at approximately 3:30 a.m., the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office received information that a victim had arrived at Lewis Gale Hospital in Pulaski, Virginia, suffering from a gunshot wound. Investigators with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division and patrol deputies responded and began an investigation. […]
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 – As a response to renewed federal attention on issues that impact American beef, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) is helping lead a Congressional letter to U.S. President Donald J. Trump. In the letter, lawmakers express their concerns about recent federal actions, highlight policy recommendations and […]
Pictured Left to Right: Wor. Dakota Burton, Paul Mele, Wor. Thomas Newcomb and RW. Glenn Stanger. On July 7th, Henry Clay Lodge presented Paul Mele with the prestigious Community Builders Award in recognition of his outstanding service to local children and families. Mele founded the New River Valley […]
CHARLESTON, SC — Quinn Burton, of Radford, VA, has been accepted into the Honors College at the College of Charleston this fall. Burton joins an inspired learning community within the Honors College. Honors students enjoy priority first-year housing in the Honors Living-Learning Center, priority class registration, exclusive Honors courses and […]
The New River Community College Educational Foundation recently launched a public fundraising campaign to support NRCC’s Pathways to Professions Program, a new initiative designed to help students transition successfully from college into the workforce by covering the costs of required licensures, certifications, and credentialing exams. The program addresses one of […]
RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources has recently received several reliable reports of sporadic deer mortalities consistent with hemorrhagic disease. Hemorrhagic disease (HD), caused by a group of related viruses, often results in annual outbreaks in white-tailed deer in the Southeastern U.S., including Virginia. Historically, HD has […]