By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing It was so close but yet so far for the Cougars. Down 44-30 to Salem at intermission to one of the top Class 4 teams in the state, the Cougars would outscore them 22-4 in the third but would eventually lose in the final seconds, 62-60. […]
Delia Ann Quesenberry Williams, age 84, of Pulaski, Virginia, passed away on January 15th, 2026. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, loving heart, and the devotion she showed to her family throughout her life. Delia was born on February 18th, 1941. She was known for her kindness, strength, […]
ROANOKE – Water levels on the New and Roanoke rivers could rise rapidly starting Monday, January 19, and may fluctuate through the 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 Weather […]
Friday, January 16, 2026 – Ahead of attending the Saturday inauguration of Virginia’s next governor, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Governor Youngkin helped deliver great successes during his four years in office. Because of his service to the Commonwealth, I appreciated working with him and his […]
Tuesday 01/20/26 Swim: @ Christiansburg Aquatic Center 6:30 pm Wednesday 01/21/26 Boys Basketball: Cave Spring @ Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Girls Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Cave Spring JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Friday 01/23/26 Girls Basketball: Blacksburg @ Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Saturday 01/24/26 Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Blacksburg […]
Larry Oniel Martin, age 74 of Pulaski, died Thursday, January 15, 2026, in a Richmond, Va Hospital. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
Bryan Arias-Chicas and Gustavo Quintero Are Accused of Assaulting a 16-year-old Albemarle Teen — Arias-Chicas Also Accused of Filming the Sexual Assault CHARLOTTESVILE, Va. – Gustavo Quintero, who was indicted by a federal grand jury last month for the repeated sexual exploitation of a 16-year-old Albemarle County girl months […]
Tony Lee Boyd, age 66, of Chester, VA, and formerly of Pulaski, VA, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026 in a Richmond, VA hospital. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
Renew Your Registration or Driver’s License and Much More Online Anytime RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced its 2026 state holiday schedule to help customers plan visits throughout the year. Customers are encouraged to take advantage of online services, even when full-service DMV locations are […]
Six Hokies score double-digits Hokiesports.com BLACKSBURG – The Virginia Tech men’s basketball team fell to SMU 77-76 Wednesday night as Boopie Miller’s half court heave found the net as time expired to give the home team the victory. The result drops the Hokies to 13-5 (2-3 ACC), while the Mustangs who are […]
Brenda Rakes Shepherd, 83 of Dublin, VA went to her heavenly home on Tuesday January 13, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Madeline Shank and Wilton Rakes. She is now in the loving arms of her Savior and reunited forever with her husband of 62 […]
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Howard Palmer at the age of 81, on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Jim was the beloved son of Robert Ernest and Mary Ethel Palmer, born on January 2, 1945, in Pulaski, Virginia. He is survived by his […]