No. 23 Virginia defeated Cal 84-60 late Wednesday night at John Paul Jones Arena By Jeff White (jwhite@virginia.edu) VirginiaSports.com CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — If the late hour bothered the Virginia Cavaliers on Wednesday night, it wasn’t apparent. In a game that tipped off at 9 o’clock, UVA went ahead to stay on […]
Brenda Mae Worrell King, age 63, of Pulaski, died Tuesday morning, January 6, 2026 at University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
Marilyn Marie “Puddin” Hardin Dalton, age 71, of Pulaski, died Monday, January 5, 2026, at Lewis Gale Hospital–Pulaski. She was born on June 24, 1954, and was the daughter of the late Lucy Massie Hardin and the late Everett Dewey Hardin. Though sight was denied her in this life, her […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Last season the Cougars had trouble finishing games in the fourth quarter. Those fourth quarter woes came back this night as they lost to Floyd County, 51-42. Down just three points 42-39 with five minutes and thirteen seconds left, the Cougars scored just three points the rest […]
Avdalas and Hammond’s combined 35 points not enough to overcome the late Cardinal surge Hokiesports.com BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech men’s basketball fell to 12-4 (1-2 ACC), losing its first game in Cassell this season after Stanford’s late-game surge to win 69-68. Cardinal standout freshman Ebuka Okorie closed a 13-point Hokie lead […]
RICHMOND, Va.—The Department of General Services, working in collaboration with the Division of Capitol Police, will close Capitol Square from Sunday, Jan. 11 to Saturday, Jan. 17, to prepare for the 75th Gubernatorial Inauguration of Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger. When Capitol Square closes at 9 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11, it […]
Linda Mae McPeak, age 76 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at the Carillon New River Valley Medical Center. Born November 24, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Paul Jackson McPeak, Sr. & Lillie Virginia Scott McPeak Tolbert. She was also preceded in death by her […]
New River Community College is offering a new science course in environmental science this spring. Foundations of Environmental Science (ENV 121) focuses on basic physical, chemical, and biological principles with an emphasis on the interactions between humans and the environment. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written and oral communication, […]
Robert “Bobby” Lee Wright, age 82, of Pulaski, passed away on January 5, 2026, surrounded by those who loved him. Bobby was born on June 17, 1943. Throughout his life, he was known for his kind heart, warm smile, and the way he made others feel welcome. He cherished time […]
James David Campbell, age 52 of Pulaski passed away Friday, January 2, 2026 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born November 28, 1972 in Georgia, he was the son of the late Noah Elbert Campbell and Mary Bell Turner Campbell. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Noah Edward […]
The Fort Chiswell Varsity Boys Basketball Team entered into the hostile Dungeon at George Wythe High School on Tuesday night with one purpose and that was to win. The night belonged to Pioneer sophomore Owen Jackson, who torched the Maroon defense for 39 points, nine rebounds, and went 17 for […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing The Pulaski County Cougars came out hot to start the game, but it ended up not being enough or lasting long as they lost to the visiting Patrick Henry Patriots 69-50. The Cougars were up 19-11 after the opening quarter, but the Patriots would go […]