BLACKSBURG, Va. – Signaling a new era for Virginia Tech Football, Board of Visitors Rector John Rocovich, President Tim Sands and Director of Athletics Whit Babcock announced the hiring of James Franklin as the next head coach of the Hokies. A proven program-builder with a national reputation for elevating teams […]
Monday, November 17, 2025 – The Virginia Department of Corrections has announced that this morning an attack on corrections officers occurred at River North Correctional Center in Independence, Virginia. As a result of the attack, one officer reportedly has died, and a second officer was transported for outside medical treatment. […]
Pulaski County High School is proud to announce that Lylah Minnick, a junior setter wearing #3 for the Cougar volleyball program, has been selected to the Class 3 Region D Second Team All-Region. Minnick has been an essential leader on the court this season, directing the Cougar offense with poise, […]
Randall Lee Whittaker, age 62 of Dublin passed away, November 12, 2025 at his home. Born November 30, 1962 in Radford, he is the son of Janette Ferrell Whittaker and the late Roby Lee Whittaker. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Ray […]
Hokies win 84-76.
ROANOKE – Appalachian Power Company (APCo) representatives are upgrading the transmission system in Pulaski, Montgomery and Floyd counties as part of the Claytor – Floyd Transmission Line Rebuild Project. The project team plans to host two open houses to gather input from the community. The project involves rebuilding approximately 18 […]
Feed My Lambs, Backpack Program: (From left): Lisa Phillips (HRC), Shana Tyrrell (Head Cashier), Anita Craig of Feed My Lambs and Missy Vanhorn (Produce Asst. Manager). Photos courtesy Food City ABINGDON – Since 1992, Food City has been teaming up with their valued customers to host their annual Race Against […]
Radford City Council presented their Veterans Day Proclamation to military veteran Gary Harris, who spoke at Monday’s meeting. From left: Guy Wohlford, Seth Gillespie, Gary Harris, Jesse Foster, Kelly Artrip and David Horton. By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing The Radford City Council on Monday acted on an audit request, passed […]
Lawal and Bedford spark Hokies’ victory Hokiesports.com BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech held off Charlotte’s aggressive defense to grab another win at home, beating the 49ers 84-76 and moving to 4-0 on the season. After Amani Hansberry sank the game’s first points from deep, the Hokies never gave up the lead, staying ahead for […]
Drones joins exclusive list with rushing score in second quarter Hokiesports.com TALLAHASSEE, FLA. – The Virginia Tech football team fell at Florida State 34-14 Saturday night at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee. With the result, the Hokies’ record is 3-7 and 2-4 in ACC play this season. The ‘Noles moved to […]
Howard Rodell Baldwin, age 66 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025 at his home. Born February 22, 1959 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Jessie Baldwin, Sr. & Amelia Austin Baldwin. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Crystal La’Shawn Harmon, brothers, Jessie […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Playing on a pleasant Friday night the homestanding Bobcats used their passing game to defeat the visiting Appomattox Raiders, 44-7. Radford quarterback Peyton Dobbins threw for 236 yards and tossed five touchdowns. He threw two scoring passes to Demarieh Brown, and one each to Jaden […]