Virginia State Police is looking for the public’s help in solving a fatal hit and run that occurred Thursday (April 17, 2025) at approximately 8:29 p.m. in the 400 block of Broad Street in the town of Dublin in Pulaski County. The victim, Amrik Singh, 46, a native of the […]
Rhonda Leigh Lopez, 46, was born July 14th, 1978 to the late Victoria “Vicki” Duncan Farmer of Pulaski, Va. Rhonda passed away on April 1st, 2025 in Tucumcari, New Mexico. In addition to her mother, Rhonda is preceded in death to her maternal grandparents Peggy Milam and Lewis Duncan of […]
RICHMOND — From April 10 to April 16, 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 […]
From Radford City Police Department Follow – Up from Shots Fired Call on April 17th 2025 Incident Location: 1100 Block of East Main Street Following the investigation into the shooting incident on April 17, 2025, charges have been filed against two individuals in connection to the crime: Robert Leonard, 47 […]
UPDATE: All Clear As of 5 p.m. April 17, 2025, the secure-in-place order has been lifted. All classes and activities are canceled for the remainder of the day. From Radford University Radford, VA — On April 17, 2025, the Radford University Police Department was notified by the Radford City Police Department […]
By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing On October 17, 1984, a twin-engine Beechcraft Bonanza slammed into the side of Fancy Gap Mountain killing the pilot. The plane belonged to Pulaski native Wally Thrasher and this crash brought a definitive end to Thrasher’s lucrative and lengthy career as a drug smuggler; whether […]
On April 10th, the NRV Lady Rattlers softball organization celebrated a player signing on to play the sport at the next level. Ella Geist from Snowville, Pulaski County, was blessed to be able to sign a Letter of Intent to play for Bluefield University. When asked how she felt, she […]
By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing The Pulaski Town Council held several significant votes at Tuesday evening’s meeting and heard a funding request made by Dave Adkins, the CEO of YMCA Pulaski. Three of the seven members of the Pulaski Town Council were absent, but Mayor Shannon Collins and council members […]
(Dublin, Virginia) – April 17, 2025, Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene in Fall 2024, extensive clean up efforts have restored Claytor Lake for the summer season. “I’m very excited for people to get back in the water this summer,” said Laura Walters, chair of the Pulaski County Board of […]
Staff Report Keslyn Secrist announced today that she will play basketball for the Murray State Racers. Secrist graduated from Pulaski County’s High School in 2023 and is the school’s all-time leader scorer. As a Cougar, Secrist was a VHSL Class 4 All-State player in 2022 and 2023. Secrist is transferring […]
In Loving Memory of our Mother Jean M King — “Queen Jean” / “Mama Jean” born in Hiwassee Virginia, March 10, 1941 and gained her wings on April 9, 2025. A True Southern Lady who left her mark on the Myrtle Beach area. It is with heavy hearts and deep love that […]
Pulaski County’s Johnny Anderson struck out 12 Lord Botetourt batters enroute to a 5-0 Cougar victory. (Rob Simmons/Patriot Publishing) Staff Report Pulaski County’s baseball team got on a roll this week, with big wins over Patrick Henry and Lord Botetourt. On Tuesday the Cougars hammered the Patriots, 14-1 and came […]