On December 10, 2025, Michael James Talkington, age 52, of Christiansburg was sentenced to a mandatory 25-year prison sentence for: Possession with the intent to distribute marijuana Distribution of marijuana Possession of schedule I/II controlled substance Sexual abuse of animal Solicitation of a minor Child solicitation by electronic means Possession […]
In Loving Memory Aspen Kayleigh Shaw November 24, 2018 – November 22, 2025 Aspen Kayleigh Shaw, of Savannah, GA passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025, resting peacefully in her mother’s arms, at home. Born November 24, 2018, she is the daughter of Michael and Brandi Shaw of Savannah, GA (formerly […]
Appalachian Power (APCo) wants recreational users downstream of Claytor and Leesville dams to know water levels on the New and Roanoke rivers could rise rapidly starting Sunday, Dec. 14, and continue to fluctuate throughout the week. The National Weather Service is calling for cold temperatures, and PJM, the independent regional […]
Tuesday 12/16/25 Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Cave Spring JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Girls Basketball: Cave Spring @ Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Swim: @ Christiansburg Aquatic Center 6:30 pm Wednesday 12/17/25 Varsity Girls Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Northside 6 pm Wrestling: Tri Match @ PCHS (PC – Bburg – Cburg) 6 […]
Neoklis Avdalas notches his second 30-point performance of the year BLACKSBURG – The Virginia Tech men’s basketball team moved to 9-2 for the first time since the 2022-23 season after beating Western Carolina 96-74 Thursday night, their sixth consecutive home victory on Carilion Clinic Court at Cassell Coliseum. Standout freshman Neoklis Avdalas caught fire, […]
James Robert “JR” Davis age 82, of Little Creek Community, passed away on December 11, 2025. He was born in Little Creek on August 25, 1943 to the late Gifford Lafayette and Beatrice Beulah Kitts Davis. JR was a lifelong farmer and helped his community any way he could he […]
The Pulaski County Office of Prevention and Recovery joins Pulaski County High School’s basketball program to highlight the County’s efforts to defeat overdoses with the Coaches vs. Overdoses initiative. The initiative, offered by the Attorney General’s Office focuses on empowering parents, coaches, and athletes with information on the risks of […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Playing in the Cougar Den on Wednesday night, the Cougars played hard but got outscored 13-7 in overtime to lose a heartbreaker to the visiting Abingdon Falcons, 66-60. Pulaski County (1-2) was down the whole first half as they trailed 15-14 after the first quarter and […]
The Fort Chiswell Varsity Boys Basketball Team traveled to Bland on Wednesday night for an early season Mountain Empire match-up and came out victorious, 93-39. The Pioneers were led by Owen Jackson’s double-double 11 rebounds and a game high 37 points on 16 for 27 from the floor and added […]
Julia Ann “Judy” Rodgers Koehler, age 87, passed away at her home on November 22, 2025 surrounded by family, friends, and her many pets. Born April 10, 1938, in Huntington, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James Wells Rodgers, Sr. and Quindora Switzer Herring. Judy received her […]
The music of Blue Tradition and New Ballard’s Branch Bogtrotters will be featured during New River Community College’s Concert Series event on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Music will begin at 6 p.m. in 117 Edwards Hall at NRCC in Dublin. Blue Tradition is a bluegrass band from southwestern Virginia. The […]
Dwight Ruben Bond, age 59 of Max Meadows passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025 in Roanoke. Born December 15, 1965 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late LaHugh Bond, Sr. and Carrie Payne Bond; brother, LaHugh Bond, Jr., Grandparents, George Washington “GW” Bond & Villa Lawson Bond, & […]