Ora Harvey Crouse, 87, of New River, VA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 13, 2026 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. A celebration of her life will take place on Friday, January 23, 2026 at First Missionary Baptist Church in New River, VA, with visitation beginning at 1:00pm […]
David Poole left this world to be with his Heavenly Father, January 11, 2026. David was born in Pulaski, Va. on November 22, 1946 to his parents, Janie E. White Poole & Fred K. Poole Sr. His parents migrated to Newark, New Jersey in the 1940s. David was raised by […]
Catherine M. Grubb, 89, of Pulaski, Virginia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. Born and reared in Pulaski, Catherine was a cherished member of her community, known for her kindness, grace, and unwavering spirit. Catherine’s legacy endures through her family and the countless memories she created over the […]
The Pulaski County School Board will meet on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, for a Special Called School Board Meeting at the Pulaski County School Board Office beginning at 5:15 p.m. The agenda is posted on BoardDocs. http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcva/Board.nsf/Public Teresa Porter, Assistant Director of Finance Pulaski County School Board
The Fort Chiswell Varsity Boys Basketball Team built a 12 point lead in the fourth quarter before hanging on late to defeat the Auburn Eagles on Tuesday night at FCHS 68-62. The Contest was back-and-forth with eight total lead changes. The Pioneers led at the half 36-28 and it stayed […]
ACC scheduling change impacts 2026 nonconference slate BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech and James Madison announced Wednesday they have canceled their football game for the 2026 season. The cancellation is a result of the Atlantic Coast Conference’s decision to move to a nine-game conference slate beginning in 2026, which reduced […]
Walter Eugene “Jingles” White, 76, of Pulaski, Virginia passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026 after a prolonged illness. Born June 22, 1949 in Washington DC, Walter moved to Pulaski as a young child. He attended Calfee School and Christiansburg Institute and was a competitive athlete in football, wrestling and […]
William Robert Burton, beloved son, husband, father and grandfather passed away on January 12, 2026. He was born in Montgomery County, VA on July 10, 1932 to a large family. He served in the United States Army, and was a combat veteran of the Korean War. Later he worked at […]
By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing Radford City Council, at its Monday night meeting, approved an increase in the water rates charged to the Pulaski County Public Service Authority. In comments made before a public hearing on the increases, Radford City Mayor David Horton said the City of Radford entered into […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Some nights it doesn’t pay to be height challenged. That was the case for the Pulaski County Cougars as they faced 6-8, 6-6, 6-4 and 6-4 players for the Blue Demons of Christiansburg. The Cougars were on the short end of the 72-66 final at Christiansburg […]
Daniel Austin Bowman, age 27 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 at his home. Born December 31, 1998 in Radford, he was the son of James Daniel Bowman, Jr. and the late Melissa Tkaczuk Bowman. He was also preceded in death by his grandmothers Faye Annell Worrell, Dorothy […]
Roxann Renee Nester, age 58 of Radford passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital-Pulaski. Born March 26, 1967 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Rebecca Geneva Nester. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents Wise & Guida Nester. Roxann is survived by […]