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‘Continuous misery’ for troops in barracks
By Brett Rowland (The Center Square) – Sewage backups and inoperable fire systems are among the safety hazards that U.S. service members living in barracks face, according to a new report on how such conditions undermine quality of life and military readiness. A U.S. Government Accountability Office report found that […]
‘Honest, accurate’ information sought on border
By Kim Jarrett (The Center Square) – Twenty-four Republican governors said illegal immigration burdens every state and asked President Joe Biden for “honest” and “accurate” information about the situation. A letter sent Tuesday blamed Biden’s policies for a surge in illegal crossings at the southern border. “States are on the […]
Horse show Saturday in Fries
By DONALD TRAUSNECK SW Virginia Equine Reporter Fries Fire & Rescue will sponsor a horse show Saturday at the Jamie Hyatt Arena beginning at 6 p.m. The arena is located at 56 Bainbridge Road, Fries. Open Arena will be from 3 to 5 p.m. An award of $100 has […]
Patriot launches new Facebook page
We’re back on Facebook … kind of. We’ve posted a new page and we invite you to visit to see local news. Go to … https://www.facebook.com/ThePCPatriot
DMV Helps Parents with New Video
National Child Passenger Safety Week is September 17-23 RICHMOND – As a part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) illustrates to parents and caregivers the importance of making sure their child is always secure in their vehicle with an informative video providing top […]
August Revenues for Va. Exceed Forecast
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that general fund revenues are ahead of forecast by $204.8 million year-to-date. Among the major sources, general fund revenues are up 3.0 percent year-to-date after adjusting for policy actions. Compared to August 2022, adjusted general fund revenues demonstrate a strong economic position […]
John Aaron Sexton
John Aaron Sexton, age 57, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, August 1, 2023. There will be no services. Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
NRCC to offer fall motorcycle safety courses
New River Community College is offering several beginner motorcycle rider safety weekday and weekend courses throughout the fall. The Basic Rider Course (BRC) multiday classes are held on NRCC’s campus in Dublin. The fall midweek courses are held 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1 p.m.-6 p.m. […]
Identity of woman found in Jeep in Claytor Lake released
On Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at approximately 7 p.m., a fisherman notified a Claytor Lake State Park ranger of what appeared to be a vehicle fully submerged in the lake near picnic shelter #2 in the picnic/day use area of the park. Virginia State Park rangers, deputies from the Pulaski […]
Barbara Charlene Coe Doss
Barbara Charlene Coe Doss, 69, Dublin,Va., left this life and transitioned into heaven on Friday afternoon, September 15, 2023 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Charlene (Cha Cha to those close to her) was born April 1, 1954 in Abingdon,Va., to the late Charles and Bracel Coe and grew up in the Delton […]