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Commonwealth’s Attorney announces donation to Pulaski County YMCA
PULASKI, Va. – Commonwealth’s Attorney Justin Griffith has announced that funds from a portion of certain civil forfeited assets will be donated to the Pulaski County YMCA for its Y-Excel program. The donation will cover registration fees for 50 Pulaski County students who register to attend the program offered through […]
Chris Buescher captures Playoff berth with win at Richmond
Chris Buescher, driver of the #17 Fastenal Ford, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on July 30, 2023 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) By HOLLY CAIN NASCAR Wire Service RICHMOND, Va. – Chris Buescher capped Roush Fenway […]
Draper Community Park officially opened
By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot Draper Community Park has been enjoyed by many people since the playground, basketball court and shelter were constructed in the recent past. But park’s official opening came Tuesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony sponsored by the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce. “It’s a beautiful day […]
Supervisors hear of plans for old Jefferson School building
By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot Developers have big plans for the former Jefferson Elementary School in Pulaski, and those plans involve – of all things – farming. Vertical farming, that is, and they described the concept to the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors at their July meeting Monday night. Cody […]
School Board to hold special called meeting Monday
The Pulaski County School Board will meet on Monday, July 31, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. for a Special Called School Board Meeting at the Pulaski County School Board Office. The agenda is posted on BoardDocs. http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcva/Board.nsf/Public
Patriot Office Closed July 31 – Aug. 3
The Patriot office at 7 Fifth Street, Pulaski will be closed early next week, July 31 – Aug. 3. You can reach us at 540-808-3949 or news@pcpatriot.com with news or ads. We’ll be back in our office next Friday, Aug. 4 and there will be a paper published Aug. 4. […]
Virginia State Police Encourages Virginians to Help Vote Virginia’s Cruiser the Best Looking
The American Association of State Troopers (AAST) is conducting its annual “Best Looking Cruiser” contest for the 10th year in a row. The contest began as a friendly competition between state agencies and has proven to be a fun and engaging way to allow our states’ community members to support […]
Governor Glenn Youngkin Visits Virginia National Guard at Southern Border in Texas
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin yesterday traveled to the southern border of Texas to visit the Virginia National Guard soldiers and airmen on deployment as part of Operation Lone Star, a multi-state effort to combat the illegal flow of fentanyl and other illicit drugs, curb human trafficking and address […]
(7-28-2023) Download this week’s Patriot
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Female pedestrian from Ohio killed in I-77 crash in Carroll County
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Carroll County. The crash occurred July 25, 2023, at 2:54 p.m. on Interstate 77 at the 9 mile marker. A 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck was traveling north on I-77 when it experienced a tire blowout. The vehicle pulled to […]
Peggy White – Pulaski County Enthusiast
William Paine/The Patriot Peggy White stands in front of a mountain setting at the newly christened Experiential Center. White has served as the Executive Director of the Pulaski County Tourism Department since its creation but will retire at the end of July. By WILLIAM PAINE The Patriot Her enthusiasm […]