PULASKI COUNTY, VA – Randolph Park is proud to once again welcome DAK Lights as they debut a special “Independence Day Light Show” in celebration of America’s 250th birthday. For the past eight years, DAK Lights has become a cherished tradition at Randolph Park, creating moments of wonder, joy, […]
By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing Citizens from around the New River Valley spoke to the Board members of the Virginia’s First Regional Industrial Authority and in no uncertain terms expressed their opposition to any data centers being brought into the region. Primary complaints by speakers against data centers were fear […]
Dublin Town Offices will be closed Friday, June 19th to observe Juneteenth Holiday
The Pulaski River Turtles return home tonight to play a single game against the Bluefield Ridge Runners. Gametime is 7 p.m. at Historic Calfee Park. Pulaski enters the game with a 4-5 record in the Appalachian League’s Eastern Division. Bluefield comes into the contest with a 6-3 record. The Ridge […]
Agreement Strengthens Public Safety, Establishes Greater Protections for Kids and Families, & Expands Safeguards for Consumers RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger, Senator Lashrecse Aird, and Delegate Paul Krizek today announced an agreement to create a safe, legal, and well-regulated adult-use retail cannabis market through the budget process — completing […]
ATTENTION PLEASE NOTE…. Due to the demolition of the building beside our ministry, the Food/Clothing Event at Taking It To The Streets Ministry on Jefferson Avenue in Pulaski will not be this Saturday, June 20th. It has been re-scheduled for next Saturday, June 27th from 11 am till 1 pm. […]
A crowd of family, friends and production members celebrate at the red-carpet ribbon cutting ceremony for Debbie Seagle’s up-coming movie, “Coffee Cups & Wine Glasses,” to be filmed in the NRV. Seagle, who grew up in Dublin says she wants to help with tourism and building revenue locally. (Danielle Reid/Patriot […]
Students from the Handmade School, Margo MacSweeney (at left) and Hollace Oakes. Photo courtesy of the Crooked Road. From Virginia Tech For over 20 years, the Crooked Road has preserved and promoted old-time and bluegrass music throughout Southwest Virginia. Join a talented collection its finest artists for The Crooked Road: […]
RICHMOND — Whether you’re a weekend joyrider or a serious traveler headed for the blue ridges or sandy beaches, if you need a place to stop, pull off the highway to a safety rest area. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) maintains a total of 43 safety rest areas, including […]
September 24, 1947 – June 12, 2026 Claudia Johnson Gusler, 78, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at her home in Pulaski. Claudia was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Clara Johnson; her father, Claude L. Johnson; her brother, Tom Johnson; her niece, Tara Carrico; her husband, James […]
Staff Report An apartment building at the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Third Street in Pulaski that had been damaged over a year ago by fire is being torn down today. Fire broke out in the building back on the afternoon of April 30, 2025. It appeared the fire was […]
By MIKE WILLIAMS Patriot Publishing After 48 years, a hobby that eventually turned into a business is coming to an end for Ralph Gilbert. It all started some 50 years ago on a family trip to the old Lakeside amusement park in Salem, which closed in the fall of 1986. […]