OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Logan Michaels homered for the first time this season, Andrew Abbott pitched six shutout innings and Virginia beat Tennessee 6-0 at the College World Series on Sunday. Abbott and the Cavaliers held down a powerful Tennessee offense that averaged eight runs and hit 16 homers in its first five NCAA Tournament […]
Mauricio Alejandro Salazar Patino, age 59, a missionary based in Belgium passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the VCU Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia. Born October 11. 1961 in Mexico, he was the son of David Vicente Salazar Mares and the late Selva Maria Patino Sokolozki. In addition to his mother, he was also preceded […]
An early lead helped Greeneville Flyboys defeat Pulaski River Turtles 7-2 on Saturday. Greeneville Flyboys scored on a home run by Tayler Aguilar and a walk by Jake Dacunto in the second inning. Greeneville Flyboys notched four runs in the sixth inning. The big inning was thanks to a triple by Trevor Austin and a single by Homer Bush, Jr.. Austin Troesser got the win for Greeneville Flyboys. The pitcher lasted […]
EDEN, N.C. (AP) — Searchers combed a North Carolina river Friday for two missing tubers after a family on a recreational float went over a dam, resulting in three deaths and the rescue of four people from the water. The group of nine, all believed to be part of the same family, was floating down […]
Kingsport Axmen stayed in it until the end, but Pulaski River Turtles pulled away late in a 2-1 victory on Friday. The game was tied at one with Pulaski River Turtles batting in the top of the tenth when Ryan Johnson drew a walk, scoring one run. The pitching was strong on both sides. Pulaski River Turtles pitchers struck out 12, while Kingsport Axmen sat down […]
Kingsport Axmen stayed in it until the end, but Pulaski River Turtles pulled away late in a 15-7 victory on Thursday. Pulaski River Turtles was down 7-5 in the top of the eighth inning when John Bay homered on a 0-1 count, scoring four runs. Kingsport Axmen collected 11 hits and Pulaski River Turtles had 11 in the high-scoring affair. Kingsport Axmen got things moving in […]
I’m going to be real blunt about it. The whole thing stinks to me. I don’t like it. –Howard Sadler, Member Pulaski County Board of Zoning Appeals By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot Brayden Hughett and his friends can continue riding their dirt bikes behind his family’s home at 5262 Hatcher Road following action taken […]
Jackie Elizabeth McCambridge Thompson, 68, passed away at her home in Hiwassee on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. She was retired from UPS. Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, Edmond Leroy and Elizabeth Ellen McCambridge; and niece, Megan Smythers. Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Cecil Allen Thompson; daughter, Amy Carr of Pulaski; […]
Following months of work, the 2021-22 fiscal year budget for the Town of Pulaski was finally completed Tuesday evening. Council voted unanimously to approve next fiscal year’s total $15.2 million budget, which goes into effect on July 1. Included in the total budget is a -A $9 million general fund spending plan, which includes $127,000 […]
Bats were blistered as Johnson City Doughboys defeated Pulaski River Turtles 8-7 on Wednesday. Pulaski River Turtles got things started in the first inning. Pulaski River Turtles scored one run when Cameron Leary singled. Johnson City Doughboys took the lead for good with two runs in the fifth inning. In the fifth Joe Vetrano grounded out, scoring one run and Cade Sumbler singled on a 0-2 count, scoring one […]
Johnson City Doughboys lost the lead late in a 4-1 defeat to Pulaski River Turtles on Tuesday. The game was tied at one with Pulaski River Turtles batting in the top of the sixth when Tommy Woods homered on a 1-0 count, scoring three runs. Pulaski River Turtles pulled away for good with four runs in the sixth inning. In the sixth an […]
James Kennith Lester, age 84 of Dublin passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Born June 27, 1936 in Cedar Bluff, Virginia, he was the son of the late Grat Walker Lester and Della Mae Vencill Lester. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by […]
John Kevin Hastings, age 74 of Galax passed away Saturday, June 12,2021 at the NEW River Valley Medical Center. Born December 15,1946 in Streator Ill, he was the son of the late John James Duch and Jayne Ann Gray Duch Hastings. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Andy […]
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Military weapons including pistols and a medium machine gun have been lost or stolen from bases in Virginia. An Associated Press investigation into firearms missing from the U.S. armed services shows at least 19 guns disappeared or were recovered in Virginia between 2010 and 2019. Locations included two Navy destroyers in […]
Congratulations to the PCHS Baseball team on their first round playoff victory over EC Glass this evening. The Cougars prevailed 2-1 in extra innings and will now travel to Halifax Co. to play in the region semi-final game tomorrow, below are the details. Tuesday 06/15/21 Class 4 Region D Baseball: Pulaski Co. @ Halifax Co. 5:30 pm […]
