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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 is […]
Former Cougar great, Eric Webb has died
The Patriot has learned that former Pulaski County High School football great Eric Webb has passed away. No details were known Wednesday night. According to Cougar football historian, Mason Clark, Webb averaged over 9 yards per carry in his career for the Cougars. In the Cougars’ 35-20 state championship win […]
Dailey and Vincent Return to NRCC for September Concert
Bluegrass musicians Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent will perform on Friday, September 22 at 7:30 p.m. at New River Community College in Dublin. The event is part of the NRCC 2023-2024 Concert Series. Tickets for the show will go on sale beginning Tuesday, August 1 at 8 a.m. Reserved seating […]
August meetings for Pulaski County government
Tuesday, August 8, 2023, Pulaski County Public Service Authority Board of Directors Meeting, Board Room, Pulaski County Administration Building, 143 Third Street N.W., in the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, 9:00 a.m. (Contact: Ashley Edmonds, Clerk, Pulaski County Public Service Authority, 143 Third Street, N.W., Suite 1, Pulaski, VA, 24301, 540-980-7705, […]
NRCC to offer EMT program in fall semester
New River Community College will offer the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) career studies certificate program this fall. The 16-credit program consists of five courses that can all be completed in one semester. The EMT program is designed to lead to entry-level employment opportunities in the emergency medical services field. The […]
NRCC, VCCS announces three percent tuition increase
New River Community College (NRCC) tuition will increase for the first time in five years. This three percent increase of $4.61 per credit hour will go into effect for the 2023-2024 academic year. Recognizing the impact of mandatory cost increases, which include statewide adjustments for compensation and benefits, the State […]
VDOT Traffic Alert: Northbound I-81 nighttime lane and ramp closures scheduled near Salem
SALEM – As part of the Interstate 81 widening project in Roanoke County near Salem, nighttime lane and ramp closures on northbound I-81 are scheduled July 28-29, so barrier wall can be moved and a new traffic pattern put in place. Weather permitting, starting at 8 p.m. on Friday, July […]
Fall classes begin soon
Registration is now open…
Denny Hamlin Wins HighPoint.com 400 at Pocono Raceway
By Holly Cain NASCAR Wire Service Denny Hamlin prevailed in a tight door-to-door bump-and-go pass on Kyle Larson with seven laps remaining to claim a historic all-time best seventh NASCAR Cup Series victory at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway – the win in Sunday’s HighPoint.com 400 also marking Hamlin’s 50th career trophy and […]
Pulaski leading 1-0 when Sunday’s game was suspended
Sunday night’s game between Pulaski and Greeneville in Calfee Park was suspended in the bottom of the fourth inning due to lightning with the River Turtles up, 1-0. There are no games to be played today as the league begins its All-Star game break. The All-Star game will be played […]