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School system to seek ‘significant increase’ in local funds
By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot The Pulaski County School Board says it will need a “significant increase” in local school funding to keep the county from falling behind its neighboring school divisions in employee salaries. The school board has held two budget work sessions on its Fiscal Year 2024 budget […]
SWVA Governor’s School will move to NRCC campus
By WILLIAM PAINE The Patriot This past Wednesday, the Southwest Virginia Governor’s School Board met at New River Community College’s Godbey Hall to determine where classes would be held for the upcoming fall semester. The room selected for the meeting was filled to capacity as Gov school teachers, alumni and […]
School board to meet Monday, Feb. 20
The Pulaski County School Board will meet on Monday, February 20, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. for a Regular School Board Meeting in the auditorium at Pulaski County Middle School with a closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be streamed live on the Pulaski County Public Schools YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSDoZxsI_hmaavkuVZ3B0OQ. The agenda is posted on BoardDocs. http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcva/Board.nsf/Public
Basile scores 21 points in Virginia Tech’s 77-70 loss to Georgia Tech
Hokiesports.com ATLANTA, Ga. – Grant Basile scored 21 points, but the Virginia Tech men’s basketball team fell to Georgia Tech 77-70 on the road Wednesday. Basile added seven rebounds and two blocks to his 21 point game to lead the Hokies. Justyn Mutts helped out with a double double of 17 points and 11 rebounds and Sean Pedulla chipped […]
Griffith Delivers Opening Remarks at Joint Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Field Hearing on the Fentanyl & the Border Crisis
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Wednesday delivered opening remarks and questioned witnesses at a joint hearing examining the Biden Administration’s border crisis, which has led to a public health crisis with record amounts of fentanyl and its analogues streaming […]
Lady Cougars’ playoff game Friday to begin at 7 p.m.
Due to transportation issues with EC Glass, Friday’s Region 4D girls quarterfinal game time has been moved to a 7 pm tipoff. Below are the details. Friday 02/17/23 Class 4 Region D Girls Basketball Tournament EC Glass @ Pulaski Co. 7:00 pm — Scott Vest Athletic & Activities Director Pulaski County […]
Secrist named RRD Player of Year
Pulaski County’s Keslyn Secrist has been named the River Ridge District’s girls basketball Player of the Year. Secrist made first team All-District for the Lady Cougars along with Hannah Keefer and Paige Huff. Jaden Lawson placed on the second team along with Tori Vest. Cave Spring head coach Jessica Ficarro […]
NASCAR to name 75 greatest drivers as part of 75th anniversary celebration
Daytona Beach, Fla. – NASCAR today announced it will name the 75 Greatest Drivers in NASCAR history as it celebrates the past, present and future of the sport throughout its 75th “Diamond” Anniversary. A blue-ribbon committee comprised of former drivers, team owners, industry personnel, NASCAR executives and current and former […]
Dublin Town Offices to be closed Monday
Dublin Town Offices will be closed Monday, February 20, 2023. Garbage scheduled for pick-up on Monday will be picked up on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
February meetings and closing in Pulaski County
• Monday, February 20, 2023, Pulaski County Offices will be closed in observance of Presidents Day. The Pulaski County Public Service Authority Billing Office will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023, in observance of Presidents Day. The Bagging Plant Road, Dublin and Mason Street, Fairlawn Convenience Centers will be […]
Lady Cougars to host PH for RRD championship
The River Ridge District Girls Basketball Championship Game will be played tonight (Feb. 14) at Pulaski County High School. In an effort to keep our fan base informed, I want to share the below information concerning game time, opponent, ticket purchases and ticket prices. River Ridge District Tournament Championship Game […]