GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced its 2020 football schedule on Thursday. If public health guidance allows, the schedule will begin Thursday, Sept. 10. All 15 conference schools will play an 11-game schedule, with 10 games against ACC opponents and one versus a non-conference program. The health, safety […]
At 5:16 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 5), Virginia State Police responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 at the Wythe/Pulaski County line. Six vehicles, to include tractor-trailers and passenger vehicles, collided in the northbound lanes of I-81 near the 87 mile marker. There are two confirmed fatalities. The Virginia State […]
~ Virginia is first-in-the-nation to use Apple-Google Bluetooth framework to protect personal privacy ~ RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced the launch of COVIDWISE, an innovative exposure notification app that will alert users if they have been in close contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19. Virginia is […]
The Dublin Lions would like to inform the community and other stakeholders that due to restrictions surrounding Covid‐19, they will cancel the Pulaski County Flea Market scheduled for September 19-20, 2020. We regret the cancellation, as up to 2020 this event has run continuously in June and September since 1974; […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The former GOP speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates is eyeing a run for governor next year. Del. Kirk Cox said in a statement Monday that he is “seriously looking” at running for the Republican nomination in 2021. Cox said hadn’t previously considered running for […]
To the lady who dropped off a yard sale notice for this Saturday from 8 to 2 – featuring rugs, bedding, kids clothes, women’s plus and other sizes and more – you did not list your address. If you see this, please contact us. Thanks, The Patriot
NRCA has received Rent and Mortgage Relief Program funds from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development targeted to individuals and families facing eviction or foreclosure due to the pandemic. The Virginia Rent and Mortgage Relief Program (RMRP) is designed to support and ensure housing stability across the Commonwealth during […]
— Services are by appointment only — (CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Valley Public Health Task Force will hold drive-thru COVID-19 testing on Tuesday, August 4 at Pulaski County High School, 5414 Cougar Trail Road in Dublin, and on Thursday, August 6 at Blacksburg High School, 3401 Bruin Lane in Blacksburg. Testing […]
With two wins in his pocket heading into Sunday’s Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Brad Keselowski was already in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, but it was this third win of 2020 that came in the sort of dominating style the championship contender hoped would show […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s government watchdog agency has investigated complaints about the state Parole Board and found “substantiated” allegations but is publicly withholding further details about its work, citing exemptions in the state open records law. The Office of the State Inspector General informed Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration Tuesday […]
Addison Levy of Fairlawn has been selected as the winner of this year’s Pulaski County Proud Scholarship Essay Contest. The Pulaski County Proud campaign seeks to convey pride in the Pulaski County community while encouraging a standard of excellence among all of its citizens. Those entering the contest to win […]
Pulaski County will receive an estimated $2.97 million in federal CARES Act funding in response to the COVID-19 crisis. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress with overwhelming, bipartisan support and signed into law by President Trump on March 27th, 2020. The CARES Act […]