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RAAP reports fire early Tuesday in storage building; no injuries to personnel
From Radford Army Ammunition Plant At approximately 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, there was a fire at one of the storage buildings at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. Working with propellant is an inherently dangerous business, however, we have numerous systems in place to ensure the safety of […]
Pulaski County Republican Committee Official Call
I, Joseph K. Goodman, chairman of the Pulaski County Republican Unit Committee, do hereby issue a call for a meeting of the Pulaski County Republican Unit Committee on Thursday, August 10th, 2023, at 6:00 pm at the Pulaski County Innovation Center located at 6580 Valley Center Dr, Fairlawn, VA 24141. As […]
Pulaski County receives major awards at the 2023 Friends of SWVA Celebrate Tourism Summit
On Tuesday, August 1, Pulaski County officials and local organizations attended the 4th annual Friends of Southwest Virginia Celebrate Tourism Summit at the Wytheville Meeting Center. This convention is held to inform the 19 counties and cities that constitute Southwestern Virginia of new trends and techniques to help reshape […]
What’s happening at the Claytor Lake Aquatics Base?
By WILLIAM PAINE The Patriot For nearly two decades, the Claytor Lake Aquatics Base has provided the Boy Scouts of America, easy access to a myriad of aquatic activities, as well as the opportunity to earn merit badges relating to nautical activities. The docks and boathouse of the Claytor […]
Arnold first to file for new 6th District GOP nomination
— Special election to fill vacant 6th District House of Delegates seat set for August 29, 2023; district includes portion of Pulaski County — Marion, Virginia – Republican candidate Jed Arnold announced he will seek the Republican nomination for the vacant 6th District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates […]
PCHS Sports Schedule
Tuesday 08/08/23 Golf: @ Draper Valley 11:40 am Wednesday 08/09/23 Volleyball Scrimmage: Pulaski Co. @ Eastern Montgomery JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Thursday 08/10/23 JV Football Scrimmage: Pulaski Co. @ Franklin Co. 5:30 pm Fall Sports Pictures: Volleyball, Comp Cheer, XC, Golf 3:30 PCHS Gym Friday 08/11/23 Varsity Football Scrimmage: Franklin. Co. @ Pulaski […]
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Habitat For Humanity hosts Women’s Build Initiative Day in the NRV
By DANIELLE REID The Patriot Habitat for Humanity of the NRV launched a Women Build Initiative Day in Pulaski County, VA. On Saturday, July 22nd teams of women volunteers turned out to help build decks on two houses in Pulaski County. Volunteers Ella Liberman, Kelley Elliott and Patti Huston, who […]
Johnson City wins Appalachian League Championship
Johnson City defeated Burlington, 4-1 Wednesday night to claim the Appalachian League Championship.
Give input on Peppers Ferry Road (Route 114) Study
Take online survey through August 18; More at https://vaprojectpipeline.org/studies/salem/sa-23-08.asp SALEM – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking feedback on a transportation study assessing potential roadway safety improvements along Peppers Ferry Road (Route 114) from Shamrock Circle to Rolling Hills Drive (Route 1286) in Montgomery County. The study will […]
Clemson Leads With Seven on All-ACC Preseason Team; UNC’s Maye Projected as POTY
GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – Clemson leads all programs with seven players on the 27-member 2023 All-Atlantic Coast Conference Preseason Football Team announced on Wednesday. Florida State followed with four selections, while North Carolina had three picks, including redshirt sophomore quarterback Drake Maye, who was voted the ACC Preseason Player of […]