SALEM – As of 1 p.m., the right lane closure on northbound Interstate 81 in Roanoke County near Salem at mile marker 137 has been removed. In addition, the ramps onto northbound I-81 at exits 118, 132 and 137 also are reopening. The lane had been closed since 6 p.m. […]
By Holly Cain NASCAR Wire Service LOUDON, N.H. – Martin Truex Jr. had led more than 900 laps at New Hampshire Motor Speedway without claiming any victory hardware in 29 previous starts at the 1.058-mile oval. However, the driver of the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota left absolutely no […]
Photos by WILLIAM PAINE/The Patriot Racers Ready – In anticipation of the upcoming SRX event, Pulaski County Administrator Jonathan Sweet prepares to match driving skills with two veteran race car drivers at the Pulaski County Motorsports Park. From left: Mike Looney, Jonathan Sweet and Kyle Barnes. Motoring towards SRX race day […]
The School Nutrition Program (SNP) is a Federally funded program. The SNP revenues are generated from reimbursable school meals, a la carte sales and catering. For school year 2022-2023 the school nutrition program served 351,334 breakfast meals and 474,772 lunch meals along with 16,887 supper meals. All students in Pulaski […]
Pulaski County is excited to announce ‘Pulaski County Family Night at the New River Valley Fair’ on Wednesday, July 26. This partnership will showcase Pulaski County to fairgoers from across the New River Valley and beyond. Pulaski County will host activities for the public in the grandstands including live music […]
Pulaski County is excited to announce that legendary motorsports television broadcaster, Bob Dillner, will be the play-by-play commentator for the Sportsman Race on the night of the largest sporting event in the history of the New River Valley, the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) race. Bob Dillner is a veteran […]
By WILLIAM PAINE The Patriot Those who have ventured into the waters of Claytor Lake this summer have likely noticed a change in front of the Claytor Lake Dam. By the start of July, all of the orange interconnected buoys extending 1600 feet across the lake upstream from […]
Patriot Staff Report A Pulaski County High School sophomore has been selected among 35 students across the U.S. to participate in the iCivics Equity in Civics Youth Fellowship (ECYF). Now in its fifth year, the fellowship works with students from across the U.S. to build civic leadership skills and explore […]
The ladies golf association of Thorn Spring held their annual member guest golf tournament this past Saturday. The theme of Keep Calm and Golf On had the ladies doing just that under gorgeous conditions. Format was front nine captain’s choice and the back nine best ball handicapped. Close scoring held […]
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By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot The Pulaski County School Board approved two actions this week meant to show students they are trusted to do the right thing. The board, meeting Tuesday at Pulaski County Middle School, voted unanimously to retire the division’s policy on drug testing of student athletes […]