Pulaski beats Burlington
Pulaski’s River Turtles got back on the winning side Sunday night, beating Burlington 5-3 The entire league is off today, and Pulaski remains at home on Tuesday when they host Bluefield. Pulaski is now 2-3 on the season.
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Virginia’s annual crime analysis report now available
RICHMOND – Virginia’s official and only comprehensive report on local and statewide crime figures for 2022, titled “Crime in Virginia,” is now publicly available on the Virginia State Police CJIS Data Analysis and Reporting Team page. The report provides precise rates and occurrences of crimes committed in towns, cities and […]
Two killed in I-81 crash in Wythe County
At 8:12 p.m. Thursday (June 8, 2023), Virginia State Police responded to a multi-vehicle crash in Wythe County. A Kia Forte was traveling south on I-81 when it ran off the left side of the interstate at the 73 mile marker. The Kia continued through the median and struck head-on […]
River Turtles fall in home opener
Patriot Staff Report Danville used an 11-run eighth inning to break open a tie game to hammer Pulaski, 16-9 in the River Turtles’ home opener of the 2023 Appalachian League season. The loss drops the River Turtles to 1-1 on the young season. The two teams face off again today […]
(6/9/23) Download this week’s Patriot
This week’s Patriot is available for download with this link: https://pcpatriot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/June-9-2023.pdf
Graham new Pulaski County Public Schools Superintendent
Robert F. Graham has been hired to be Pulaski County Public School’s new superintendent. Graham’s hiring was approved Thursday afternoon by a unanimous vote of the school board. More later.
New Pulaski County Guideries are introduced
From Pulaski County Tourism June 7, 2023, Pulaski County is proud to share their new economic tool that showcases unique post-pandemic adaptations in the ever-changing industry of tourism. The COVID-19 pandemic acted as a catalyst for the digital age, which meant that engagement with tourists would drastically shift from largely […]
Pulaski – Bluefield rained out
The Pulaski River Turtles’ game Wednesday night in Bluefield was rained out. The game will be made up as part of a double-header on July 8 when the River Turtles return to Bluefield. Pulaski opens their 2023 home schedule Thursday night, weather permitting in Calfee Park when the River Turtles […]
State Police seeks info on Bland County stabbing death
From Va. State Police May 23, 2023, marked the quiet and tragic anniversary of the day a Pennsylvania man was found stabbed to death near Interstate 77 in Bland County. Despite dozens of tips and substantial evidence collected at the scene, the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Wytheville […]
Early giving now open for 10th Annual GiveLocalNRV Giving Day
Early giving is now open for the Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV)’s 10th Annual GiveLocalNRV Giving Day, a 24-hour online event that engages nonprofits in raising funds and awareness for their organizations. This year’s event, hosted by the CFNRV, will kick off at noon on Wednesday, June […]
School board to name new school superintendent at Thursday called meeting
The Pulaski County School Board will meet Thursday to name a new superintendent of schools. The meeting is set for 5:00 p.m. and will be held at Pulaski County Middle School in the auditorium. The agenda is posted on BoardDocs. See it with the link below: http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcva/Board.nsf/Public
Pratt named Second Team All-Region 4D in soccer
Pulaski County High School’s Nathan Pratt was named to the Second Team All-Region D in soccer. Pratt was a senior midfielder for the Cougars in 2023.