The Patriot has learned that the top football recruit to date for the Virginia Tech football program has backed off his commitment. Cam’Ron Kelly of Chesapeake, also the highest rated player from Virginia on the Hokies list, says he acted too hastily. According to reports, Kelly’s commitment to the Hokies […]
On July 20, 2018, Radford City Police Department was contacted by Radford City Department of Social Services regarding an 8 week old infant with significant injuries. The infant victim was seen at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center and was examined by the Forensic medical staff. Following a forensic examination […]
HOT SPRINGS, Va. (AP) — The candidates in Virginia’s U.S. Senate race had a quarrelsome first debate Saturday with President Donald Trump serving as a frequent focal point of the sparring. Republican Corey Stewart, a one-time state chairman of Trump’s presidential campaign, accused Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of being an […]
Florence B. Cain Lambert was born to George W. and Lula Hodge Burnette on 24 October 1920 in Fort Gay, Kentucky. She was little sister, “Sissy” to brother George W. Burnette, Jr. She married Homer Lee Cain in Galax, Virginia and together they had two daughters, Frances Elizabeth and Shirley […]
The ground has officially been broken at the future site of Pulaski County’s new, consolidated middle school. Pulaski County Schools hosted a groundbreaking ceremony early Saturday morning off Route 11 between Pulaski and Dublin where Pulaski County Middle School will be constructed. The event attracted local citizens, present and former […]
The search for missing 19-year-old Megan L. Metzger remains ongoing Friday (July 20), as the Virginia State Police investigation into her disappearance is actively underway. State police investigators have confirmed that Miss Metzger was last heard from (Tuesday) July 17, 2018. State police is still working with the assistance of family and […]
Darren Reed, the head football coach of the Abingdon High Falcons resigned Thursday morning. Reed had been at Abingdon four years and had posted an overall record of 34-12. His plans have not been revealed. Abingdon principal B.J. Lasley informed the public through an email that said, “At this point […]
A King George man is now behind bars after being apprehended by the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office early Friday (July 20) in the county. Juan Benavidez II, 19, was taken into custody without incident and is being held at the Northern Neck Regional Jail without bond. The Westmoreland County Sheriff’s […]
DANVILLE, Va. – The Pulaski Yankees tallied two runs in the top of the ninth to secure a 7-6 victory in a back-and-forth contest against the Danville Braves Thursday night. Everson Pereira paced the Yankees’ offense with a 4-for-5 night at the plate, delivering the game-tying RBI before scoring the […]
THE VIRGINIA STATE POLICE HAS ISSUED A CRITICALLY MISSING ADULT ALERT ON BEHALF OF THE VIRGINIA STATE POLICE DIVISION ONE ON 07/19/2018 AT 2303 HOURS. THE VIRGINIA STATE POLICE IS LOOKING FOR MEGAN LORRAINE METZGER, A WHITE FEMALE, 19 YEARS OF AGE, HEIGHT 5’ 05”, WEIGHT 150 LBS, WITH BLUE […]
The Pulaski County Board of Supervisors Meeting will be held in the Emergency Operations Command Center (EOC)/Information Technology Training Center, 89 Commerce Street, Maple Shade Plaza, in the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, on Monday, July 23, 2018, with an Executive Session at 5 :30 p.m. and open session at 7 […]
Over 300 Virginia school board members, educators, governing officials, attorneys, and legislators, including Dr. Kevin W. Siers, Superintendent; Mr. Timothy Hurst, Chairman of the Pulaski County School Board; Ms. Beckie Cox and Mr. Bill Benson, Members of the Pulaski County School Board, attended the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) 33rd […]