ROANOKE, Va., July 20, 2025—Appalachian Power will conduct a three-hour required test of its electricity generating units at the Claytor hydroelectric project in southwest Virginia, beginning at approximately 3 p.m. Monday, July 21. Testing will increase downstream flows at locations on the New River, depending on distance from the dam. […]
Pamela Lynn Cook Crowder, 71, of Pulaski passed away on July 17, 2025, at Lewis Gale Blacksburg hospital. She was born on August 21, 1953, to Louis Kenneth Cook and Frances Jean Craig Cook who preceded her in death with her only son Jeremy Linkous. Pamela was married to her […]
Jerry W. Crowder, 66, of Pulaski, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. He was born on February 14, 1959, to the late Garnett F. Crowder Sr. and Virginia N. Crowder. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings: Garnett Crowder Jr, Glenn Crowder, Vicki […]
Brian Fitzgerald Kyle, age 58 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at the Montgomery Regional Hospital. Born April 2, 1967 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Sam Junior Kyle & Betty Ruth Carter Kyle. He is survived by his Brothers – Steven Kyle – Pulaski, […]
Clarence David Taylor, age 88 of Newbern passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at his home. Born July 1,1937 in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Estel Lowman Taylor & Sarah Mae Wright Taylor. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa Gravely; sisters, Hazel […]
Norma Estella Richardson, age 78 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at her home with her family. Born January 1, 1947 in Blacksburg, Virginia she was the daughter of the late Willie Sheppard & Dolly F. Sheppard. She was also preceded in death by her sisters Etta Akers, […]
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Two new members have been elected to the Appalachian League Hall of Fame. The 2025 HOF class includes two-time World Series Champion Yadier Molina and 2011 Appy League Manager of the Year Dennis Holmberg. “It is a privilege to announce the 2025 Appalachian League Hall of […]
Thursday night’s Appalachian League game at Kingsport between the Axmen and the Pulaski River Turtles was suspended in the top of the third inning with Pulaski leading, 2-0. The two teams will face off again Friday night at 7 p.m. – weather permitting. The River Turtles return home Saturday and […]
Our family mourns the passing of a remarkable man—Coach Norman Grayden Lineburg—who gave his life to coaching and loving others. He was a devoted husband, a proud father, grandfather, and great grandfather; a decorated coach, and an ambassador of kindness. His life was defined by the shaping of young lives, […]
By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing At Tuesday’s meeting, the Pulaski Town Council heard detailed presentations about a FEMA flood zone buyback program and a caboose color consideration conversation initiated by April Danner of the Raymond Ratcliff Museum. Town Council also voted to appropriate grants funds that were awarded in the […]
By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing At its meeting Monday (July 14), Radford City Council considered a resolution approving procedures for the City to “write off” about $952,000 in uncollectable accounts. During discussion, Mayor David Horton said the resolution authorized the City’s Treasurer to write-off utility and general billing accounts that […]
The Pulaski County Public Schools Education Foundation (PCPSEF) is extremely honored and grateful to announce the creation of the Sgt. Perry Hodge Memorial Scholarship, generously established by Pulaski County Hearts Behind the Badge. This fully endowed scholarship fund is the result of the tireless efforts of this group and the […]