Council passes budget; discusses future development
William Paine/Patriot Publishing Pulaski Town Council awards Commendations for Valor to five Pulaski Police Officers for their efforts in clearing an apartment building that was on fire on May 30, 2025. All five entered a burning building to clear the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors of the apartment building. To […]
NRCC Automotive Technology Program Now Enrolling for Fall
New River Community College is now enrolling students for its automotive technology program, beginning this fall on campus. Designed for both adult learners and recent high school graduates, the program offers hands-on training in a fully equipped lab and is taught by ASE (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence)-certified instructors. […]
Patricia Nadene Young
May 28, 1959 – June 2, 2025 Patricia Nadene Young, 66, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at her home in Dublin. She was employed with NAPA Auto Parts. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Lorina Young; brother, Charles Young; and nephew, Joey Roop. Survivors include her […]
NASCAR This Week
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: FireKeepers Casino 400 The Place: Michigan International Speedway Track Length: 2 Mile Asphalt Paved Oval The Date: Sunday, June 8 The Time: 2 p.m. ET The Purse: $11,055,250 TV: Amazon Prime, 1:30 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 400 miles (200 Laps); […]
Upcoming Virginia Master Naturalist Training Class – New River Valley Chapter
Passionate about nature? Excited to learn more about the environment? Ready to share your knowledge and help preserve and protect Virginia’s natural resources? Consider joining a group of like-minded community members by becoming a Virginia Master Naturalist! The New River Valley Chapter of Virginia Master Naturalists is currently accepting online […]
Jacqueline “Jackie” Adriana Kilbert
Jacqueline “Jackie” Adriana Kilbert, age 36 of Pulaski passed away Friday, May 23, 2025 at the Forsythe County Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Born May 7, 1989 in Wytheville, Virginia, she was the daughter of Billy Joe Davis & Dorothy Lynn Snavley Davis. She was preceded in death by her […]
Phyllis Hope Vance
Phyllis Hope Vance, age 85 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Born March 2, 1940 in Bishop, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Edward Farley Vance, Sr. & Amy Agnes Kiser Vance. She was also preceded in death by […]
Junior Clenton “Wimpy” Quesenberry
Junior Clenton “Wimpy” Quesenberry, age 86 of Hiwassee, Virginia peacefully passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025 at the Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his family. Born August 1, 1938 in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Alfred Buford Quesenberry and Lillian Leoda Duncan Quesenberry. He […]
Dorothy Ann Lawson Allison
Dorothy Ann Lawson Allison, age 83 of Shiloh passed away Monday, June 2, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. Born July 7, 1941 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Albert “Jack” Lawson & Charity Webb Lawson. She was also preceded in death by all of […]
Youngkin Signs Maternal Health “Safety Bundles” Bills to Protect Mothers and Babies During Birth
Bill Would Require Hospitals and Birthing Centers for Obstetric Emergencies RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today ceremonially signed SB 1279, patroned by Senator Emily Jordan, and HB 2573, patroned by Delegate Cliff Hayes and originally introduced by Delegate Kim Taylor, requiring all hospitals, licensed birthing centers, and free-standing emergency departments […]
Karen Elaine Rupe
Karen Elaine Rupe, age 64 of Leesburg, Virginia died Tuesday morning, June 3, 2025 at INOVA Loudoun County Hospital. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. wwwlseaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700