Cloyd District Supervisor Chris Stafford on Friday released the following statement concerning his participation in budget discussions by the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors: Throughout last year’s campaign for Pulaski County Board of Supervisors and during my time in office, I have pledged to the citizens of the Cloyd District […]
Patriot Staff Report Pulaski Town Council members and Mayor Shannon Collins presented several service awards to town employees on Tuesday prior to council’s regular meeting. No less than seven members of the Pulaski Police Department received recognition, lead by Capt. Mike Hudson who received a 30-year service award. Others in […]
By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot A dual enrollment academy got the go-ahead for further planning from the Pulaski County School Board this week. Known for now as the Cougar Scholar Program, the program represents the school division’s plans for addressing Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s call for increasing dual enrollment credits offered […]
Stephanie White Draper, age 57 of Pulaski passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at her home. Born January 10, 1966 in Radford she was the daughter of James David White, Sr. and the late Kalima Sutphin White. She is survived by her Significant Other – Danny Draper […]
Patriot Staff Report The Pulaski County Lady Cougars are heading back to the state girls basketball tournament. Pulaski County will take on old nemesis Louisa County on Friday at 6:30 p.m. in Louisa for the Class 4 Region D championship. However, both teams will represent Region D in the eight-team […]
By DAVID QUESENBERRY The Patriot The Dublin Town Council at its Feb. 16th meeting discussed restricting heavy truck traffic on Giles Avenue. Mayor Benny Skeens noted that he had received complaints about large trucks and other large vehicles on Giles Avenue. Town Manager Tye Kirkner added that he had safety […]
Patriot Staff Report A regional dining favorite – Friends and Family Restaurant in Pearisburg – was all but destroyed by fire late Monday night. According to the Town of Pearisburg, at approximately 11:48 p.m., the Giles County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a possible structure fire at 100 […]
Patriot Staff Report Pulaski County’s first Tourism Director is retiring. County Administrator Jonathan Sweet reported Thursday morning that Peggy White has alerted him of her intention to retire from the tourism position. Her retirement will be effective July 28, 2023. “Although I am saddened, I am also excited and happy […]
Mary Dean Elliott Viars, age 70 of Dublin went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem. Born December 25, 1952 in Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Howard John Elliott & Nellie Frances Clark Elliott. She was also preceded in […]
Mary Lou Avilla Draper, 85 of Pulaski, VA was called home on Monday morning , February 21, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Earnest Sanford Draper. Her parents Phyllis Marie Rodriquez and Augustine Avilla, a grandson Michael Burkett and a special nephew Artie […]
Melissa Pritchard Lee, age 47, of Wytheville, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Melissa was born October 20, 1975, the daughter of the late Jon Anthony Pritchard. She was the preceded in death by her grandparents, Mason William & Betsy Ross Rice, James & Dorothy Pritchard. Melissa is survived by […]
By Madison Hirneisen (The Center Square) – The Virginia General Assembly advanced two bills Tuesday lawmakers say could help lower electric costs for commonwealth residents and restore the ability of the state’s utility regulation agency to adjust rates when utilities bring in revenues above their authorized profit. Two identical measures […]