Fred Hensley Roope, age 94 of Pulaski, died Thursday evening, January 26, 2023 at Lewis Gale Hospital – Pulaski. Fred was born in Salem, Virginia on March 17, 1928, and was the son of the late Bertie Hamblin Roope and the late John Campbell Roope. He was a long-time auto […]
At 7:07 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 26), Virginia State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Route 21 in Grayson County. There is one confirmed fatality. Two other individuals were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment of serious injuries. The crash remains under investigation. From Virginia State Police
Karen Hazel Monica Fowler Wilson, 71, of Pulaski, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Vernon and Katherine Vargo Fowler; husband, Edwards Arnold Wilson; daughter, Carhi Huges; brothers, Rick Fowler, Raymond Fowler, William Fowler, and Russell Fowler; and her sister, Christine […]
Jamie Lynn Frazier, 25, has gained her wings and is now flying high with her daddy, granny, and pawpaw. Jamie was a beautiful young lady who was talented as an artist and enjoyed living life with those that she loved dearly. Jamie was a talented tattoo artist and had a […]
Wythe County Sheriff’s Office On January 13, 2023, the Wythe County Sheriff’s Office responded to 403 Saint Paul Church Road in reference to a fire. Deputies and the Rural Retreat Fire Department found a deceased body inside the burned vehicle. Deputies made an arrest and charged Calvin Junior Duncan II […]
Tuesday 01/31/23 Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Blacksburg JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Girls Basketball: Blacksburg @ Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Swim: @ Christiansburg Aquatic Center 6:30 pm Thursday 02/02/23 Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Cave Spring JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Friday 02/03/23 Girls Basketball: Cave Spring @ Pulaski Co. JV @ […]
Marsha Bernice Davis, most knew her by Bernie, age 50 passed away Thursday-January 19, 2023 at ORMC Hospital in Orlando, Florida. She was born on April 22, 1972 in Washington, D.C. to the late Martha S. Chrisley and Clifford H. Davis. She is Survived by her Daughter, Hunter Ditoto; Fiancé, Jon Ditoto; […]
Maria Luise Flynn, 74, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Frida Ryssell; husband, Muriel Carlile Flynn; and sister, Astrid O’Connor. Survivors include her son, Antoine Flynn (Erin Powell) and Chris Flynn; grandchildren, Rachel Flynn Shanklin (Derek), Raven Snidow, Helena […]
County Administrator Jonathan Sweet presented his End of the Year Report for 2022 during Monday night’s meeting of the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors. Sweet touched on dozens of achievements by the county and its staff, as well as by county administration and the Board of Supervisors. Board of Supervisors […]
Patriot Staff Report Pulaski County’s Lady Cougars girls basketball team continued its winning ways this week, beating Patrick Henry, 46-35. The win upped the Lady Cougars’ overall record to 14-3 on the season. Pulaski County could add to that record twice more this week, as they were scheduled to host […]
By RODNEY YOUNG The Patriot Sometimes a team just has better players, better athletes and a better team. This was the case Tuesday as the visiting Patrick Henry Patriots thumped the Pulaski County Cougars, 78-48. The Patriots (16-2) and ranked in the top five of Class 5 in the state […]
Patriot Staff Report Two of the area’s better boys basketball teams went at it this week, first in Hillsville and then back in Radford. Wednesday night, Radford overcame a cold shooting first quarter to edge Carroll County, 50-44. It was the second win of the week for Rick Cormany’s Bobcats […]