Barry Lynne Akers
Barry Lynne Akers, age 68 of Dublin, died Friday, September 13, 2024 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
Sept. 17 is Nat’l Voter Registration Day
RICHMOND, VA – September 17 is National Voter Registration Day, a nation-wide effort to educate the public about voter registration procedures and deadlines. The Virginia Department of Elections is emphasizing the importance of eligible voters registering for the Nov. 5 election and reminding those who are already registered to update […]
School Board office to move to Northwood
By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing Tuesday evening’s school board meeting began with Superintendent Rob Graham recommending the expulsion or long-term suspensions of four Pulaski County Public Schools students. School board members voted unanimously to support Graham’s recommendations, which resulted in one student being expelled, while two other students were suspended […]
A Torch to Bear….
A History of Page’s Meeting House A young man named Edward Morgan came to the New River Valley in the late 1760s. He had arrived at the port of Baltimore after having sailed from England. By prior arrangement, he had to work for a local framer for two years to […]
Pulaski Adult Day Service a hidden gem
By DANIELLE REID Patriot Publishing Some say the Pulaski Adult Day Service is a great asset to Pulaski County! Others call it the most awesome place! And still more comment that they wish they would have found out about it years ago. All agree that they have great confidence in […]
Harmon Learning Center set to open
By DANIELLE REID Patriot Publishing Much activity has been going on at the Calfee Community & Cultural Center in recent weeks leading up to the Grand Opening of the Harmon Learning Center in two weeks. This will be the first phase for providing much needed childcare and early childhood education […]
Eleanor Marie Parker Cullop
Eleanor Marie Parker Cullop, age 89 of Dublin passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at the Highland Ridge Rehab Center in Dublin. Born February 13, 1935 in Damascus, Virginia she was the daughter of the late James Morgan Parker & Mildred Louise Ashley Parker. She was also preceded in […]
Friday High School Football Scores
Abingdon 20, Gate City 0 Alleghany 63, Rockbridge County 14 Amherst County 34, Mecklenburg County 7 Briar Woods 35, Broad Run 0 Bruton 46, West Point 0 Carroll County 20, Galax 7 Central of Lunenburg 35, Brunswick 0 Collegiate-Richmond 41, Nansemond-Suffolk 6 Colonial Forge 48, Potomac 12 Colonial Heights 42, […]
Donna Marie Hodge
Donna Marie Hodge of New River, Virginia, Age 61 was called home to eternal rest on Saturday September 7, 2024. Donna was born on March 6, 1963, to the Late Bertha Hodge and she was the middle child of six children. Donna graduated from Pulaski County High School in 1981, and […]
Latest on school threats; game on for Saturday
School Superintendent Rob Graham provided this statement late Friday afternoon: Good afternoon Cougar Families; The Sheriff’s office and PCPS administrators have been investigating the reports of potential threats made last night on the school division since 8:00 this morning. We have met with a number of students and families and […]
Presidential finalists’ public open forums set
As part of the process for selecting a new president, New River Community College will be holding open forums for community interaction with the five finalists for the position. Separate sessions will also be held for students, faculty and staff. Each community forum will be conducted from 11 a.m. to […]
Threats close schools, postpone game
This is an important announcement from Pulaski County School Superintendent Robert Graham. “Good evening Cougar Families; Late this afternoon, we were made aware of threats posted on social media sites that directly targeted schools in our division. Law enforcement is involved and we are investigating these posts as best we […]