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Youngkin appoints new superintendent of public instruction
By Madison Hirneisen (The Center Square) – Tennessee’s Chief Academic Officer Lisa Coons has been appointed to serve as Virginia’s new superintendent of public instruction, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday. Coons, who led Tennessee’s revision of its English Language Arts instruction in her most recent role, is expected to assume […]
New U.S. border data: 284 suspected terrorists apprehended so far in fiscal 2023
New border security caucus forms as record number of apprehensions at northern border continues By Bethany Blankley (The Center Square) – Nearly 300 suspected terrorists have been apprehended attempting to enter the U.S. in the first few months of fiscal 2023 as 28 members of Congress formed a new caucus […]
Obituary for Charles Ray Shannon, Sr.
Charles Ray Shannon, Sr., age 74 of Dublin passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his home. Born April 19, 1948 in West Virginia he was the son of the late Annie Brown Shannon. He was also preceded in death by several siblings. Charles is survived by his Children – Sara […]
Obituary for Wilburn Ray Stewart
On March 21, 2023 Wilburn Ray Stewart, 81 of Dublin, VA. left this world at the Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. Wilburn was the son of the late Ellis and Hazel Stewart of Dublin, VA. He was born in Baileysville, WV and attended school in Pineville, WV. He married Virginia […]
Traffic update from the Town of Pulaski
Thank you to all who are adhering to the new traffic patterns. Today, March 22, the traffic lights on 3rd and Washington have been bagged. E. Main traffic is now being directed into a single lane heading east. A stop sign has been installed at the intersection of East Main […]
Obituary for Myra Lucille Atkinson Floyd
Myra Lucille Atkinson Floyd, age 65 of Pulaski passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born May 6, 1957 in Radford, Virginia she was the daughter of the late Rev. Hampton “HT” Atkinson & Rev. Betty Manuel Atkinson. She was also preceded in death by her […]
Obituary for Sandra ‘Sandy’ Arnold Ingram
Sandra ‘Sandy’ Arnold Ingram – Carencro, LA – passed peacefully away on March 3rd, 2023 after fighting to overcome a stroke and brain bleed. Sandy was born July 13, 1959, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late James R. & Mary C. Arnold. She graduated class […]
Pulaski couple arrested in case of two missing Franklin County teenagers
Sheriff’s Office Note: The information on the Virginia DMV files show this individual’s last name as Morris. However, his criminal history does show multiple aliases to include the last name of Hunter.
Lady Cougars fall to Christiansburg, 10-3 in softball
Patriot Staff Report The Pulaski County Lady Cougars softball team fell hard Tuesday at home to Christiansburg, 10-3. The Lady Cougars took a 2-1 lead into the second inning after scoring two runs on wild pitches. In the top of the second, however, things fell apart for Pulaski County as […]
Obituary for James Lacy Smith Jr.
James Lacy Smith Jr., 90, of Dublin, passed away on Sunday, March 19, at Lewis-Gale Montgomery Medical Center. He was born on July 9, 1932, to the late James Lacy Smith Sr. and Clara Church Smith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of […]
Pulaski Town Council to meet tonight (March 21)
6:15 p.m. Closed Session Council Chambers VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 1 (1 item)- Town Manager Evaluation 7:00 p.m. Public Session Council Chambers Certification of Closed Session Pledge of Allegiance Councilman Clark Invocation Councilman East Guests and Visitors Modify Public Session if Necessary Presentations Streetscapes Update- Scott Aust Introduction to […]