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2023 Labor Day weekend proves deadly for motorcyclists on Virginia highway
Traffic Crashes Claim 13 Lives Statewide RICHMOND – Thirteen individuals died in 10 traffic crashes over the 2023 Labor Day holiday weekend in Virginia, according to preliminary reports. Half of the traffic crashes involved motorcycles, in which seven motorcycle operators and passengers lost their lives. A total of 12 individuals […]
Draper Community Park fundraiser set for Sept. 30
Proceeds from this event will help provide electricity to the park.
Claremont School Apartment project ‘a go’
By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot News out of Tuesday’s meeting of Pulaski Town Council is that the Claremont School Apartments project has been awarded another piece of its funding pie – enough apparently to put the project “over the top,” according to one councilmember. Councilman Michael Reis – a town […]
Obituary for Ellen Cooper Carty
Ellen Cooper Carty of Pulaski, VA, completed her earthly journey on September 3, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Ellen Lucille Cooper was born on December 30, 1931, the daughter of Merit Jordan Cooper and Ollie Gay Simpkins. In addition to her parents, Ellen was preceded in death by her beloved husband Walter J. Carty; […]
School board to meet Monday, Sept. 11
The Pulaski County School Board will meet on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. for a Regular School Board Meeting in the auditorium at Pulaski County Middle School. There will be a closed session before the meeting beginning at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be streamed live on the Pulaski County […]
Obituary for Finley Straley Barrier
Finley Straley Barrier, age 71 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at his home with his family. Born August 13, 1952 in Marion, North Carolina he was the son of the late Carranzee Barrier & Mary Sudie Mosteller Barrier. He was also preceded in death by his mother […]
New River Crimewatch group to host Cullip, Stafford in town hall meetings
The New River Community Crimewatch Committee will sponsor two town hall meetings at Morgan’s Chapel UMC at 6540 New River Road. Chris Stafford and Andy Cullip, both running for the Board of Supervisors, will share their platform at the following meetings. These meetings are an opportunity to meet each […]
DMV Offers Electronic Title Transfer for Qualified Vehicle Sales
New Website Offers More Online Options for Virginians RICHMOND – As part of DMV’s renewed efforts to provide superior service to Virginians, the agency is expanding its already extensive menu of online options on its newly designed website. Qualified vehicle buyers and sellers now have the ability to transfer vehicle […]
Robinson Tract Community Club to host school board candidates Cash, Cox in forum
The Robinson Tract Community Club will host a forum on Monday, Sept. 25 between Robinson District candidates for School Board, Dr. Paige Cash and Sabrina Cox. The event will be held beginning at 7 p.m. at the Robinson Tract Community Center. It is open to all Robinson District voters.