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Bobby Martin Thornton
Bobby Martin Thornton, age 67 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Montgomery. Born February 8, 1956 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Troy Thornton, Sr. & Ann Ruth Roop Thornton. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Troy Samuel […]
Pedestrian seriously injured in Wythe County
From Virginia State Police The Virginia State Police is investigating a serious injury crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, on Lead Mine Road in Wythe County. A woman, who was not wearing reflective clothing, ran onto Lead Mine Road south of the intersection […]
Cougars beat Abingdon, 61-59
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Sometimes you win pretty, sometimes you win ugly. The latter was true Wednesday night as Pulaski County defeated the Abingdon Falcons, 61-59 in the Cougar Den. The Cougars got conservative on offense in the second half, and it almost cost them. They finished with 13 […]
LewisGale Pulaski celebrates 50 years
By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing LewisGale Hospital Pulaski employees, members of the Board of Trustees and several local dignitaries braved a cold blustery Wednesday morning to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of LewisGale Pulaski Hospital’s location on Lee Highway. Shayne Dwyer, LewisGale Hospital Pulaski Director of Marketing and Public relations emceed the […]
School board to meet Monday (12/11)
The Pulaski County School Board will meet on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. for a regular school board meeting in the auditorium at Pulaski County Middle School. The meeting will be streamed live on the Pulaski County Public Schools YouTube channel. The agenda is posted on BoardDocs. Teresa […]
Harry Beckwith “H.B.” Whitt, Jr.
November 21, 1941 December 4, 2023 Harry Beckwith “H.B.” Whitt, Jr., 82, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023, at his home in Radford. He was a member of Unity Christian Church and taught at River Heads High School , Pulaski County High School and retired from VA Tech. H.B. was […]
Pulaski hires new Town Manager
By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing The Town of Pulaski has hired a new Town Manager. At this week’s meeting, the Pulaski Town Council officially hired Todd Day as the new Town Manager. Day will start on Feb. 1, 2024. Until then, Darlene Burchum will remain as Pulaski’s Town Manager. Day’s […]
Bonnie Sue Nelson
Bonnie Sue Nelson, age 78 of Pulaski, died Tuesday morning, December 5, 2023 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth Whittaker Nelson and the late Olaf Sylvester Nelson, and the mother of Jason Nels Nelson. Arrangements are pending at this time. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
Tuesday Night Cougar Sports Scores
JV Lady Cougars 39, Floyd County 35 Varsity Lady Cougars 55, Floyd County 46 JV Cougars 69, Floyd County 59 Varsity Cougars 59, Floyd County 56
Reception set for NHRA champ Hagan
Reception for Matt Hagan will be held December 16 at Motor Mile Toyota CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – Christiansburg native Matt Hagan clinched a sensational 4TH NHRA Funny Car World Championship at the Camping World Series finale in Pomona, CA on November 12. Hagan’s title places him in an elite group of […]
Pulaski Town Council meets tonight (12/5)
6:15 p.m. Closed Session Council Chambers VA Code 2.2-371 (A) 1 (3 items)- Appointments to Town Manager, Town Attorney, and Boards/Committees 7:00 p.m. Public Session Council Chambers Certification of Closed Session Pledge of Allegiance Councilman Radcliffe Invocation Councilman East Guests and Visitors Modification to Public Session LewisGale Hospital […]