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School board retires student athlete drug testing policy, loosens cell phone rules at PCHS
By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot The Pulaski County School Board approved two actions this week meant to show students they are trusted to do the right thing. The board, meeting Tuesday at Pulaski County Middle School, voted unanimously to retire the division’s policy on drug testing of student athletes and […]
All Hail the Gusto!
By WILLIAM PAINE The Patriot The 6th Annual Gusto with GRAPeJAM occurred as advertised Saturday June, 17 at the Rockhouse Marina. The weather was just right for racing. Sunny skies were accompanied by a slowly rising breeze that brought temps into the high sixties. Before the clock struck 9 a.m., […]
Death notice for Shirley Lee Taylor
Shirley Lee Taylor, age 83 of Pulaski, died Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Lewis Gale Hospital – Pulaski. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
Pulaski County Schools awarded $125,000 grant for CTE Skilled Trades work
RICHMOND — Superintendent of Public Instruction Lisa Coons recently announced the awarding of $3 million in competitive state grants to 24 school divisions for career and technical education skilled trades programs. Each school division will receive $125,000 to establish, expand or restore skilled trades programs in middle or high schools. […]
Winner of March lottery drawing claims prize; Winning ticket was bought in Dublin
Patriot Staff Report Virginia’s second largest-ever Powerball jackpot has been claimed. The winning ticket – purchased at a Dublin convenience store – matched all six numbers in the March 4, 2023, drawing. The ticket was bought at Gill Brothers (Dublin Dash In), located at 4442 Cleburne Blvd. in Dublin. The store received a […]
NASCAR announces nominees for Hall of Fame Class of 2024
Seven-time champions Johnson, Knaus and Alabama Gang’s Donnie Allison join ballot DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR today announced the 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 and the five nominees for the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR. Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion duo Jimmie […]
Pulaski falls in tie-breaker vs. Danville
Pulaski dropped a tie-breaker decision Tuesday night in Danville. The two teams played to a 2-2 tie with the Otterbots coming out on top in the tie-breaker. The loss puts Pulaski’s record now at 6-22. All the league’s teams are off tonight before the River Turtles return home Thursday to […]
54 From ACC Chosen in 2023 MLB Draft
GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – The 2023 Major League Baseball Draft concluded on Tuesday with Rounds 11-20 and 14 Atlantic Coast Conference student-athletes were selected to close out the three-day event. A total of 54 ACC players were picked in this year’s Draft. After Pierce Bennett was selected by Philadelphia in […]
VDOT Traffic Alert: Bridge repairs in Work Zone near Salem to impact northbound I-81 for multiple days
Drivers should pay attention to message boards, expect delays and consider alternate routes SALEM – Bridge repairs in the work zone on northbound Interstate 81 in Roanoke County near Salem are expected to create significant delays for drivers. The work is weather dependent. Motorists should pay attention to message boards, […]
William Byron overcomes adversity in rain-shortened NASCAR Cup Series race to win at Atlanta Motor Speedway
By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service HAMPTON, Ga. – Neither an early spin nor damage to his No. 24 Chevrolet could prevent William Byron from winning Sunday night’s rain-shortened Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart at Atlanta Motor Speedway. With a storm approaching the 1.54-mile track, Byron surged past […]