Death notice for Jerry Rae Northrop
Jerry Rae Northrop, age 76 of Barren Springs, died Thursday, July 13, 2023 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
Obituary for Dixie Dudley Callahan
Dixie Dudley Callahan, 75, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023, at her home in Radford. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Dudley; mother and stepfather, Ruby and Kinky Ritter; and brothers, Louie and Larry Ritter. Survivors include her husband, Tommy Callahan; sons, Neil Dishon and Jeff Dishon […]
Obituary for Tracie Lynn Porter Cortez
Tracie Lynn Porter Cortez, age 53 of Pulaski, formally of San Jose, California, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at her residence. She was born on February 27, 1970 in Radford, and was the daughter of the late William (Bill) Porter, Jr. and Faith Louise Ratzlaff. In addition to her […]
New Buoys and Booms installed at Claytor Lake Dam
By WILLIAM PAINE The Patriot Those who have ventured into the waters of Claytor Lake this summer have likely noticed a change in front of the Claytor Lake Dam. By the start of July, all of the orange interconnected buoys extending 1600 feet across the lake upstream from the dam […]
Peterson among 35 students nationally selected for Civics Youth Fellowship
Patriot Staff Report A Pulaski County High School sophomore has been selected among 35 students across the U.S. to participate in the iCivics Equity in Civics Youth Fellowship (ECYF). Now in its fifth year, the fellowship works with students from across the U.S. to build civic leadership skills and explore […]
Thorn Spring Ladies Hold Member Guest
The ladies golf association of Thorn Spring held their annual member guest golf tournament this past Saturday. The theme of Keep Calm and Golf On had the ladies doing just that under gorgeous conditions. Format was front nine captain’s choice and the back nine best ball handicapped. Close scoring held […]
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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 […]