BLACKSBURG – The Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame has added to its prestige this week, as it announced its seven newest members as part of the 2023 class on Tuesday. The 2023 class of inductees includes: Bob Bowman, a three-sport athlete that earned 12 varsity letters at Virginia Tech and claimed two […]
American Legion Auxiliary Unit #58, Dublin, in conjunction with Tribute to the Troops, will be hosting a program to honor Naval Air Crewman 2nd Class James P. Buriak on June 3rd. Buriak died Aug. 31, 2021 in the crash of an MH-60S U.S. Navy Seahawk helicopter embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. The helicopter crashed into the […]
By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot A public hearing was held Monday night by the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors and VDOT on the county’s Secondary Construction Six-Year Road Plan for fiscal year 2023-24. The plan lists four road projects (listed by priority): -Route 693 Julia Simpkins at Hoover Color -Route […]
GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – Eight Atlantic Coast Conference teams will be among the 64-team field when the 2023 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship gets underway this Friday. As first announced Sunday night, ACC champion Clemson will be a regional host, along with Atlantic Division winner Wake Forest, Coastal Division winner Virginia […]
Charles Fredric “Freddy” Lambert, Sr., age 74 of Pulaski, passed away peacefully Friday evening, May 26, 2023 at Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center, with his family by his side. He was born on February 27, 1949 to the late Mamie Lambert and the late James A. Lambert. Charles, known to […]
GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – Four ACC teams – league-champion Clemson, Miami, Coastal Division champion Virginia and Atlantic Division champion Wake Forest – will host regionals in the 76th annual NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, as announced Sunday evening by the NCAA Division I Baseball Committee. Auburn, Alabama – Auburn (34-21-1) Baton […]
Pulaski County Parks and Recreation Friends and Neighbors, We wanted to connect with you as quickly as possible. We know many of you have heard the devastating news of the fire at the Randolph Park Pool facilities yesterday. The good news is that everyone is safe. We are beyond grateful […]
Our Pulaski County Family saw something this evening that we never expected. The Evelyn Alexander Waterpark facilities were discovered to be on fire around 4:30 PM this evening. Our Parks and Recreation staff were able to call 911 and vacate the building without incident. We are incredibly grateful for our […]
Reports are the pool building at Randolph Park in Dublin currently is on fire. Fire departments from all over Pulaski County hae responded. Smoke from the blaze could be seen in Pulaski. More later.
RICHMOND – Travel and weather forecasts for the 2023 Memorial Day weekend have the Virginia State Police strongly encouraging all drivers to be prepared before heading out to any holiday destination. Pack your patience for potential delays and congested highways due to significant traffic volume and inclement weather conditions. In […]
Remembering and honoring our veterans—that’s the theme of the 2023 Memorial Day Ceremony hosted by the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin, VA on 29 May, 11:00 am. The Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery currently provides the final resting place for over 2,300 veterans and eligible dependents. In remembering and honoring […]
William Paine/The Patriot The Cruisin’ for Free Camp at Valley Harvest Ministries church took place under near perfect weather conditions on Sunday, May 21. By WILLIAM PAINE The Patriot Valley Harvest Ministries hosted the Cruisin’ for Free Camp last Sunday, as 77 classic vehicles filled the parking area of the […]