Robert Lewis Hughes, age 92, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond. He was born on June 10, 1930 in Pulaski, and was the son of the late Pearl Irene Quesenberry Hughes, and the late Charlie Estel Hughes. Mr. Hughes retired as a foreman at […]
The Board of Supervisors and County Administrator Gives $2,500.00 Scholarship to Graduating Senior to Promote the Development of Future Local Leaders The Pulaski County Board of Supervisors and County Administration continues to fulfill their priority of fostering local leadership development and bolstering service to the community through the personal sponsorship […]
The Pulaski River Turtles pummeled Johnson City Thursday night, 16-3 in a five inning contest at Calfee Park. With the win, Pulaski improves to 7-7 on the season. Pulaski travels to Bluefield tonight and Saturday.
Pulaski, VA — The Pulaski County Courthouse Exhibits Committee and the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors proudly present a new historic exhibit, “Remembering the Sacrifices for Freedom.” The exhibit, located on the third floor of the Old Pulaski County Courthouse, will feature donated items from veterans and their families from […]
By WILLIAM PAINE For The Patriot This year, parents in the New River Valley will have another educational option to choose when deciding the best way to educate their children. The Valley Harvest Christian School, located not uncoincidentally at Valley Harvest Ministries (VHM) church in Dublin, is currently accepting new […]
By WILLIAM PAINE For The Patriot While it’s true that cold weather paddle boarding, canoeing and kayaking excursions can bring much enjoyment, it’s the warmer weather that draws most paddlers to the water. Here in the mid-Atlantic section of the great Appalachian range, April snows are not uncommon and early […]
By WILLIAM PAINE For The Patriot As of this week, the Town of Pulaski has a new place for the citizenry to recreate, as a brand-new skate park and basketball court were officially opened to the public. The new park is situated between 1st Street NE and Peak Creek and […]
By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot Andy McCready will return to the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors to represent the Massie District following action taken by the board Thursday afternoon. McCready, a former Massie representative and chairman on the board, was selected by the supervisors over three other applicants to fill […]
Pulaski County’s top two law enforcement officers, Commonwealth’s Attorney Justin L. Griffith and Sheriff Michael W. Worrell, Thursday released a joint statement in which they renounced the Democratic Party and expressed their support for the principles of the Republican Party and their intent to support all its nominees in the […]
By KYLE MANALO The Pulaski River Turtles fall to the Johnson City Doughboys 22-13 on Wednesday night. If you are a fan of offense, this was the game to watch, with 32 combined hits and 35 combined runs. This would be Pulaski’s highest outing this season, but this would just […]
Michael “Moose” Wayne Whittaker, age 47 of Pulaski, died Tuesday morning, June 14, 20540-980-170022 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com
RICHMOND, VA – On Wednesday, Governor Youngkin sent thirty-eight budget amendments, three in HB 29 (the caboose budget) and thirty-five in HB 30 (the biennial budget), focusing on expanding opportunities for education, keeping our communities safe, and making Virginia the best state for business. The General Assembly will consider Governor […]