The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday afternoon (June 24, 2024) at approximately 1:04 p.m. At approximately 12:53 p.m., a Virginia State Police trooper attempted to stop a Toyota Tacoma that was traveling on Route 58 near Glendale Rd. in […]
A long-awaited celebration in Heaven began on the afternoon of June 19, 2024 as the Rev. Edward L. ‘Bud’ Smith claimed his promise of eternal life just six weeks shy of his 99th birthday. Rev. Smith was born in Philadelphia, PA and joined the Marine Corps at just 17 years […]
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal single vehicle crash that occurred Friday (June 21, 2024) at 7:00 a.m. on Interstate 81 northbound in Smyth County. A 2001 Toyota Sequoia was heading northbound on Interstate 81 in the right lane when the driver lost control, went off of the left […]
Pulaski’s River Turtles continued their slide in the Appalachian League, losing Saturday to Danville, 4-2 and again on Sunday, 5-1. The losses run Pulaski’s losing streak to five straight since their last win on Tuesday. Pulaski now stands 6-11 in the East Division, 4.5 games behind division leading Danville. After […]
The Pulaski County Board of Supervisors will hold their June meeting Monday, June 24 at 7 p.m. 5:30 p.m. – Executive Session, Executive Conference Room, County Administration Building, 143 Third Street N.W., in the town of Pulaski, Virginia 7 p.m. – Open Meeting, Board Room, Pulaski County School Board Office, […]
The Pulaski River Turtles lost big Friday night to the Greeneville Flyboys, falling 17-6. The loss gave the Flyboys a sweep of the two-game series against the River Turtles, as Pulaski lost Thursday as well, 9-5. The River Turtles travel to Danville today and Sunday to play the Otterbots. After […]
Robert Clayton “Rocky” Anderson, age 40 of Dublin passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Born October 11, 1983 in Pulaski, he was the son of Robert Lee Anderson & Barbara Jane Blount Anderson. He was preceded in death by brothers Terry Wayne Anderson and Brandon Smith. Robert is survived […]
Danielle Reid/Patriot Publishing The long awaited grand opening of the Food City Market was celebrated at a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 18. Presiding over the ribbon cutting was Pulaski Food City store manager, Andy Wilson, along with many Food City corporate members, community sponsors and local guests. The […]
Kenneth Sidney Blair, age 77 of Hiwassee passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born June 7, 1947 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Robert Sidney Blair & Georgia Ratcliffe Worrell. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather William “Bill” Worrell […]
Rev. Edward L. Smith, age 98, of Dublin, died Wednesday afternoon, June 19, 2024 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
The Kingsport Axmen scored six runs over the course of the last two innings Wednesday night in Pulaski to upend the River Turtles, 11-5. The loss dropped Pulaski’s record on the season to 6-7, two games behind East Division leader Bluefield. Pulaski hosts Greeneville on Thursday and Friday before hitting […]
July 8, 1938 June 18, 2024 Robert Lee (Bobby) Turman passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Radford. He was born on July 8, 1938, in Pulaski and was the son of the late Edgar Lemon and Ruth Allison Turman. On September 4, 1960, at […]