Patriot Staff Report Pulaski County’s first Tourism Director is retiring. County Administrator Jonathan Sweet reported Thursday morning that Peggy White has alerted him of her intention to retire from the tourism position. Her retirement will be effective July 28, 2023. “Although I am saddened, I am also excited and happy […]
Mary Dean Elliott Viars, age 70 of Dublin went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem. Born December 25, 1952 in Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Howard John Elliott & Nellie Frances Clark Elliott. She was also preceded in […]
Mary Lou Avilla Draper, 85 of Pulaski, VA was called home on Monday morning , February 21, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Earnest Sanford Draper. Her parents Phyllis Marie Rodriquez and Augustine Avilla, a grandson Michael Burkett and a special nephew Artie […]
Melissa Pritchard Lee, age 47, of Wytheville, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Melissa was born October 20, 1975, the daughter of the late Jon Anthony Pritchard. She was the preceded in death by her grandparents, Mason William & Betsy Ross Rice, James & Dorothy Pritchard. Melissa is survived by […]
By Madison Hirneisen (The Center Square) – The Virginia General Assembly advanced two bills Tuesday lawmakers say could help lower electric costs for commonwealth residents and restore the ability of the state’s utility regulation agency to adjust rates when utilities bring in revenues above their authorized profit. Two identical measures […]
Cattoor reaches milestone in Tech defeat Hokiesports.com BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech had three players score in double figures, but still fell short to Miami – 76-70 – on Tuesday night in Cassell Coliseum. Hunter Cattoor posted Tech’s most impressive statline of the night with 15 points, six boards, four assists and four steals. With his […]
The Pulaski County Lady Cougars beat Jefferson Forest Tuesday, 69-44 in the Cougar Den. That win sends the Lady Cougars to the Class 4 Region D championship game on Friday. Pulaski County will travel to face Louisa County. Tickets available through Ticket Spicket or Cash at the door Tickets: $7.00 Here […]
Shirley Frances Hale Hurd of Pulaski died on Thursday, February 16, 2023, peacefully at her home. Born on February 7, 1939, to her parents, Robert D. Hale and Margarette Ann Lucas Hale, who preceded her in death with several brothers and sisters. Also preceding her in death was her husband, […]
Eliza Lynn Morgan, a senior at Pulaski County High School, has been selected as the DAR Good Citizen for this school year sponsored by the County Pulaski Chapter of The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. She is the daughter of Jared and Julie Morgan of Pulaski, Va. Eliza […]
James Ervin Viers, Jr., 50, of Dublin, Virginia, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, James Irvin Viers; brother, Glen Viers; step-father, Larry Burton; and son-in-law, Samuel Rush. Survivors include his fiancée, Lynn Ussery; mother, Margaret Hope Burton; daughters, […]
Pulaski Town Council Agenda February 21, 2023 4:00 p.m. Council Chambers Service Awards Presentations 4:20 p.m. Tour of Police Department and Fire Department 6:15 p.m. Closed Session Council Chambers VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 1 (1 item)- Appointments to Boards and Committees and Town Manager Evaluation VA Code […]
The Pulaski County Parks and Recreation department announces the launch of Pulaski County Clubs this spring. Pulaski County Clubs is a new initiative for the department that will facilitate the offering of special interest clubs to Pulaski County’s youth, adults, and senior citizens. Clubs will be offered each quarter during […]