New River Community College will celebrate its 53rd annual commencement on Friday, May 12 on the college’s campus in Dublin in 117 Edward Hall. Students who graduate this year will have completed more than 900 degrees, certificates and diplomas in 77 different programs, with many graduates receiving multiple awards. Students […]
Photo by Chase Parker for Virginia Tech The collection includes papers, photographs, and artifacts spanning former Congressman Rick Boucher’s political career. From Virginia Tech Close to four decades of records documenting political history and progress in Southwest Virginia now reside in the University Libraries’ Special Collections and University Archives at […]
Mary Jane Kasey King, age 95 of Pulaski, died Wednesday, April 26,2023 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. She was deeply loved by her family and will be missed dearly. Mary Jane was born on October 3,1927 in Matoaka, West Virginia, to Glenna Mann Kasey and Hampton Kasey. She […]
Richmond –New River Valley Health Foundation has received the 17th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. The foundation was nominated for the award by New River Community College. “The leaders of the New River Valley Health Foundation have earned a well-deserved reputation for visionary sponsorship of important healthcare initiatives,” […]
Saturday Night Gospel Singing at 6:00 p.m., May 6th, 2023 by Heaven Bound Gospel Group at Memorial Christian Church, 2479 Burleigh Horton Road, Draper, Virginia 24324. Come rejoice in song and fellowship!
Pulaski County High School, in conjunction with LewisGale Hospital Pulaski, will again be providing sports physicals to Pulaski County Public School students who will be enrolled in the 6th through 12th grades during the 2023-2024 school year. The physicals will take place at PCHS in the Career and Technical Education […]
This week The Patriot marks its 14th anniversary of serving Pulaski County. We also want to announce our new location. Beginning Monday, May 8 we will be located in the Home Town Realty building at the corner of 5th Street and Washington Avenue – at the flashing caution lights – […]
Jane Jackson Hunt, of Oakley, UT, passed away peacefully on her 93rd birthday, April 19, 2023. Jane’s long career was in education. She worked in multiple roles at various institutions but her most rewarding position was Director of Student Programs with the University of Utah School of Medicine. She retired […]
Lisa Kay (Driggers) Kidd, age 60 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at her home. Born October 24, 1962 in Radford, she was the daughter of the late Beveridge Ann Holston Hall. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Chris Hall and nephew, Joseph Carl Thacker. […]
Monday 05/01/23 Varsity Baseball: Pulaski Co. @ George Wythe 5 pm JV Baseball: George Wythe @ Pulaski Co. 5 pm Varsity Softball: Pulaski Co. @ George Wythe 5 pm Tuesday 05/02/23 Varsity Baseball: Hidden Valley @ Pulaski Co. 5 pm JV Baseball: Pulaski Co. @ Hidden Valley 5 pm Varsity Softball: Pulaski Co. @ Hidden Valley […]
By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot “We’re going to change our tone right here.” That was how Lezley Wilson, a second grade teacher at Pulaski Elementary and Vice President of the Pulaski County Education Association began her comments to the Board of Supervisors on Monday night. Wilson addressed the board to […]
By WILLIAM PAINE The Patriot Last Sunday, April 23rd, saw hundreds of folks coming to the Open House event at the newly renovated Inn at Foster Falls. Freshly made pastries and coffee greeted visitors, as they ambled through the richly appointed interiors of the Inn. After touring the Inn and […]