New River Community College recently announced Helen Wolfe as the new dean of health sciences. “Helen brings an array of knowledge, skills, and professionalism to lead a dynamic, student-focused division of talented faculty and staff,” said NRCC Vice President of Instruction and Student Services Peter Anderson. Currently NRCC’s interim coordinator […]
The Friends of the Pulaski County Library System will hold a Meet and Greet Membership drive at the Pulaski County Library on Tuesday, May 23 from 4:00 to 6:00. Light refreshments will be served and membership applications will be available. Covid and damage to the book sale room have put […]
Chris Stafford has announced his re-election campaign for Pulaski County Board of Supervisors for the Cloyd District. He was first elected in November 2022 in a special election to fill the remaining term of former Cloyd District Supervisor Joe Guthrie. “Since being elected last year, I have dedicated myself to […]
Photo by William Paine/The Patriot Dylan Armes is the new Executive Director for Pulaski On Main and was instrumental in organizing this year’s Music and Merchants Festival. Shirts, like the one Armes in wearing, will be available at this Saturday’s festival. By WILLIAM PAINE The Patriot The Music and Merchants […]
Professor of Engineering Lisa Murphy was selected to attend the Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) “STEM Takes Flight!” in Virginia’s Community Colleges Faculty Professional Development Workshop, May 16 – 18 at the NASA Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Only 17 applicants were selected for this opportunity, representing 10 of […]
Residents have demonstrated a positive response to the two-way traffic changes. As a result of feedback from the council and residents about the intersection of East Main and 3rd Street and the several stop signs, effective Wednesday (May 17th) afternoon, the painted stop bar and arrows on East Main Street […]
This new logo for Visit NRV was revealed at Thursday’s gathering at Pulaski County Motorsports Park This map shows the route for the expansion of the New River Water Trail which will extend from Pulaski County to the West Virginia state line along the New River By WILLIAM PAINE The […]
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 – U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has introduced the Barriers and Regulatory Obstacles Avoids Deployment of Broadband Access and Needs Deregulatory (BROADBAND) Leadership Act, legislation aiming to streamline deployment of broadband infrastructure. “Bridging the digital divide requires the rapid deployment of more broadband infrastructure. The BROADBAND Leadership Act […]
Severe thunderstorm watch for Pulaski County have been declared by the National Weather Service until 10 p.m. tonight.
2023-05-08 Carroll County @ Pulaski County Results: Pulaski County defeated Carroll County 5-4 Singles: 1. Camden Hite 8-6 2. Aaron Bennett 2-5 3. Mark Graham 2-8 4. Eli Duke 8-3 5. Ashton Paul 8-3 6. Ethan Worley 7-9 Doubles: 1. Camden/Mark 8-8 T7-4 2. Aaron/Ethan 7-9 3. Ashton/Jackson RahLan 8-6 […]
Harold Ray Simpkins, 75, of Snowville, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 12, 2023. Harold loved his family fiercely and worked tirelessly throughout his entire life to provide for them. He served as a heavy-equipment operator for most of his life. Harold worked at Sisson and Ryan […]
Coming up soon at the New River Valley Fairgrounds…