SALEM – A wintry mix of precipitation is expected late Saturday and Sunday for parts of Virginia. Motorists should be vigilant, check weather forecasts in areas where they plan to drive, and adjust or delay travel in impacted areas, especially along and west of the Interstate 77 corridor. The New […]
By RODNEY YOUNG The Patriot The Fort Chiswell Pioneers have named Zane Quesenberry as their new head football coach. “I’m very excited for the opportunity and challenges,” Quesenberry said today. “Back when I started coaching at Blount Middle School (Tenn.), the coach there said, ‘You will be a head coach one […]
Pro Football Hall Of Fame Class Of 2023 TEAM(S) Ronde Barber, CB Buccaneers (1997-2012) Don Coryell, head coach Cardinals (1973-77); Chargers (1978-86) Chuck Howley, LB Bears (1958-59); Cowboys (1961-73) Joe Klecko, DT Jets (1977-87); Colts (1988) Darrelle Revis, CB Jets (2007-12, 2015-16); Bucs (2013); Patriots (2014); Chiefs (2017) Ken Riley, […]
Pulaski County’s Sheriff, Commonwealth’s Attorney, Commissioner of Revenue and four members of the Board of Supervisors have announced their intention to seek nomination by the Republican Party for November’s election. The office-holders issued the following joint re-election announcement this week: “It is with pleasure that we, the Pulaski County incumbent […]
By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot The process of moving to two-way traffic and four-way stops rather than traffic signals in Downtown Pulaski takes another major step forward on Monday, Feb. 13. Project Manager Scott Aust told Town Council on Tuesday that the traffic lights that have been flashing at the […]
Pulaski County Public Schools Riverlawn Elementary School student Brianna Farmer outlasted her competition Wednesday as the school representatives from each elementary school and a champion from each grade at the middle school came together for the Pulaski County Spelling Bee Championship matchup. “We are very proud of each student who […]
RICHMOND – Whether a Chiefs or Eagles fan, a guaranteed game-day loser is anyone who chooses to drive drunk on Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 12). The Virginia State Police is reminding all Virginians that if your game plan includes drinking, then add a designated driver to your lineup. Don’t let celebrating the game […]
Lisa Marie Bane Slomka, 60, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at her home in Dublin. She graduated from Pulaski County High School in 1981, was employed with H. H. Hunt Corporation in Accounts Payable and attended First Dublin Presbyterian Church. Lisa was preceded in death by her father, Harvey […]
Hokies post late rally, fall short, 82-76 Hokiesports.com BLACKSBURG – Grant Basile posted a season-high 33 points on Wednesday night in Cassell Coliseum, but it still wasn’t Virginia Tech’s night, as Boston College earned an 82-76 victory. Outscored 39-27 in the first half, the Hokies struggle to shut down the Boston College’s 3-point shooting […]
Pulaski County 4-H needs 4-H Camp Teen and Adults Leaders to join us for 2023 Pulaski County 4-H Camp, June 12-16, 2023. 4-H Camp Counselors In Training, Teen Counselors and Adult Leaders are the heart of our program and agree to be positive role models while helping plan and organize […]
Annette R. Rupe, age 83 of Dublin, died Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on May 3, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Amanda Trivett Roop and the late Elisha Roop. Annette retired after many years at Radford University. She enjoyed […]
Dianne Hyatt Aust, of Pulaski, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 6, 2023. She was born on December 9, 1949 in Pulaski, and was the daughter of the late James E. Hyatt and the late Maxine W. Hyatt. Dianne is survived by her beloved husband of more than […]