Deirdre F. Brookner, 58 of Traphill, North Carolina died Friday, October 9, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born August 23, 1962. Her parents Earl Clyde Faulkner, Janet Francis Faulkner preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Roger Brookner; one […]
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $32,940 to the New River Valley Regional Commission for the New River Water Trail Expansion project. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Our region’s natural scenery draws visitors while offering recreation to residents, supporting economic growth. ARC’s award of $32,940 will […]
Pulaski County Public Schools hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony this afternoon to officially open Pulaski County Middle School. Above, school board members cut the ribbon at the entrance to the school. We’ll have more on the event in this week’s Patriot and our website. (Mike Williams photo)
Billy Ray Saul, 66, born January 23, 1954 of Pulaski, VA made the journey to his heavenly home at 3:50 AM on Sunday, October 11, 2020. Billy passed from this life from his home here in Pulaski. Billy was retired from working 29 years of faithful service as Gas Service […]
RICHMOND, VA – Today, a federal district judge extended the deadline for citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia to register to vote through Thursday, October 15, 2020. This extension will provide all eligible Virginians with the opportunity to participate in the 2020 November General and Special Elections by registering to […]
James Gregory “Greg” Lovern, age 46 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. Born August 9, 1974 in Pulaski he was the son of James Franklin Lovern and Regina Lovern. His uncle, Herman Smith “Buddy” preceded him in death. He is survived by […]
Online Registrations will begin on Thursday, October 15, 2020 for all shelter rentals at Randolph Park for the 2021 calendar year. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact Shay Dunnigan at the contact information listed above. To register to set up an account please go to http://www.pulaskicountyparksandrec.org/ […]
John Mark Thompson, 62 of Ripplemead, VA departed this life September 21, 2020 under the care of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born October 16, 1957 he was a son of the late Clyde and Nancy Cook Thompson. Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Brandon Lee Thompson and Justin […]
ROANOKE, Virginia – Today, the Department of Justice announced it has charged more than 14,200 defendants with firearms-related crimes during Fiscal Year (FY) 2020, despite the challenges of COVID 19 and its impact on the criminal justice process. These cases have been a Department priority since November 2019 when Attorney […]
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Members of anti-government paramilitary groups discussed kidnapping Virginia’s governor during a June meeting in Ohio, an FBI agent testified Tuesday during a court hearing in Michigan. Special Agent Richard Trask was part of the investigation that led to six men being arrested and charged last […]
Fuente impressed with 3-1 Boston College squad coming to Blacksburg From Hokiesports.com Head coach Justin Fuente met with the media via Zoom on Monday, briefly recapping Saturday’s game at UNC and previewing this week’s home contest against Boston College. The biggest, and likely, least surprising news shared by the head coach was […]
Mrs. Mary L. McKinney, age 90, of the Locust Hill Community of Max Meadows, VA passed away peacefully at home with her family on Sunday, October 11, 2020. She was born September 19, 1930 in Wythe County, daughter of the late Aaron J. Peake, Sr. and Fannie M. Mills. She […]