Town of Dublin lists Labor Day schedule
Dublin Town Offices will be closed Monday, September 5th. Garbage scheduled for pickup on Monday, September 5th will be picked up on Tuesday, September 6th.
State Police investigating fatal 4-wheeler crash in Bland County
The Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on private property in Bland County. The crash occurred at 11:28 a.m. Friday (Aug. 26, 2022) in the 100 block of Bobwhite Lane. Charles A. Clark, 80, was operating a Polaris Sportsman 4-wheeler and towing a brush cutter along […]
Obituary for Eathel Jean Allison
Eathel Jean Allison, age 83 of Allisonia passed away Friday, August 26, 2022 at the Commonwealth Assisted Living Facility in Hillsville, Virginia. Born December 18, 1938 in Pulaski she was the daughter of the late John Walter Hodge & Lena Quesenberry Hodge. She was also preceded in death by her […]
Charlie Sumner: Dublin’s Forgotten Hero
By MASON CLARK The Patriot I want to give one Pulaski County football legend, perhaps the most accomplished football player/coach in the history of our county, some due recognition. But today, his story, and even his name, is widely forgotten. His name was Charlie Sumner. Sumner, who graduated in the […]
Obituary for Freda Dawn Edwards Pugh
Freda Dawn Edwards Pugh, age 74 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital Montgomery. Born May 22, 1948 in Pulaski she was the daughter of the late John W. Edwards & Ellen Bryson Edwards. She was also preceded in death by her husband Jerry Duane […]
Pulaski County Sports Schedule
Monday 08/29/22 Volleyball: Pulaski Co. @ William Fleming JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Golf: RRD @ ThornSpring 12 pm Wednesday 08/31/22 Volleyball: Pulaski Co. @ Floyd Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Cross Country: @ Radford University 5 pm Thursday 09/01/22 Volleyball: Carroll Co. @ Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Golf: @ Olde Mill […]
Driving in downtown to be different soon
By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot Expect driving in downtown Pulaski to become a very different experience in the not-too-distant future. With a pending water line replacement project downtown coming in the fall, West Main Street will be torn up for the work. That will necessitate two-way traffic at least temporarily […]
Robinson Tract residents irked over planned water line project
By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot Several unhappy residents of the Robinson Tract community approached the Board of Supervisors Monday night about a water line project in their area. Paul Hamblin was first to speak, addressing his comments to Robinson District Supervisor Jeff Reeves. Hamblin expressed the most concern about why […]
Town, county part ways on garbage collection in Pulaski
By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot Big changes are coming next year concerning garbage collection in Pulaski, following action this week by both Pulaski County and the Town of Pulaski. On Monday night, the county Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to endorse the Public Service Authority’s decision to terminate an agreement […]
Local officials work to lessen personal property tax bills
By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot Local officials took action Monday to lessen the blow on taxpayers in the county who would have to pay more in personal property taxes for their vehicles at the end of the year due to current economic conditions. Nearly everyone is aware that record high […]
Pulaski County Tourism Takes Home Five Awards at The Southwest Virginia Tourism Awards
From Pulaski County Pulaski County Tourism received a total of five awards at the annual Southwest Virginia Tourism Awards held in Wytheville, VA on August 22, 2022. These awards, presented by the Friends of Southwest Virginia, recognize the region’s tourism and marketing efforts. The judges panel included professionals from outside […]
Obituary for Raymond Randall “Crunch” Rice, Jr.
On Friday, August 12, 2022, Raymond Randall Rice, Jr., age 71, of Pulaski, VA died peacefully at his cabin with family at his bedside. Born on July 19, 1951, in Radford, VA, he was the only son of the late Raymond R. Rice, Sr., and Virginia Wallner Rice of Pulaski. He was […]