Spring classes begin Jan. 23
Spring classes begin Jan.23 at New River Community College…
Basile’s 30 points highlight Hokies’ opening night win
Hokiesports.com BLACKSBURG – An impressive offensive performance – highlighted by 30 points from Grant Basile – powered Virginia Tech to a 95-57 win over Delaware State on Monday night inside Cassell Coliseum. The Hokies had three players score in double figures, including Basile, who put together a double-double with 30 points and 10 rebounds. Sean Pedulla added […]
Veterans Day ceremonies on tap for Friday
Boy Scouts sponsor flag retirement ceremony Citizens of Pulaski County are invited to attend an American Flag Retirement Ceremony scheduled for Veterans Day Friday, November 11. The event will be hosted at the large pavilion within Randolph Park beginning at 7:30 PM . Boy Scout Troop 249 from Pulaski will […]
Pulaski River Turtles release 2023 schedule
Opening Night set for June 8th at Calfee Park PULASKI, Va. – A new season of Pulaski River Turtles baseball is slated to begin Tuesday, June 6th, on the road against the Bluefield Ridge Runners, with Opening Night at Calfee Park scheduled for Thursday, June 8th against the Danville Otterbots. […]
Obituary for Joyce June Hughes
Joyce June Hughes, 87, of Rural Retreat died Friday morning at her home. Born on June 10, 1935, to William Brigget Hughes and Lilly May Kress Hughes in Pulaski. Preceded in death by her parents and brothers, William Otis, Arko Divers, Ralph Vernon, Franklin Junior, and Thomas Doulas. Left to […]
Obituary for Bobbie “Bob” Eugene Smith
Bobbie “Bob” Eugene Smith, age 88 of Claytor Lake, passed away Thursday, November 3, at his residence. He was born on June 5, 1934 in Radford, and was the 6th child of Roy Glenn Smith and Ann Belle Famer Smith. Bob was a long-time member of the Mt. View United […]
Obituary for Joretta Jones Hanks
Joretta Jones Hanks went to her heavenly home on November 4, 2022. She was born in Pulaski, Virginia on May 16, 1937. She was a graduate of Pulaski High School and attended the University of Delaware. She married Elray Hanks on September 1, 1956 and recently celebrated 66 years of […]
Early voting a popular option in county, across the Commonwealth
Patriot Staff Report Early voting was a popular option again this year for voters in Pulaski County. As of Saturday morning, 2,075 people in Pulaski County had voted early in-person at the Registrar’s Office in Pulaski. Leann Phillips, Director of Elections and General Registrar, said another 1,056 ballots were sent […]
Pulaski County Receives Federal Funds Under the Homeland Security Grant Program
Virginia Announces $11.5 million in FY22 Federal Funds for the Homeland Security Grant Program.On behalf of the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) coordinates an annual stakeholder-driven review process to allocate more than $11.5 million through various federal grant programs to enhance […]
Cougars come up short in both game and playoff race
By MASON CLARK The Patriot Going into Friday, the ramifications were clear. With a win, Pulaski County would most likely make it into the postseason. But with a loss, it would take a series of things to go just right for the Cougars to reach the playoffs. Despite a strong […]
Secrist verbally commits to Indiana State
Pulaski County Lady Cougar Keslyn Secrist has verbally committed to Indiana State to play college basketball for the Sycamores. Indiana State competes in the Missouri Valley Conference. Secrist, a senior this year for the Lady Cougars, finished last season being named on the Class 4 All-State Team. Earlier in last […]
Obituary for Terry McPeak
Terry McPeak, age 70 of Pulaski, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at his residence. He is joined by his parents, George and Christine McPeak. Terry is survived by his daughter: Christine “Nicki” McPeak Waller: son; and daughter-in-law; Darren and Jen McPeak: granddaughters; Madison and Maelyn Waller: brothers; Richard McPeak […]