The YMCA of Pulaski County announced today that Chris Ayers has been hired for the position of Interim CEO, effective May 31, 2022. “I am excited to begin working with the YMCA of Pulaski. For more than 70 years the Y has served this community by putting Christian principles into […]
The Pulaski River Turtles fell in their 2022 season opener at Calfee Park Thursday night when Burlington rallied for three runs in the top of the ninth to win, 4-3. Pulaski was riding high going into the ninth with a 3-1 lead, holding Burlington scoreless since the Sock Puppets scored […]
Lack of Seat Belt Usage Continues to Contribute to Lives Lost RICHMOND – The 2022 Memorial Day weekend saw a sharp decrease in traffic crash fatalities compared to 2021, while also having traffic volumes that rival pre-pandemic numbers. Preliminary reports indicate eight people lost their lives in six traffic crashes […]
Columbus “Rusty” Slate Jr., 69 of Conners Valley, Draper passed away peacefully on May 30, 2022 at LewisGale Medical Center in Salem, Va. Rusty was born in Pulaski, Va. on Feb. 15, 1953 to Columbus “Rex” Slate Sr. and Ida Belle Viers Slate. He is preceded in death by his […]
Velva Lee Branscome, 84, of Pulaski, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 peacefully at home. She was born August 29, 1937 to the late Chester and Virginia Whitt. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Lafayette “Bear” Branscome, a daughter, Barbara Ann Campbell, […]
At 7:46 p.m. on Friday (May 27), Virginia State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 460 and Route 623 (Cascade Dr.). A 2012 Chevrolet Impala was traveling east on Route 460 when it attempted to make a left turn onto Route 623 (Cascade Dr.) and […]
Evelyn Marie Harriman, age 91 of Winchester, VA, died Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Hilltop Senior Living in Winchester. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
ROANOKE, Va., – Appalachian Power wants boaters, kayakers, tubers, and other recreational users downstream of Claytor and Leesville dams to know water levels on the New and Roanoke rivers could rise rapidly starting Tuesday, May 31, and continue to fluctuate throughout the week. The National Weather Service is calling for […]
LewisGale Hospital Pulaski today announced the appointments of Deidre Dalton and Pastor Gary Hash to its board of trustees. Since 2012, Dalton has served as the executive assistant for the vice president and general manager of Volvo Trucks. In her role, she represents Volvo Trucks’ onsite wellness initiatives including a […]
GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) –NineAtlantic Coast Conference teams will be among the 64-team field when the 2022 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship gets underway this Friday. As first announced Sunday night, ACC champion North Carolina will be a regional host, along with Coastal Division winner Virginia Tech, Atlantic Division winner Louisville […]
By WILLIAM PAINE For The Patriot Last Friday evening, the boy and I loaded our paddle boards into the family van in preparation for a race set to occur the next morning at the Rock House Marina. By stacking our 14-foot paddle boards one on top of the other, we […]