ODU knocks off the Hokies
Old Dominion rallies to defeat Virginia Tech, 20-17 in Hokies Head Coach Brent Pry’s first game.
Obituary for Malcolm Duane “Sam” Ogle, Jr.
Malcolm Duane Ogle, Jr. “Sam”, age 67 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022 at the Pulaski Health and Rehab Center. Born November 15, 1954 in Wythe County he was the son of Gracie Virginia Mize Ogle and the late Malcolm Dewayne Ogle. Sam is survived by his Wife […]
Smilin’ Jack Akers Truck, Car and Tractor Show today, Saturday
Don’t forget – today and Saturday!
Obituary for Jerry W. Branscome
Jerry W. Branscome, age 78 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at the Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Salem. Born March 28, 1944 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Clifford Branscome & Velta Quesenberry Webb. Jerry was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from […]
Obituary for Jonathan “Jon” Howard Cox
Jonathan Howard Cox, 44 passed away peacefully from a long battle with cancer on Aug. 30, 2022. He is survived by his father, Jim Cox (Jeanne Cox), his mother, Catherine Cox (Butch White), his siblings, Matthew Cox, Scott Aust (Kathy), Ashley Johnson (Keith). He had two special nieces, Kendra and […]
Obituary for Rickey Charles “Slick” Boyd, Sr.
Rickey Charles Boyd, Sr. aka “Slick” passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 27th at the age of 64. He was born in Pulaski County, Virginia on May 8th, 1958. He was the eldest of two sons born to William Ray Boyd and Edna Marie Boyd. For the last 20 years, he […]
Cougars to face Tennessee High on Friday
By MASON CLARK The Patriot This week will be very unique for Cougar football. We will be facing an opponent that we have never played before on the gridiron. In the 48 years of Cougar football, we have faced a total of 69 different opponents, from four different states, and […]
Citizen alerts Dublin Police of sighting of wanted man, leading to capture
On Tuesday, Aug. 30 a Town of Dublin citizen contacted the Dublin Police Department and stated that based upon photos from the local news, he observed someone that appeared to be Shawn Michael Tolbert, a wanted fugitive of Craig and Montgomery counties. Local agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service, Pulaski […]
Obituary for Robley Clenton Taylor
Robley Clenton Taylor, 90, of Dublin passed away on Monday, August 31, 2022. He was born February 2, 1932 to the late Henry Allen Taylor and Margie Mary Mabry Taylor. He is survived by a multitude of loving family members. Mr. Taylor was very active over the years, through numerous […]
Obituary for Regina Sue Lovern
Regina Sue Lovern, 69 of Pulaski, passed away at the Lewis Gale Pulaski Hospital on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, with her family by her side. Regina was born on December 10, 1952, in Pulaski to her parents Herman Woodson Smith & Alice Marie Huff Smith who preceded her in death. […]
Obituary for Ruby Hughes West
Ruby Hughes West, 80, Draper, VA, passed away on Thursday evening, August 18, 2022, at the Pulaski Health and Rehab Center in Pulaski. She was born on January 17, 1942, in Pulaski, VA to Garnett & Ina Mae Hughes who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death is […]
Burcham, council agree on contract extension
By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot Darlene Burcham will continue on as Pulaski’s Town Manager through the end of 2023, it was announced last Tuesday. Pulaski Mayor Shannon Collins read a statement at the end of last Tuesday’s meeting of Town Council making the announcement. “The Mayor and Town Council of […]