By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot The Pulaski County School Board heard good news Tuesday on needed capital improvement projects during its third work session on next year’s school budget. Jess Shull, Director of Transportation and Operations, presented an overview on the school system’s capital improvement project list that covers everything […]
Fire departments from Pulaski, Dublin, Giles County and possibly more responded late Thursday afternoon to a fire in the Little Creek area. Reports are the blaze resulted in loss of electricity for over a hundred residences in the area. (Photo by Craig Strain)
Tommy Lee McPeak, 72 died on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at his home in Hiwassee. Tommy was a very talented man who could fix, repair or build just about anything. A Jack of many trades. In heaven, he will be joining his parents; Daniel Lee & Mabel Hedge McPeak. He […]
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) will host his 2022 Service Academy Day event on Saturday, April 30 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at 333 Community Boulevard, Wytheville. Griffith issued the following statement: “The U.S. Service Academies offer high school students interested in serving their country a way to further their […]
Pulaski County Public Schools Tuesday announced to staff and faculty a list of measures that will be implemented concerning operations and procedures surrounding COVID-19. These measures, based off recommendations from the CDC and VDH, go into effect immediately. “We’re pleased to be able to make these changes as we continue […]
By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot The Pulaski County Lady Cougars begin their quest for a state championship Friday at 6 p.m. when they host Sherando in the Cougar Den in a quarter-final matchup. The Lady Cougars (23-3) got to the VHSL Class 4 State Tournament by sweeping through the Region […]
Lona Sadler Harrell, age 68 of Dublin passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at her home. Born March 21, 1953 in Giles County she was the daughter of the late Walter & Sylvia Sadler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David Harrell, son, Walter Johnson, and sisters, […]
Burley Wayne Henley, age 74 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at the Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center, Dublin. Born February 5, 1948 in Wythe County, Virginia he was the son of the late Burley & Oleta Marshall Henley. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Elga […]
Pulaski County Public Schools is pleased to announce the hiring of Mrs. Ashley Coble for the position of Human Resources Director. Mrs. Coble brings almost a decade of experience in the HR field to the job, most recently serving as the Human Resources Manager at InMotion US LLC in Blacksburg. […]
Burruss Hall is illuminated in blue and yellow in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. (Photo by Christina Franusich for Virginia Tech) In solidarity with the people of Ukraine, Burruss Hall will be illuminated in blue and yellow, which are the colors of Ukraine’s flag. The lighting will be visible beginning at […]
Darle Eugene Hite, age 94 of Max Meadows passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at the Waddell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Galax. Born February 27, 1928 in Virginia he was the son of the late Guy & Zella Hedge Hite. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mollie […]
Roanoke, VA – February 25, 2022 – The Forest Service is hiring hundreds of foresters and forestry technicians across the nation. Forester jobs are open for applications February 25, 2022 through March 7, 2022. Forestry technician jobs are open for applications March 11, 2022 through March 21, 2022. Jobs are […]