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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, the next of kin for the person found deceased in last Thursday’s (Aug. 18, 2022) Virgil Lane fire has been located. The fire occurred at 6511 Virgil Lane in Parrot and the name of the deceased is Michael Francis McCleese, who resided at […]
Pulaski County High School is introducing a new athletic ticket sales platform, Ticket Spicket will be our online athletic ticket sales provider for the 22 – 23 school year. Here is the link for purchasing online tickets to Cougar athletic events, spicket.events/pulaskicountyhs We are excited to provide this option for our spectators which […]
Betty Jean Nunn Cox, age 86 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022 at the Skyline Nursing Home in Floyd, Virginia. Born September 19, 1935 in Corinne, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late Roatan Jackson Nunn & Mary Elizabeth Elliott Nunn. She was also preceded in […]
William Eugene “Bill” Cook, 77, passed away on August 21, 2022 at the Veteran’s Care Center in Roanoke, VA after a lengthy illness. Bill was born on 4/14/1945, to William Cook Jr. and Faith “Faye” Constance Hamilton Cook Love. He was the oldest of 6 children. He was a devoted […]
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By DANIELLE REID The Patriot According to current statistics, older Americans make up the fastest growing segment of the population and by 2025, twenty-five percent of Virginia’s population will be age 60 or older. Because criminals find ways to prey on senior citizens, organizations have been developed to help educate, […]
By WILLIAM PAINE For The Patriot Monday, August 15 marked the first day of classes for the newly established Valley Harvest Christian School in Dublin, which offers instruction for students attending 1st through 10th grades. School Administrator Derek Burton and Lead Pastor Steve Willis, along with several members of the […]
Pulaski Town Council will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers of the Municipal Building to resume their meeting from last week. Last week’s regularly scheduled meeting was recessed due to a power outage. See the meeting agenda here 08-23-22 Council Agenda
The Pulaski County Board of Supervisors will be meeting Monday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. at the County Administration Building on Third Street, NW in Pulaski. The meeting agenda can be found here Monday, Aug. 22 Agenda