James Alford Lawson, age 86 of Pulaski passed away Friday, February 18, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, his parents Albert, “Jack” and Charity Lawson, his siblings, Henry, Roy, Charlie “Jug” Lawson, and S. Maxine Riggins. He is survived by his Sister – Dorothy (Donald) Allison Daughters – Deborah (Jay) […]
Benjamin Owens Breedlove, age 51 of Radford passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022. Born February 10, 1971 in Radford, he is the son of Marta Owens Breedlove and the late David Madison Breedlove, Sr. After graduating from High School, Ben served in the United States Army and then worked at […]
Betty Rose Paugh, age 69 of Draper passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 at her home. Born February 6, 1953 in Memphis, TN, she was the daughter of the late Robert Earl Bates and Eleanor Catherine Dimmer. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her […]
Governor Also Signed Election Reform Legislation. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today signed HB 971 to conform Virginia’s tax code to the federal Internal Revenue Code in part to grant Virginia businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic significant tax relief. Through this bill, Virginia expanded and made retroactive tax […]
By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot The Pulaski River Turtles announced their 2022 roster Wednesday, and the list of players has a bit of a hometown feel to it. The 33-man roster includes Wytheville’s Avery Mabe, a 6-4, 210 lb. righthanded pitcher. The 20-year-old Mabe is currently a sophomore at the […]
William Burke Sparks, Jr., age 76 of Falls Mills, VA, formerly of Pulaski County, died Saturday February 19, 2022 at his Falls Mills residence. He was born on February 28, 1945, and was the son of the late Vicie Lucile Vincell Sparks and the late William Burke Sparks, Sr. He […]
Pulaski County defeated Louisa County, 63-49 to advance to the Region 4D Tournament finals. The win over Louisa County was especially satisfying to the Lady Cougars, who fell to the Lions in last year’s state championship contest in the Cougar Den. Pulaski County will play E.C. Glass in Lynchburg on […]
Hilda Ann Dishon Ayers Bower, age 74 of Pulaski passed away Monday, February 21, 2022 at the Pulaski Lewis Gale Hospital. Born January 30, 1948 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Archie Dishon and Amy Dotte Phillips Dishon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in […]
Warren Preston Phillips II, age 72, of Virginia Beach, Va. and previously of Pulaski, Va. passed away January 17, 2022 at his home. Born April 13, 1949 in Welch, W. Va. he was the son of the late Warren Preston and Phyllis Hogan Phillips. He was a 1967 graduate of […]
Curly Land, Jr., age 25 of Pulaski passed away January 20, 2022 at his home. Born September 29, 1996 in Galax he was the son of the late Curly Land, Sr. & Patty Jean Bullins Privett. He is survived by his Daughter – Natalie Brammer “Mama” – JoAnn Oliver – […]
Wanted to give a shout out to our athletes that excelled this past weekend in region and state tournaments. Congratulations to each!! Wrestling State Tournament Evan Alger finished third in the Class 4 State Wrestling Tournament Indoor Track Region 4D Meet PCHS Boys – Region 4D runner-up JJ Gulley High […]
From Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office On Monday, at approximately 3:58 p.m., Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office received a call concerning a motor vehicle crash involving 2 motorcycles and a pickup truck on Lee Highway, just south of Hermosa Drive on Draper’s Mountain. Both motorcyclists passed away as a result of their […]