The Patriot has learned that Radford High School Head Football Coach Matthew Saunders has stepped down. Sources say Saunders said it was just time after 14 years of coaching the Bobcats. His time at Radford was successful, taking the team to 11 playoff appearances. The Bobcats, under Saunders’ leadership, won […]
The Town of Pulaski is getting a new Dollar Tree. The Patriot spoke to Kathy Paschal, a manager at the current Dollar Tree in Memorial Square Shopping Center who confirmed that store would be moving to the new larger location in the former Rite Aid building on East Main Street. […]
Everston Luther Gallimore, age 79 Pulaski, Virginia passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in Pulaski Health Care Center. Born in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Luther Gallimore and Ollie Thornton Gallimore. He was also preceded in death by sons, Roger Gallimore and Junior Gallimore; sisters, Stella […]
Glenna Marie White Alley Hurst, of Laurel, MD and formerly of Pulaski, VA died Saturday, April 10, 2021. She was born in Pulaski County on April 11, 1926 and was the daughter of the late Frank Benjamin White and Georgia Madelene Pagan. She was also preceded in death by her […]
Now that spring has sprung and warmer weather is becoming more frequent, residents will soon begin keeping their yards trimmed and tidy. Cutting grass is something we do as property owners to keep our Town attractive, but it is also something required by the Town Code. Town Code states that […]
There will be no Pulaski County Flea Market in June this year. The Dublin Lions Club announced this morning that due to COVID-19 restrictions, the club is cancelling the market scheduled for June 5-6. However, the club announced the flea market will return as usual on Sept. 18-19. “We regret […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia Senate rejected the governor’s amendments to a bill that restricts the gun rights of anyone convicted for assault and battery of a family member. Under House Bill 1992, introduced by Del. Kathleen Murphy, D-Fairfax, anyone convicted of assault and battery of a family or […]
(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available Thursday in Blacksburg and Friday in Christiansburg to anyone ages 18 and up, and the New River Health District (NRHD) now offers an online self-scheduling tool to enable those who live and work in the New River Valley to make their appointment […]
Grace Mary Elliott Vari, age 92 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the Pulaski Health and Rehab Center. Born June 4, 1928 in Wilmington, Delaware she was the daughter of the late Earl Elliott and Rosadele Haynes Elliott. She was also preceded in death by her son, […]
ABINGDON, Va. – A North Carolina man, who used the popular social media messaging app Snapchat to solicit minors to send him sexually explicit photographs and videos in exchange for expensive gifts, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Abingdon, Acting United States Attorney Daniel P. Bubar, Stanley M. […]
Congratulations to the PCHS Cross Country team on an outstanding performance at the Class 4 Region D Cross Country meet Tuesday at Blacksburg High School. Six Cougars earned All Region honors and five of these individuals qualified for the State Cross Country Meet. PCHS All Region D Cross Country Girls […]
Hubbard Edward Jarrells (Ed) of Dublin entered Heaven peacefully on November 19, 2020. He was born in Hiwassee, Virginia April 23, 1948 to the late Dorothy Q. Jarrells and Hubbard P. Jarrells and preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Allan Jarrells and Gary Jarrells. He attended Highland Park Community […]