RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia is ceasing the use of all Johnson & Johnson vaccines while the federal government investigates rare reports of potentially dangerous blood clots among recipients of the vaccine. Virginia State Vaccination Coordinator Dr. Danny Avula said in a statement Tuesday morning that the state was halting […]
Patton Warehousing plans two-day job fair, April 17 and 19 at their new facility in the Commerce Park on Route 100 north of Dublin.
German manufacturer will invest $39 million to locate new facility in Progress Park RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam announced last week that STS Group AG, a leading global system supplier of interior and exterior parts for commercial vehicles, will invest $39 million to establish its first U.S. manufacturing operation in Wythe County’s […]
The Virginia Department of Education has developed and released its Model Policies for the Treatment of Transgender Students in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools. The Department of Education’s document can be viewed here: https://pcpatriot.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=46267&action=edit The state’s policy will be on the agenda as an information item at today’s school board […]
Dorothy Mae Simpkins O’Dell, age 85 of Hiwassee passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at her daughter’s home. Born August 19, 1935 in Pulaski County she was the daughter of the late General Pryor Simpkins and Opal Mae Shelton Simpkins. She was also preceded in death by her husband of […]
Jeremy “Logan” Dean, age 33 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Born March 16, 1988 in Pulaski he was the son of James Michael Porter and the late Jennifer Day Dean. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Christopher and Jason Dean. He was survived by […]
GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – The 2021 North Carolina at Virginia Tech football game has been set for Friday, Sept. 3, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced today. The date of the game was listed as either Thursday or Friday when the 2021 ACC Football schedule was announced in January. Kickoff time and […]
Rebecca Carolyn Hudson Wallace, 79, of Henrico, VA, passed away March 25, 2021 after a short but very courageous battle with lung cancer. Carolyn was born in Pulaski, VA on February 8, 1942 to the late Robert Alfred Hudson, Sr. and Thelma Harrell Hudson. She was predeceased by her loving […]
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. admits to being surprised by his success at Martinsville Speedway. Truex won a stirring, laps-long duel for the lead with teammate Denny Hamlin in the rain-delayed NASCAR Cup Series race Sunday night, winning for the third time in the last four stops at […]
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After a year of closure because of COVID-19, the 4,200 square foot Pulaski Adult Day Service & Fall Prevention Center reopened this week to the delight of staff and its founder/executive director, Linda Davis. For those who think (as I did previous to this tour) that the Center is similar […]
The 7th GOP Legislative District Candidates Marie March, Sherri M. Blevins and Lowell Bowman were certified by the nominating committee as the Qualified candidates to run in the Saturday, April 24 ,2021 Firehouse Primary which is held from 9:00 A.M. till 1:00 P.M. at the following locations; Floyd County – […]
Saturday’s Scores By The Associated Press PREP FOOTBALL= Ridgeview 38, Richlands 34 VHSL Regional Semifinal= Class 5A= Region A= Deep Creek 20, Frank Cox 7 Maury 20, Salem-Va. Beach 7 Region B= Highland Springs 34, Prince George 0 Class 4A= Region A= Churchland 38, Warhill 12 Lake Taylor 40, Warwick […]