Joseph Clifton McLawhorn, 85, of Pulaski, VA was born in Pitt County, NC on September 5, 1935 and died on October 17, 2020. He was the son of the late Melton and Lyda Young McLawhorn and was also preceded in death by a sister, Lois Mitchell and a brother, Hugh […]
**UPDATE** On October 19, 2020, a citizen contacted the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office after seeing a request for information on our Facebook page, related to a hit and run. Deputies located the suspect vehicle, a white Chevrolet 1500 truck, at Massie’s Mobile Home Park, approximately two miles from the scene. […]
Opal Lee Dobbins Ratcliffe, 84, of Radford, died Saturday, October 17, 2020 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 28, 1936, to the late Andrew Lee and Maggie Kanode Dobbins. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, William […]
On October 18, 2020, at approximately 10:07PM, deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 2100 block of Peppers Ferry Rd (Rt. 114) for a motor vehicle crash. Upon arriving, deputies located two pedestrians, a female and a male in a wheelchair, who had been struck by […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Almost five months after George Floyd was killed in police custody in Minneapolis, the Virginia General Assembly has passed a host of police reforms as it nears the end of a special session. The reforms include legislation that bans no-knock search warrants, enables localities to establish […]
“Welcome to Pulaski County Middle School!” Dr. Kevin Siers By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot Pulaski County Middle School was officially opened Wednesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony and tours – even though students have been attending class there since early September. Officially welcoming a large crowd to the school, Superintendent […]
A two-family yard sale is planned for Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 3725 Second Morehead Lane, Pulaski.
Pulaski County Commonwealth’s Attorney Justin L. Griffith issued the following statement on an incident that occurred earlier in the week. Griffith said: On Monday, Oct. 12, a felon who is on the sex offender registry made the decision to put on a wig, a mask, and enter a local gas […]
Danny Wayne Edwards passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. He was the son of Louise and Jack Edwards, who predeceased him. Also, a brother, Sammy Edwards. He is survived by a sister, Vanessa Overton, Pulaski. By Danny’s request, he will […]
Frances Ellen Rogers Kidd, age 86 of Pulaski, died Friday afternoon, September 25, 2020 at her residence. She was born on May 21, 1934 in Pulaski, and was the daughter of the late Ruby Chrisley Rogers and Detroit M. Rogers. She attended Brush Arbor Church, was a long-time member of […]
Deirdre F. Brookner, 58 of Traphill, North Carolina died Friday, October 9, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born August 23, 1962. Her parents Earl Clyde Faulkner, Janet Francis Faulkner preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Roger Brookner; one […]