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 […]
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $32,940 to the New River Valley Regional Commission for the New River Water Trail Expansion project. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Our region’s natural scenery draws visitors while offering recreation to residents, supporting economic growth. ARC’s award of $32,940 will […]
Pulaski County Public Schools hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony this afternoon to officially open Pulaski County Middle School. Above, school board members cut the ribbon at the entrance to the school. We’ll have more on the event in this week’s Patriot and our website. (Mike Williams photo)
Billy Ray Saul, 66, born January 23, 1954 of Pulaski, VA made the journey to his heavenly home at 3:50 AM on Sunday, October 11, 2020. Billy passed from this life from his home here in Pulaski. Billy was retired from working 29 years of faithful service as Gas Service […]
RICHMOND, VA – Today, a federal district judge extended the deadline for citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia to register to vote through Thursday, October 15, 2020. This extension will provide all eligible Virginians with the opportunity to participate in the 2020 November General and Special Elections by registering to […]