When they think of the term economic development, most people immediately think of jobs. That is understandable, but economic development is more than that. “It’s hard sometimes for some to understand how economic development affects them. How the fact Volvo expanding will affect them,” said Massie District Supervisor and Board […]
Adaire Theatre is keeping the momentum going. The theatre company, in its eighth year, made some changes to the business plan, and they seem to be paying off. “We decided to add more shows to our season lineup. It was a leap of faith, but the support has been tremendous,” […]
Bluegrass musicians Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent will perform on Saturday, September 28 at 7:30 p.m. at New River Community College in Dublin. The NRCC Fiddle, Banjo and Dance Club will present the artists for an evening of American music, country classics, bluegrass and gospel. Tickets for the show will […]
RADFORD, VA—Pulaski County and the City of Radford have received a $7500 grant from Virginia’s 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution to fund a series of events in honor of the 400th anniversary of the state and country’s beginnings. The city-county partnership, which is being called New River Trail Days: A Festival of Traditions, Faces and […]
The Pulaski Yankees won a back and forth contest against the Danville Braves 4-3 with a walk off single in the bottom of the ninth to give the team their third series sweep of the season and extend the winning streak to four games. It was an eventful beginning of […]
BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech associate head coach/defensive coordinator Bud Foster and head coach Justin Fuente announced on Thursday that Foster plans to retire from coaching following the 2019 season. Upon the conclusion of the season Foster will continue to serve Virginia Tech Athletics in a new role reporting directly to Director of Athletics Whit Babcock similar to […]
The closing date of the Steer House in Pulaski has been moved up to Aug. 4, according to its owner. Bobby Abbott told The Patriot this week the new closing date for the popular restaurant is now Sunday, Aug. 4 at 4 p.m. That’s a week earlier than originally planned. […]
The Pulaski Yankees jumped out to an early lead and never looked back as they cruised to an 8-0 win over the Danville Braves to seal the series win. Gray clouds and lightning surrounded Calfee Park as first pitch neared and the night got started under a lightning delay that […]
Yard Sale Fri. & Sat., Aug, 2-3, 8 a.m. – ? 5703 Tanglewood Drive, Dublin. Annual Yard Sale Fri. & Sat., August 2-3, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Rockford United Methodist Church 6867 Viscoe Rd., Fairlawn Items for sale include baby clothes, children’s clothes, adult clothes (Small to XXXL), shoes, […]
Jerome Winfred Harvey, age 50 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday evening July 30, 2019 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born May 15, 1969 in New River, he was the son of the late Jerome Harvey & Helen Stigger Harvey. His paternal grandmother, Thelma Harvey and uncles, Charles Walter Casey and […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday for the first time in a decade to try to counter threats ranging from uncertainties caused by President Donald Trump’s trade wars to chronically low inflation and a dim global outlook. The Fed also repeated a pledge to […]
Elmer D. WRIGHT, age 87. Beloved husband of Irene “Phyllis” (nee Hollingsworth). Dearest father of David (Mary) and Beverly Johns (Daniel). Loving grandfather of Jessica and Zachary, great grandfather of Zayde, Ronan, Joy and Lillian. Dear brother of Vida White, Sue Ramsey, Jack and the late Daisy Ayers and Clyde. […]