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. […]
On Sunday, July 28th, 2019, the Town of Pulaski was formally recognized by the New River Conservancy for its steadfast approach to ensuring the well-being and beauty of the New River with the Lynn Caldwell Restoration Award. The award signifies a locality’s continued support in restoring and protecting the New […]
On Wednesday, July 24, 2019, Governor Northam announced the Town of Pulaski is receiving a Virginia Main Street Commercial Affiliate Grant for “Pedal Pushers: Capturing Cycling Adventurers for Pulaski’s Downtown Partners”. The Town of Pulaski became a Virginia Main Street Commercial District Affiliate in 2016 to further the redevelopment and […]
First Bank & Trust in Fairlawn is hosting the 2nd Annual Pulaski County Student “Pack the Bus Campaign” now until August 9. Click to see the flier for details on how and when you can help “Pack the Bus!”