The Patriot has learned that Mark Dixon will be the new head football coach at Pulaski County High School. Dixon comes to Pulaski Co. from Galax High School where he compiled an impressive record of 101-35 in his ten years at the school. He led the Maroon Tide to a […]
Richmond, VA – Republican Party of Virginia Chairman, Jack Wilson, issued the following statement in response to Governor Ralph Northam’s dictatorial mask mandate: “Governor Northam’s latest edict infringes on the freedoms and liberties of the citizens of Virginia. This nation was founded as a direct rebuttal of tyrannical, authoritarian rule from those […]
11 Traffic Crashes During 2019 Memorial Day Weekend RICHMOND – The 2020 Memorial Day weekend not only netted a reduction in overall traffic volumes on Virginia’s highways, but also a decrease in traffic deaths. Preliminary reports indicate eight people lost their lives during the four-day, holiday statistical counting period. During […]
The Pulaski County Public Schools School Nutrition Program will be providing summer meals to students ages 2 through 18 (or up to age 21 for students with disabilities). Meals will be available on Monday (2 breakfasts and 2 lunches) and on Wednesday (3 breakfasts and 3 lunches). Meals are prepared […]
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement regarding the planned lawsuit against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to prevent the U.S. House of Representatives from implementing an unconstitutional proxy voting plan: “The proxy voting plan passed by House Democrats allows members not physically present to cast votes, clearly disregarding […]
~ Face coverings required in public settings starting Friday, May 29 ~ RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today signed Executive Order Sixty-Three, requiring Virginians to wear face coverings in public indoor settings to help contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. The Governor also directed the Department of Labor and Industry to […]
Governor Northam announced today that Virginians over the age of 10 will be required to wear a face covering in order to enter a myriad of establishments. This announcement comes over 10 weeks since Governor Northam declared a state of emergency due to COVID-19. House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah, […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Gov. Ralph Northam is ordering that Virginians wear masks while in public indoor spaces, saying the measure is needed to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Northam said at a news conference Tuesday that he’s ordering masks be worn starting Friday inside all retail stores, […]
The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Wytheville Field Office continues to investigate Saturday’s discovery of human remains in Bland County. At approximately 12:25 p.m. Saturday (May 23), the Virginia State Police was notified of a body discovered in a ditch along Wilderness Road. Bruce M. Ritchie, 57, of Herminie, […]
Former Pulaski County High School building trades teacher Grady Young turns 86 years old on Saturday, May 30. A group of his former students are organizing a parade in his honor, and are inviting other former students to participate. If you are interested in participating, call Samantha Dalton at 540-320-1216. […]
Is your location too small for a socially distant gathering? Perhaps you’d like to rent the Ruritan Road Ruritan Club building in Pulaski. They are set up to accommodate up to 25 people at tables with a good social distance of 6 feet between each seat. Give them a call […]
A Joint Statement on Behalf of the Football Bowl Subdivision Conferences, along with CBS Sports, ESPN, FOX Sports and Their Affiliated Networks: Collectively, the conferences and television networks have agreed to an extension for determining college football’s early season game times beyond the standard June 1 deadline. These kickoff times […]