Jobless rates released – Pulaski County at 3.6%
The latest unemployment rates as reported this morning by the Virginia Employment Commission shows Pulaski County at 3.6 percent. These are seasonally unadjusted rates.
Commissioner of Revenue Trina Rupe has died
The Patriot has learned from several sources that Pulaski County Commissioner of Revenue Trina Rupe died earlier today. We’ll have more as news become available.
Virginia Department of Health reports West Nile Virus cases
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) advises citizens that the summer heat this week is a reminder that mosquito season is still here. VDH has received reports of WNV from multiple regions of the state for a combined total of 12 human cases in 2018. These cases serve as a […]
Van Noy: ‘Pulaski continues to be in the conversation’
Pulaski Town Council last week heard the first of what are to be quarterly reports from Pulaski On Main Director Catherine Van Noy. Van Noy reported on activities at Pulaski On Main (POM) since it re-opened in May. Pulaski On Main provides support services to local businesses and tourism in […]
School board, supervisors discuss dual enrollment class charges
Unless something changes at the state level, Pulaski County School Board is facing the likelihood of having to come up with around $175,000 next school year to pay for PCHS students’ dual enrollment classes. Dual enrollment was one of several topics discussed last week during a joint meeting of the […]
Back on the Road: PCHS looks for first win at Fleming
Pulaski County will try to get that first win of the season Friday evening as the Cougars are back on the road in Roanoke once again, this time the opponent if Class 5 William Fleming. The two schools have met 36 times on the gridiron and the Cougars hold […]
2018 Appalachian League Playoff Schedule Set
REDINGTON SHORES, Fla. – The Appalachian League today announced the schedule for the Divisional Round of the 2018 league playoffs. The 2018 Appalachian League regular season concludes tomorrow and playoffs begin Friday, August 31. In accordance with Appalachian League Playoff procedures, each series will be a best-of-three, with the winners meeting […]
Obituary for Joyce Fortner Murphy
Joyce Fortner Murphy, age 88 of Draper passed away peacefully Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Pulaski Health Care Center. She was born Joyce Agnes Fortner, March 5, 1930 in Asheville, N.C. to the late John and Gladys Pack Fortner. She is also preceded in death by three brothers, Richard “Dick” […]
Dublin Town Offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 3
Dublin Town Offices will be closed Monday, September 3, 2018. Garbage scheduled for pick-up on Monday, September 3rd will be picked up on Tuesday, September 4th along with Tuesday’s regular pick-up.
Ruritan Road Ruritan Club to host golf tournament to benefit county’s volunteer fire departments
On September 29, 2018, the Ruritan Road Ruritan Club will be hosting the first annual Fireball Charity Golf Challenge, to benefit the volunteer fire departments of Pulaski County. The Captains Choice tournament will begin with lunch at noon and a shot-gun start at 1 p.m. Cost is $70 per player […]
VDOT Road Watch
(UPDATED) * I-81 PAVING OPERATION IN PULASKI COUNTY – Paving operations will be conducted on I-81 northbound from exit 93 to 98. Alternating right/left lane closure will be in place from 8pm to 6am, Sunday night to Saturday morning. Estimated Completion: December 2018. (UPDATED) * I-81 NORTHBOUND AT EXIT 105 NEW RIVER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT IN MONTGOMERY […]
VDOT: Expect heavy traffic in Hillsville for Labor Day Flea Market and Gun Show
SALEM – Travelers heading to the annual Hillsville Flea Market and Gun Show during Labor Day weekend should be prepared for considerable traffic delays. The town’s popular annual event will be held Friday, August 31 through Monday, September 3. People not attending the flea market and gun show are encouraged to […]