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🌱 Pulaski community remembers the life of Lavonne “Bonnie” Spivey

Pulaski, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Pulaski community remembers the life of Lavonne “Bonnie” Spivey
  • What Pulaski neighbors can enjoy at this year’s Strawberry Festival
  • Pulaski County Cougars look to rebound at home this Friday

Also on today's calendar: Creative Expressions and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Who is taller, Mr Bigger or Mr Bigger's son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Thursday: Clouds and sun, temps: high: 62, low: 43.
  • Friday: Sunny intervals, with a high of 62 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lavonne C. 'Bonnie' Spivey (pcpatriot.com) — Pulaski residents are mourning Lavonne C. “Bonnie” Spivey, an 89-year-old longtime member of First Presbyterian Church in Pulaski who passed away at home on April 23. A graveside memorial service is set for 2 p.m. Friday, May 1, at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin, with local funeral arrangements handled by Bower Funeral Home.
   

2. 8 Delicious Virginia Spring Food Festivals You Can't Miss This Year (myfamilytravels.com) — Pulaski families can look forward to the 4th Annual Strawberry Festival at First Church of the Brethren on May 2, 2026, featuring milkshakes, sundaes, floats, and baked treats. This small-town gathering emphasizes friendly community spirit, affordable family fun, and a sweet way to welcome spring close to home.
   

3. Blacksburg Bruins Defeat Cougars (pcpatriot.com) — Pulaski County High’s baseball team fell 7–3 at Blacksburg, despite a late two-run rally in the seventh inning. Cougar coach Greg Allen cited defensive errors and struggles at the plate, but fans can regroup as Pulaski County hosts Hidden Valley this Friday at 5 p.m. for their next home game.
   

4. Two treated after lightning strike at Radford Army Ammunition Plant (wdbj7.com) — Emergency crews from Pulaski County were placed on standby after a lightning strike at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant caused a blackout and brief vapor release early Tuesday morning. Two security workers were taken for observation after possible fume exposure, and nearby residents may have heard shelter-in-place alarms, but Army officials say there is no current danger to surrounding communities.
   

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Ok Pulaski! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: His son; he's just a little Bigger. (Thank you Joe Y. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Pulaski

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