James Randall Bowman Sr., known affectionately as “Randy” by his family and “Jim” to his immediate family, many friends and colleagues, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, at 6:35 P.M. he was 78 years old. Jim spent his final days in the place he loved most: his mountain home […]
John Allen Worrell, age 64 of Dublin, died Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the University of Virginia Hospital. He was born on February 6, 1962 in Pulaski, and was the son of the late Shirley June Tickle Worrell and the late William Thomas Worrell. He was a self employed distributor […]
To the public, During recent past Virginia General Assembly sessions, several Commonwealth’s Attorneys in other areas of the Commonwealth, not in Pulaski County, proactively claimed they would not enforce a proposed amendment, by Governor Youngkin, if it were put into law. Those were pre-emptive declarations of Commonwealth’s Attorneys of their […]
Following a lengthy investigation, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division executed a search warrant on Friday, May 15, 2026, at a residence in Pulaski County. As a result, 35-year-old Corey Brookman and 32-year-old Kaula Richards, both of Christiansburg were arrested and charged with multiple offenses to production and […]
Billie Jean Warden, age 69 of Barren Springs, Virginia passed away Monday, May 18, 2026 at her home. Born October 10, 1956 in Radford, Virginia to the late Dewey L. Andrews & Helen East. Billie is survived by her Husband – Connie “Bo” Warden Children – Venson Lee Warden, Shane […]
Harvick, Burton, Phillips Comprise Hall’s 17th Class DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 19, 2026) – NASCAR announced today the inductees who will comprise the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027. The three-person group – the 17th since the inception of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010 – consists of Kevin […]
The Pulaski County Board of Supervisors once again shows its commitment to serving the acute needs of the community and fostering the success of all its citizens through a new, comprehensive, diversion-focused initiative – ‘The Pulaski County Work Report Program.’ Housed within the Office of Prevention and Recovery, the Work […]
RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) reports the results of chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance from the Department’s four CWD Disease Management Areas (DMAs) as well as results from across the Commonwealth. In total, more than 7,800 deer were tested resulting in 126 positive CWD detections. […]
Geneva Lou Lefew Nelson, age 98 of Pulaski, died peacefully Sunday morning, May 17, 2026, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Sarah Angie Goode Lefew and the late Chester LeFew. Mrs. Nelson retired in retail clothing, having worked for Roses for many years. In addition to […]
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – Thanks to Congressional action, the U.S. Army Cadet Command Office has granted Emory & Henry University an extension of its Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program. Originally, the Command Office decided to terminate the Cross-Town partnership agreement between the Emory & Henry ROTC program and […]
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Shannon Renée Beebe (Gillespie), a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who departed this world on May 2, 2026, at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital in Midlothian, VA at the age of 41. Shannon was born on April 20, 1985, in […]
September 7, 1933 to May 16, 2026 (92 yrs.old) James Roy Banks (Jim),Son of Sarah Allen Banks (Fulks) and Emmett Sparger Banks of Galax, VA. Pre-deceased by his loving wife, Patricia Faye (Odom), of almost 60 years, on May 13, 2016. Pre-deceased by his daughter Elizabeth Helen (Coleman) on January 18, […]