By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot Pulaski County High School’s state champion track and field team has lost its head coach. PCHS Athletic Director Scott Vest confirmed Wednesday night that Sirak Ogbagabir has resigned as head coach and will be moving back to Northern Virginia to be closer to his family. […]
Statement from Buchanan County, VA Sheriff John C. McClanahan: The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its efforts to locate and reunite residents who have been impacted by the sudden flash flooding. At this time, still no fatalities or injuries have been reported in connection with the flooding. Earlier today, we had 44 […]
BLACKSBURG — The Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame continues to grow in prestige and tradition, as a pair of NCAA champions and two Super Bowl champions, along with multiple ACC title holders, were selected as part of the seven-member 2022 class. The 2022 class of inductees includes: Bruce Arians, a former […]
United Way of Southwest Virginia’s Buchanan County flood response underway Abingdon – United Way of Southwest Virginia (UWSWVA) has begun work with community partners to provide both short- and long-term assistance to families affected by the flooding of July 12, 2022 in the Dismal River, Hale Creek, Jewell Valley, Patterson, Pilgrim’s Knob […]
Virginia State Police Aviation took these photos of the Pilgrims Knob Community earlier today. VSP Swift Water Rescue Teams, Aviation Unit, and area troopers and special agents have all responded to Buchanan County to assist the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office and Virginia Department of Emergency Management with responding to calls […]
Declaration provides resources to assist with ongoing response and recovery operations RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency today to assist with response and recovery efforts due to impacts from heavy rainfall and severe flooding. The severe weather began hitting parts of the Southwest region on […]
At 12:40 a.m. on Sunday (July 10), Virginia State Police responded to a crash on Skyline Hwy. just north of Fairview Rd. A 1999 Yamaha V-Star motorcycle was traveling north on Skyline Hwy when it lost control and laid down on its side in the roadway, ejecting the operator. The […]
GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced Wednesday the 42 student-athletes who will attend the 2022 ACC Football Kickoff, July 20-21, at The Westin Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina. For the second consecutive year, each of the league’s 14 teams will bring three players to the annual event. […]
Tuesday night’s game at Calfee Park between the Bluefield Ridge Runners and the Pulaski River Turtles was officially postponed prior to first pitch due to lightning. This game will be made up on August 1st as part of a seven-inning doubleheader. First pitch for game one is slated for 5pm. […]
Notice to Customers of Town of Pulaski Waterworks Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien. BOIL YOUR TAP WATER Failure to follow this advisory could result in stomach or intestinal illness. The Virginia Department of Health in conjunction […]
The Pulaski River Turtles fall to the Bluefield Ridge Runners in a back-and-forth battle, losing 12-9. Going into this game, we expected a high-scoring affair, and we were not disappointed. Bluefield got on the board quickly. An RBI double from Jackson Feltner put the Ridge Runners up 1-0 after one. […]