Bulletin: U.S. marshals say they’ve arrested Marine deserter charged in murder of mother’s boyfriend
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — U.S. marshals say they’ve arrested Marine deserter charged in murder of mother’s boyfriend.
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Another Va. county aims to be a ‘2nd Amendment Sanctuary’
BEDFORD, Va. (AP) — Another county in Virginia plans to become a so-called “Second Amendment Sanctuary.” The News & Advance reports that the Bedford County Board of Supervisors announced its intention on Monday to declare the county a “Second Amendment Sanctuary.” Several counties have voted to defend gun rights after […]
PCHS Sports Schedule
Tuesday 12/03/19 Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Carroll Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Wednesday 12/04/19 Girls Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Carroll Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Friday 12/06/19 Choir: Winter Concert (Little Theater) 7 pm Saturday 12/07/19 Swim: Southwest Swim Invitational @ Christiansburg Aquatic Center 10 am Indoor Track: @ VMI […]
Some 600 show support for Second Amendment Sanctuary resolution
Some 600 people spilled out onto the sidewalk of the County Administration Building Monday night as the Board of Supervisors heard nearly two dozen speakers urge passage of a Second Amendment Sanctuary resolution in the county. At least two speakers spoke in opposition of such a resolution. Pulaski County is […]
DAK Lights premiers at Randolph Park on Thanksgiving night
DAK Lights will be back at Randolph Park starting with this year’s premiere at 5:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Night, November 28, 2019! DAK Lights will run nightly through New Year’s Eve. The light show will be located at the back of Randolph Park. DAK Lights is an annual Christmas light […]
Virginia Tech knocks off No. 3 Michigan State 71-66 in Maui
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Landers Nolley II peeled off a screen and, without hesitation, let a 3-pointer fly from the wing. The ball dropped, giving Virginia Tech the cushion it needed to hold off No. 3 Michigan State. One big shot, one massive victory for the Hokies. Nolley hit that […]
Virginia grants parole to German national for 1985 slaying
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Virginia granted parole on Monday to a German diplomat’s son who was serving a life sentence for the 1985 killings of his girlfriend’s parents. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s office said the state parole board granted Jens Soering parole for the murders of Nancy and Derek […]
Locker Room: Cougars were closer than you might think
It has been documented and tossed around far more than necessary for most of the just concluded football season. The topic of course was the lack of production from the offense. Pulaski County had a terrific attacking defense that was a joy to watch. No Cougar defense […]
No. 7 Virginia holds off ASU to win HOF Tip-Off Tournament
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Freshman Casey Morsell scored 19 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:02 remaining, and No. 7 Virginia rallied past Arizona State 48-45 to win the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament. Mamadi Diakite added 15 points for the defending national champion Cavaliers (6-0), who shot 37% from […]
AP College Football Top 25: LSU still No. 1; Hokies now 23rd
1 LSU (50) 11-0 1,537 1 2 Ohio State (9) 11-0 1,486 2 3 Clemson (3) 11-0 1,440 3 4 Georgia 10-1 1,347 4 5 Alabama 10-1 1,283 5 6 Utah 10-1 1,231 7 7 Oklahoma 10-1 1,189 8 8 Florida 9-2 1,058 10 9 Minnesota 10-1 996 11 10 […]
Griffith Supports Efforts to Improve Maternal Health, Expand Broadband as They Advance Out of Energy and Commerce Committee
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement this week after the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed bills to support maternal health care and expand broadband coverage: “This week, the Energy and Commerce Committee advanced several bills that have the potential to make a positive impact on residents of […]
Hooker’s 2 TD passes lead No. 25 Virginia Tech over Pitt
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Hendon Hooker threw for 153 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 25 Virginia Tech to a 28-0 victory over Pittsburgh on Saturday. Hooker threw touchdown passes to Tré Turner and Damon Hazelton, and Virginia Tech’s defense scored on a fumble return, as the Hokies (8-3, […]