At 6:01 p.m. Friday (March 29), the Virginia State Police received a report that a small, fixed-wing aircraft made an emergency landing off the right, northbound side of Interstate 81 near Exit 7 in Washington County. The plane made the emergency landing because it had run out of fuel before […]
On Wednesday, March 27, 2019, our precious loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, Margaret Burch Anderson, passed away at her home in Newbern, Va. after a long battle with dementia. She is predeceased by her husband, Harry Draper Anderson; her parents, Nevel Lee Burch and Bertie Ellen Burch; her […]
Anita Jones Chrisley, 68, of Pulaski passed away into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. She was a member of the Pulaski Church of God since 1982. Her life was the love of her family and church family. She was so thankful to have such […]
~ Service of Virginia’s Vietnam veterans honored during special ceremony ~ RICHMOND—Today, Governor Ralph Northam paid tribute to Virginia’s Vietnam War veterans at a special ceremony held at the Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center in Richmond, Virginia. The ceremony was hosted by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS), which […]
The Virginia Department of Health has assessed the Town of Pulaski and each Virginia Waterworks Operation a fee of $2.95 for each water service connection. The Department of Health will use the fee to assist waterworks owners in complying with the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act. The town […]
Duke got by a giant Tacko to reach the Sweet 16. Waiting for the Blue Devils in Washington will be a familiar foe. Five days after escaping Central Florida and 7-foot-6 center Tacko Fall, the Blue Devils play fellow ACC-er Virginia Tech on Friday. The Hokies are one of four […]
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Ty Jerome’s 3-pointer was memorable not only for its timing, but because it marked one of the few Virginia made against Oregon. Jerome gave the Cavaliers a three-point lead with 3:34 remaining, and then they used their trademark defense to smother the Ducks and make it […]
On Wednesday, March 27, 2019 Larry Wilbert Nipper Sr. made his grand entrance in to heaven at the age of 71. Larry was born on August 11, 1947 in Alderson, WV to George and Sylvia Nipper. After bravely going overseas as a military policeman during the Korean War, Larry returned […]
Randall Eugene “Doodle” Quesenberry, age 47 of Hiwassee passed away Tuesday evening March 26, 2019 at his home. Born August 11, 1971 in Radford he was the son of Richard Webster Quesenberry & Brenda Kemp Quesenberry. He is survived by his Parents- Richard Webster & Brenda Kemp Quesenberry – Hiwassee […]
A report Monday by Pulaski County Administrator Jonathan Sweet on Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests received by the county set off a bit of a firestorm between one citizen and a board member. Near the end of their monthly meeting, the Board of Supervisors heard Sweet report on the […]
The Richmond Times Dispatch and other state media are reporting that Virginia Tech’s Ty Outlaw will play for the Hokies in the NCAA Tournament Friday night after passing a drug test. Original Associated Press article: Virginia Tech’s Ty Outlawhas been charged with possession of marijuana, potentially jeopardizing his status for […]
(CHRISTIANSBURG) — The Virginia Department of Health New River Health District’s mobile health bus will offer free health screening, giveaways and information on clinical and environmental health department services in a series of visits to local communities in celebration of National Public Health Week, April 1-5, 2019. The mobile health […]