Alex Cecil Kennedy, age 92 of Draper, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025 at his home. Born March 9, 1933 in Paynesville, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Sam Kennedy & Nana Lula Rowe Kennedy Corvin. He was also preceded in death by his wife Velma Ruth […]
At tonight’s meeting of the Pulaski County School Board, there will be a presentation on the financial side of athletics at Pulaski County High School. During the information portion of the meeting agenda, Pulaski County High School’s Scott Vest, Athletics and Activities Director will give a presentation on the state of athletics […]
Strategic funding will accelerate recovery and build resilience RICHMOND,VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that the Virginia Disaster Assistance Fund is accepting applications from homeowners and businesses in Southwest Virginia. Governor Youngkin proposed the $50 million initiative, which the General Assembly approved, to provide financial relief and long-term resilience […]
David Jackson Lawson, age 75, of Lebanon, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 7, 2025. He was born in Pulaski, Va., on February 20, 1950, the son of the late William Graham Lawson and Margaret Mae Riggins Lawson Snavley. In addition to his parents, he […]
May 22, 1931 – September 6, 2025 Mary Etta Martin Morris, 94, of Dublin, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025. She was a member of Dublin United Methodist Church and was a retired upholsterer. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Beulah Osbey; husband, John S. Morris […]
Stanley Lee Cole, age 76 of Draper passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025 at the Galax Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born September 30, 1948 in Radford, he was the son of the late Franklin Lee Cole & Margaret Elizabeth O’Dell Cole. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law […]
Rachel Nixon Ernest, born January 1, 1949 to Winfred and Sarah Killen Nixon, went home Sunday, September 7, 2025 to see her parents, her husband Lester Ernest and three brothers Donnie, Terry and Alvin Nixon. She is survived by her Children & spouses – Sarah (Tim) Gilliland – Sand Springs, […]
Chase Briscoe, driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Progressive Toyota, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 at WWT Raceway on September 07, 2025 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service […]
Thomas Theron Webb, affectionately known to all as “Dottie,” passed away unexpectedly on August 29, 2025. Born and raised in Pulaski, Virginia, Dottie was the epitome of a country boy—straightforward, strong-willed, and full of life. He dearly loved the town of Pulaski, where his roots always ran deep. He worked […]
Tech’s hot start fizzles in second half Hokiesports.com BLACKSBURG – Despite jumping out to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter, the Virginia Tech football team fell to SEC foe Vanderbilt 44-20 Saturday night at Lane Stadium. The loss drops Tech to 0-2 ahead of next week’s meeting with Old […]
James C. Blair Jr. (Jim) of Dublin, VA went to be with God September 5, 2025 at the age of 90. Born April 9, 1935 in Buffalo, New York, Jim was a United States Air Veteran and member of The American Legion. Jim graduated from Virginia Tech and received his […]
Virginiasports.com RALEIGH, N.C. — In a game that featured two prolific offenses, a defensive play sealed the victory for NC State on Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium. On a hot, humid afternoon, Virginia’s offense totaled 514 yards and 24 first downs in a rare non-conference clash between longtime ACC members. But after […]