Billy Ray Akers, Jr., age 53 of Dublin went home to be with his Lord surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at his home. Born March 16, 1966 in Wytheville, he was the son of Billy Ray Akers, Sr. & Betty Ann Akers. He is survived by […]
James Daly Rorrer, Sr., 83, of Dublin, VA died Wednesday morning, June 12, 2019 at his home. He was born in Pulaski Co., VA on February 15, 1936 and was the son of the late Charles Ellis Rorrer, Sr. and Martha Elizabeth Shockley Rorrer. He was also preceded in death […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Lawyers for Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax have sent letters to prosecutors in three states asking them to open a criminal investigation into sexual assault allegations against him. In copies of the letter obtained Wednesday by news outlets, Fairfax’s lawyers asked district attorney’s offices in Virginia, […]
Tony Bennett’s first offseason as a national champion coach has come with benefits on the recruiting trail. His first season at Virginia after winning the title, however, will bring challenges. Five players who helped Virginia beat Texas Tech to capture the first basketball title in school history are gone, and […]
League reveals seven member inaugural class CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The Appalachian League is proud to announce the creation of a Hall of Fame, revealing its inaugural class Wednesday. The seven member class includes Greg Maddux, Eddie Murray, Kirby Puckett, Cal Ripken Jr., Nolan Ryan, Jim Thome, and Alan Trammell. “With […]
Hospital is just one of three recognized in Virginia LewisGale Hospital Pulaski is being recognized for the second year in a row as a Top Hospital for Quality by the Chartis Center for Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH). LewisGale Hospital Pulaski is […]
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A Virginia judge sentenced a former letter carrier to five hours in jail after she hid more than 5,000 pieces of mail in her house. The Virginian-Pilot reports that Toya Worlds told investigators she kept the mail in her home because it was it too time […]
Thomas “Tom” Howard Bentley, Jr., age 74 of Pulaski passed away June 4, 2019 after a lengthy illness. Born October 18, 1944 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Thomas Howard Bentley, Sr. & Alberta Shouse Bentley. His sister, Clara Bentley Combs also preceded him in death. Tom […]
HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA – Judith Wright, a Winchester woman who trafficked cocaine for drug cartel members, was sentenced yesterday in U.S. District Court in Harrisonburg to 84 months of federal incarceration, United States Attorney Thomas T. Cullen announced. “This defendant partnered with members and associates of the Mexican drug cartel known […]
The list of candidates on the ballot for November’s General Election is now set. The deadline passed at 7 p.m. Tuesday night for candidates to be qualified to have their names appear on the ballot. Pulaski County voters in November will see contested races in each district for the Board […]
Local fire and law enforcement personnel compete to increase blood donations Local fire and law enforcement personnel are teaming with the American Red Cross for the Battle of the Badges blood drive to see who can recruit the most eligible donors in their community to donate blood. Individuals can join […]
Anna Belle Wilson Alkire, 92 of Pulaski, passed away Monday June 10, 2019 in the LewisGale Pulaski Hospital. Born in Charleston, WVA on August 21st 1926 she was the daughter of the late Russell Edward and Lucy May Hawley Wilson. Surviving are her Husband; Thomas William Alkire Daughters and Son […]