Pulaski County Schools closed today
Pulaski County Schools now will be closed today, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018.
No. 16 Virginia Tech, No. 23 Purdue lead Charleston Classic
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — No. 16 Virginia Tech and No. 23 Purdue will get their strongest tests of the early season when they play in the Charleston Classic this weekend. The eight-team field features five teams that played in the NCAA Tournament a year ago. The Hokies (1-0) of the […]
Syracuse-Notre Dame matchup headlines ACC’s 12th week
Things to watch in the Atlantic Coast Conference in Week 12: GAME OF THE WEEK No. 12 Syracuse vs. No. 3 Notre Dame. Coach Dino Babers’ Orange (8-2, 5-2, No. 12 CFP) have been the surprise story of the season in the ACC, making a case for a New Year’s […]
VDOT: Roads are wet, caution advised as temps hover around freezing
SALEM – With rain falling throughout southwestern Virginia and temperatures hovering around freezing, drivers should use caution this morning, particularly on bridges and overpasses and on roads in the higher elevations where icy spots can form first. So far, roads are wet this morning; however, icy conditions are still a concern […]
Tanner’s 3-pointers help Radford stun Notre Dame, 63-60
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Radford is closer to Tobacco Road than Notre Dame is but that didn’t stop senior guard Caleb Tanner and the Highlanders from making a point to their Atlantic Coast Conference neighbors Wednesday night. “Coming in here and beating an ACC team is huge,” said the […]
County schools opening two hours late Thursday
Pulaski County Schools will open on a two-hour delay on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018.
Obituary for Rev. James Michael Thorpe
Rev. James Michael Thorpe, 71 of Pulaski, passed away at his home on Wednesday Nov. 14th 2018. He was born on Sept. 2nd 1947 in Washington, D.C. and was the son of the late Paul Warren Thorpe and Genevieve Berry Thorpe Atkinson. He is survived by his wife of 46 […]
VDOT: Expect slick or icy roads tonight and tomorrow
SALEM – The wintry mix of precipitation that is forecasted to begin late tonight and continue into Thursday may cause slick roads in parts of southwestern Virginia, particularly during tomorrow’s commute. Motorists are advised to use extreme caution if driving during this storm as roads may ice up. The Virginia Department of […]
Motorists Reminded to Drive 2 Save Lives on Virginia Highways
With the forecast calling for the potential for sleet, icy and flooded road conditions in western and southwest Virginia in the coming hours, the Virginia State Police Salem and Wytheville Divisions are gearing up and increasing patrols to make your drive safer. State police is also reminding motorists to #Drive2SaveLives […]
State Police: Wythe County Sheriff’s Deputy Injured; Suspect Deceased
FORT CHISWELL, Va. – A Wythe County Sheriff’s Deputy is being treated for serious injuries Wednesday morning after being shot by an armed robbery suspect. The sheriff’s deputy was transported to Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment of the non-life threatening injuries. The armed robbery suspect is deceased. The incident began […]
Obituary for Rebecca Jane Wilson Kegley
Rebecca Jane Wilson Kegley, 79, of Pulaski, VA passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 4, 2018 in the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be conducted on Tuesday, November 20th, at 2:00 PM from the Thornspring Cemetery, Pulaski County. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be […]
Sheriff’s office investigating juvenile’s death
On Tuesday, Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office and REMSI personnel responded to the area of 5982 Old Route 11 for a possible death. Upon arrival deputies and rescue personnel discovered a juvenile deceased inside a residence. An autopsy will be conducted by the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Roanoke. This is […]