LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — From embarrassment to exhilaration. From early exit to regional champ. From bracket busters to net cutters. Virginia, the first No. 1 seed to lose to a 16 seed a year ago, survived overtime and Carson Edwards’ staggering 3-point show Saturday night to make it to the […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — There was nothing Zion Williamson could do but watch. Once again, Williamson and Duke were at the mercy of an opponent’s last-second shot at the rim. Once again, the Blue Devils and their phenomenal freshmen marched on in March Madness when the ball didn’t drop through. Williamson […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Drivers would see improvements to interstate highways across Virginia if the General Assembly approves $280 million in budget amendments recommended by Gov. Ralph Northam, but state residents and truckers would pay additional taxes and fees. Northam announced Thursday that he has proposed: -An increase in the […]
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 […]