On July 22, 2018, at approximately 5:44PM, the Pulaski Police Department responded to Deerfield Drive in reference to a strong armed robbery that had just occurred. Upon arrival, officers interviewed the victim who advised he was approached by two individuals, and then robbed of his belongings at gunpoint. While on […]
Pulaski Yankees pitcher Alexander Vizcaino has been named Appalachian League Pitcher of the Week for July 16-22, 2018, as announced by Minor League Baseball Monday. Vizcaino earned the honor after pitching seven scoreless innings in a 4-0 win over the Danville Braves on July 18. He recorded the win, his […]
Tiny Austin Chaffin 90, of Pulaski, went to be with the Lord on Sunday July 22, 2018.She was born in Pulaski the daughter of the late George Thomas Austin and Annie Burton Austin. She was also preceded in death by her husband Charles D. Chaffin, Sr., sisters; Rita Lewey and […]
There will be a fundraiser for playground equipment for the Hiwassee Park (previous Elementary School property) on Saturday, July 28, 2018, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Hiwassee Fire Department.
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam announced today that localities can apply for an additional $1.3 million in School Resource Officer Incentive Grants. The Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety, housed within Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), has released a grant solicitation for localities to apply for a one-time, twelve-month grant […]
GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – Three-time defending champion Clemson is the preseason favorite to claim another Atlantic Coast Conference football championship, according to a poll of 148 media members who attended last week’s 2018 ACC Kickoff in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Tigers, who posted a 12-2 overall record en route to […]
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT… The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a * Flash Flood Watch for portions of North Carolina and Virginia, including the following areas, in North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yadkin. In Virginia, Bedford, Campbell, […]
BLUEFIELD, Va. – In a game that saw a one hour, 45 minute rain delay in the first inning, the Pulaski Yankees found themselves on the wrong end of late-inning scoring to drop game two against Bluefield by a 6-4 final score Sunday night. For the second consecutive night, the […]
The New River Valley Fair returns to Pulaski County next week, July 23 – 28. This summer’s fair promises something for everyone – from helicopter rides to bull rides, and racing pigs to country music. The fair gets underway Monday when gates and rides open at 5 p.m. Here’s a […]
If you have had the joy of driving around our community during the Christmas holiday in search of Christmas light displays, you’ve probably visited the dazzling DAK Lights Show on Pine Grove Drive in Dublin. The award-winning light show, started in 2010 by David Kinder, runs nightly from Thanksgiving through […]
Lillie Virginia DeHart, age 74 of Dublin, died April 13, 2018. She was born on April 3, 1944 in Montgomery Co., and was the daughter of the late Anna Simpkins DeHart and Ray V. DeHart. Lillie was a unique and talented person who quietly touched many lives in her journey […]
Hokiesports.com BLACKSBURG – Angela Tincher O’Brien, a record-setting pitcher who led the Virginia Tech softball program to its only Women’s College World Series appearance and was a national player of the year in 2008, is one of six former student-athletes who will be inducted into the Virginia Tech Sports Hall […]