RADFORD, Va. (AP) — The inspector general for the U.S. Department of Defense has launched an investigation into the open burning of ammunition and explosives at military sites across the country, including at a sprawling Army ammunition plant in Virginia.The inquiry announced last week was prompted by a congressional request […]
Volvo Trucks North America recently welcomed home the very first Volvo truck model to roll off the assembly line at its New River Valley assembly facility in Dublin, Virginia. Donated by the Wilson family, founders of the former Wilson Trucking Corporation, the 1982 Volvo F7 model will reside at the […]
Michael Paul Addison Tolley passed away unexpectedly at home at the age of 53 on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. He was a much loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle who will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. Mike was a master carpenter, accomplished guitarist, and […]
The Patriot Pulaski County had a satisfying day of competition last Saturday when it took on defending West Virginia state champion Bluefield and always strong Magna Vista in Dobson Stadium. Cougar head coach Stephen James was pleased with the effort and increased physical style of play by his team. He […]
The month of August has been designated as the Pulaski County Friends of the Library official “Book Drive Month.” Please share with the Friends a donation of your new and used books for their future book sales. Book donations can be delivered to either of the two Pulaski libraries. For […]
Howard “Buck” Denton Reedy, age 77 of Pearisburg passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born August 31, 1940 in Ohio he was the son of the late Everett Jack Reedy & Virginia Handy Price. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and a […]
The Face of Addiction is Mine campaign, in conjunction with NRVCS, will host a candlelight vigil and awareness program to mark the annual observance of International Overdose Awareness Day on Friday, August 31. The event will be held at the Bisset Park gazebo in Radford, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Interested […]
Dallas Glenwood Jennings, age 75 of Pulaski, died peacefully Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at his residence. He was born on May 12, 1943, and was the son of the late Willie Frances Hollingsworth Jennings and Troy Luther Jennings. Mr. Jennings was a retired 22 year veteran of the United States […]
Jordan Scott broke a 3-3 tie with a 2-run homer in the sixth inning, and the Pulaski Yankees held on for a 5-4 win over the Danville Braves on Tuesday night. The Yankees and Braves traded two-run innings out of the starting gate with Pulaski drawing first blood in the […]
The Pulaski County School Board this evening voted unanimously to recommend to the Board of Supervisors that the entrance roadway to the new middle school be named after the county’s lone Medal of Honor winner. Vice Chairman Mike Barbour made the motion to recommend the roadway be named Corp. Lewis […]
Governor Ralph Northam’s Summer of Baseball will continue with a stop at Motor Mile Field at Calfee Park on Saturday for the Pulaski Yankees game against the Kingsport Mets. Governor Northam will throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game and present an official proclamation dubbing August 18, 2018 as […]
Dellarhea Wampler Morris, 87, of Pulaski, VA, died at home on August 13, 2018. She was born June 21, 1931. She received her LPN certificate in 1981 and retired from Pulaski Community Hospital. She was a member of Thornspring United Methodist Church. She joined the church in 1955 and held […]