Bertha Verseline (Dickerson) Phibbs
Bertha Verseline (Dickerson) Phibbs, 103, of Bridgewater, VA passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025 at the Bridgewater Retirement Community. Mrs. Phibbs was born on May 14, 1922 in Pulaski County, near Newbern, VA and was a daughter of the late Valentine Meredith and Larmie Estelle (Trail) Dickerson. Bertha graduated […]
Lionel Dole Weikle
March 8, 1943 – November 17, 2025 Lionel Dole Weikle passed away on November 17, 2025, after a courageous and dignified battle with brain cancer. Born on March 8, 1943, he was the son of the late Otho Markwood and Nannie Broyles Weikle of Sarton, Monroe County, West Virginia. Lionel attended […]
It’s All Gravy When VDOT Lifts Lane Closures For Thanksgiving Travelers
RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is thankful for people who buckle up, drive sober and put the phone down while behind the wheel so everyone can arrive safely to their destinations and enjoy a Thanksgiving Day feast. VDOT will be suspending many highway work zones and lifting […]
Pulaski County Announces Holiday Events: Christmas in the Park and Randolph Park in Lights
PULASKI COUNTY, Va. — Pulaski County will kick off the holiday season with two community events at Randolph Park: Pulaski County Christmas in the Park on Friday, Dec. 5, and the season-long Randolph Park in Lights experience beginning the same evening. Christmas in the Park will take place Dec. 5 […]
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Federal Approval of Virginia’s BEAD Final Proposal
Virginia’s Final Proposal, approved today by the Department of Commerce, will fund broadband projects for all remaining unserved homes and businesses in the Commonwealth. RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that the Commonwealth’s Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Final Proposal has received final approval from the U.S. […]
Barbara Ann Jackson Novell
Barbara Ann Jackson Novell, 68, of Salem, Virginia, passed away on November 17, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and her dearest friend Robyn. Barbara is survived by her sons, Jeremy and Andrew, her daughter in law Alicia; her five grandchildren, whom she absolutely adored—Luke, Andi Grace, Jackson, […]
David Richard Jencks
David Richard Jencks, age 85 of Pulaski, died Friday evening, October 24, 2025 at Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Dublin. David was born on May 1, 1940, in Oakland, CA, and was the son of the late Margaret Sundquist Jencks and the late John Marshall Jencks. He was a veteran […]
James Franklin announced as new leader of Virginia Tech football
BLACKSBURG, Va. – Signaling a new era for Virginia Tech Football, Board of Visitors Rector John Rocovich, President Tim Sands and Director of Athletics Whit Babcock announced the hiring of James Franklin as the next head coach of the Hokies. A proven program-builder with a national reputation for elevating teams […]
Griffith Statement on Inmate Attack of VA Department of Corrections Officers
Monday, November 17, 2025 – The Virginia Department of Corrections has announced that this morning an attack on corrections officers occurred at River North Correctional Center in Independence, Virginia. As a result of the attack, one officer reportedly has died, and a second officer was transported for outside medical treatment. […]
Pulaski County’s Lylah Minnick Named to Class 3 Region D Second Team All-Region
Pulaski County High School is proud to announce that Lylah Minnick, a junior setter wearing #3 for the Cougar volleyball program, has been selected to the Class 3 Region D Second Team All-Region. Minnick has been an essential leader on the court this season, directing the Cougar offense with poise, […]
Randall Lee Whittaker
Randall Lee Whittaker, age 62 of Dublin passed away, November 12, 2025 at his home. Born November 30, 1962 in Radford, he is the son of Janette Ferrell Whittaker and the late Roby Lee Whittaker. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Ray […]