By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Playing on the second day of the First Community Bank / Fort Chiswell Christmas Tournament the Pulaski County Cougars won a thriller over the host school Fort Chiswell Pioneers, 56-53. The game was tied at 38 after three quarters. The two teams had exchanged the […]
Donald “Boonie” Eugene Surface, age 78 of Dublin, died Saturday evening, December 28, 2024 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
Clark Gable Burnette entered a peaceful rest on December 24, 2024 at the Highland Ridge Rehab Center in Dublin. Mr. Burnette, a resident of Wytheville, Virginia for nearly 20 years, was born on August 6, 1936 to Ida Clark and Luther Martin Burnette, and was raised in Bluefield, West Virginia. […]
By RODNEY YOUNG Patriot Publishing Playing in the First Community Bank/ Fort Chiswell Christmas Tournament, the Pulaski County Cougars played perhaps their best half of basketball enroute to a 68-45 victory over East Wilkes (NC). Down 28-27 at halftime the Cougars came out in the second half and outscored the […]
Michaelangelo “Angelo” Antonio Hanks, age 55 of Pulaski, died Saturday, December 28, 2024, unexpectedly at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
Carrie Elizabeth Tabor, Age 89, of Pulaski Virginia died on Sunday, December 22, 2024, in the Lewis Gale Hospital of Pulaski with her son holding her hand. Carrie was born on September 9, 1935, to Alfred and Courtney Cook who preceded her in death as well as her beloved grandson, […]
Program will generate more than $5.6M in marketing and event production initiatives and support more than 324 tourism-oriented businesses and partners RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that more than $812,139 in matching grant funds will be awarded to 81 special events and festivals as part of the Virginia Tourism Corporation […]
Rebecca “Becky” Bruce Hannabass, age 72, a life- long resident of Dublin passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Highland Ridge Nursing Home, Dublin. Born July 8, 1952 in Pulaski, she was the preceded in death by her parents, Everett Ralph Bruce and Frances Sue Nuckols Bruce; husband, Edward “Jay” […]
Pulaski County junior Bryant Nottingham has been named Class 3 All-State punter. Nottingham averaged well over 40 yards per punt during the 2024 season, which also saw him start at quarterback, defensive back and place kicker for the Cougars.
Lonnie Pierce Kemp, age 78 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born January 14, 1946 in Allisonia, Virginia he was the son of the late Glen & Virginia Mae Moore Kemp. Lonnie was also preceded in death by his wife Shirley Jean Kemp, […]
Coaching veteran brings wealth of experience to Blacksburg BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech football coach Brent Pry has announced the addition of Matt Moore as offensive line coach. Moore’s career has spanned nearly three decades and includes stops at West Virginia, Troy, Louisiana Tech, Middle Tennessee State, and Texas Tech. He […]
Monday, December 23, 2024 – The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the New River Valley Regional Commission a $252,500 grant. The funding will support preliminary construction planning and reports for the development of a passenger rail station in Christiansburg, Virginia. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: […]