Tony “Ducy” Garrett Rakes, age 62 of Barren Springs passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025 at his home. Born January 10, 1963 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Clifford & Elizabeth Taylor Rakes. He was also preceded in death by his brother Ricky Douglas Rakes; sisters Dinah […]
Tuesday night’s game between the Pulaski River Turtles and the Johnson City Doughboys was canceled due to weather. The two teams play Wednesday night beginning at 7 p.m.
Samuel David Largen, known by many names, but to most as “Sammy,” departed this life on July 6th, 2025. Sammy was preceded in death by his parents, James and Melva, and his older brother J.W. (Walleye). Left behind to cherish his memory are his son Jabe and wife Amber of […]
Elizabeth “Lynn” McPeak, 68, of Dublin passed away on Thursday, July 10 at Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born on September 4, 1956, to her parents Larry Rupp Sanders and Betty Lou Farmer Sanders who preceded her in death as well as her brother Blair Sanders, and her son Elliott Raguzzis. […]
ROANOKE, Va – Christopher Todd Gilbert was sworn in yesterday as United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia. Appointed by Attorney General Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney Gilbert took the oath of office administered by United States District Judge Thomas T. Cullen. “I am honored to serve as the […]
The Radford Photo Club will meet at Bisset Park, Radford, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 24. Consider this an opportunity to meet fellow photographers at a relaxed gathering. Members are from throughout the New River Valley. To volunteer to bring food, contact Joyce Crowder at joycecrowder2@icloud.com.
Country music duo and sons of the Statler Brothers, Wilson Fairchild, will perform Saturday, September 27 at 7:30 p.m. at New River Community College in Dublin. Tickets for the show are on sale now. Reserved seating tickets are $42 in advance and available for purchase online only at www.nr.edu/concerts. Reserved […]
Mt. View United Methodist Church, 6648 Wilderness Rd, Dublin will host a night of music on Saturday, August 2, at 6 PM. Performers will be Lewis and Newberry, featuring gospel, bluegrass, and jazz music. There will be a light supper of sandwiches, chips, ice cream, and drinks. Feel free to […]
Rodney Allen Orender, age 80 of Dublin passed away Sunday July 13, 2025 at Highland Ridge Rehab. Center. He was proceeded in death by his wife Janet Giles Orender. He is survived by: Brother – Jerry Orender Nephew – Joshua D. Orender Stepchildren – Russell Bane & wife, Maureen Bane, Mary Bane Mitchem […]
Harry Hughes Edwards, Jr., age 83 of Austinville, VA passed away peacefully at home the morning of July 12, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Hughes Edwards, Sr. and Mary Ethel Morris Edwards; a daughter, Lori Edwards; father and mother-in-law, F.D. “Shorty” Canter and Annabelle Stowers […]