Yard Sale Fri. & Sat., June 14-15, 7 a.m. – ? 322 S. Washington Ave., Pulaski Variety of miscellaneous items to choose from. Multi-Family Yard Sale Fri.& Sat., June, 14 -15, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Rain or Shine 714 Henry Avenue, Pulaski Clothing, Household Goods, Fishing Poles, Misc. 2 Family Yard Sale […]
Billy Ray Akers, Jr., age 53 of Dublin went home to be with his Lord surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at his home. Born March 16, 1966 in Wytheville, he was the son of Billy Ray Akers, Sr. & Betty Ann Akers. He is survived by his Wife Patricia Gayle Akers […]
James Daly Rorrer, Sr., 83, of Dublin, VA died Wednesday morning, June 12, 2019 at his home. He was born in Pulaski Co., VA on February 15, 1936 and was the son of the late Charles Ellis Rorrer, Sr. and Martha Elizabeth Shockley Rorrer. He was also preceded in death by a son, Randall Duane […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Lawyers for Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax have sent letters to prosecutors in three states asking them to open a criminal investigation into sexual assault allegations against him. In copies of the letter obtained Wednesday by news outlets, Fairfax’s lawyers asked district attorney’s offices in Virginia, Massachusetts and North Carolina to […]
Tony Bennett’s first offseason as a national champion coach has come with benefits on the recruiting trail. His first season at Virginia after winning the title, however, will bring challenges. Five players who helped Virginia beat Texas Tech to capture the first basketball title in school history are gone, and that’s four more than expected. […]
League reveals seven member inaugural class CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The Appalachian League is proud to announce the creation of a Hall of Fame, revealing its inaugural class Wednesday. The seven member class includes Greg Maddux, Eddie Murray, Kirby Puckett, Cal Ripken Jr., Nolan Ryan, Jim Thome, and Alan Trammell. “With the Appalachian League’s long and […]
Hospital is just one of three recognized in Virginia LewisGale Hospital Pulaski is being recognized for the second year in a row as a Top Hospital for Quality by the Chartis Center for Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH). LewisGale Hospital Pulaski is one of just three hospitals […]
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A Virginia judge sentenced a former letter carrier to five hours in jail after she hid more than 5,000 pieces of mail in her house. The Virginian-Pilot reports that Toya Worlds told investigators she kept the mail in her home because it was it too time consuming to deliver it all. […]
Thomas “Tom” Howard Bentley, Jr., age 74 of Pulaski passed away June 4, 2019 after a lengthy illness. Born October 18, 1944 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Thomas Howard Bentley, Sr. & Alberta Shouse Bentley. His sister, Clara Bentley Combs also preceded him in death. Tom served Pulaski County with […]
HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA – Judith Wright, a Winchester woman who trafficked cocaine for drug cartel members, was sentenced yesterday in U.S. District Court in Harrisonburg to 84 months of federal incarceration, United States Attorney Thomas T. Cullen announced. “This defendant partnered with members and associates of the Mexican drug cartel known as CJNG, one of the […]
The list of candidates on the ballot for November’s General Election is now set. The deadline passed at 7 p.m. Tuesday night for candidates to be qualified to have their names appear on the ballot. Pulaski County voters in November will see contested races in each district for the Board of Supervisors along with the […]
Local fire and law enforcement personnel compete to increase blood donations Local fire and law enforcement personnel are teaming with the American Red Cross for the Battle of the Badges blood drive to see who can recruit the most eligible donors in their community to donate blood. Individuals can join the Battle of the Badges […]
Anna Belle Wilson Alkire, 92 of Pulaski, passed away Monday June 10, 2019 in the LewisGale Pulaski Hospital. Born in Charleston, WVA on August 21st 1926 she was the daughter of the late Russell Edward and Lucy May Hawley Wilson. Surviving are her Husband; Thomas William Alkire Daughters and Son in Law; Eileen and Ken […]
Ronda Gail Ayers Dalton age 49 Oct 21, 1969 – June 8, 2019 Preceded in death by grandparents Bus and Stella Ayers, and Manly Moore Sandy. Survived by daughter, Chris Dalton, and son Justin Dalton and wife A’me. Parents, Frank and Gail Ayers, Sister, Lynett Cruise and husband Tommy, Niece, Lauren and Nephew Andrew, and […]
Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby said this week there should be no waiver policy for any athlete that transfers to another NCAA member school. Bowlsby said all athletes should be required to sit out a year after transferring. Bowlsby believes as I do that making the next step is not what collegiate athletics should be […]
On June 10, 2019 at approximately 9:00 pm, Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputy Giampocaro and K9 Zeus conducted a traffic stop on a 2007 Ford SUV on Cougar Trail Road. During the traffic stop encounter, a small amount of methamphetamine was located inside the vehicle. Further information was gained with the assistance of the Claytor Lake […]