Victor Wade Burns, Sr.
Victor Wade Burns, Sr., age 50 of Hiwassee, died early Monday morning, March 24, 2025 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
Driver killed when vehicle struck by falling tree in Grayson County
Virginia State Police is investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred Friday (March 21, 2025) at 10:50 a.m. on Chestnut Ridge Road in Grayson County. A 2014 Toyota Camry was travelling westbound on Chestnut Ridge Road, one mile west of Flatridge Road, when it was struck by a falling tree. […]
Fort Chiswell baseball starts season 2-0
The Fort Chiswell Varsity Baseball Team started the 2025 season off with a bang with a 21-0 victory over Bland County on March 18 and a 16-3 win over the Richlands Tornadoes on March 19. The Pioneers tallied 15 hits against the Bears with four of them coming from Freshman, […]
Pulaski County Track & Field Shines at Bearcat Invitational
Pulaski County High School’s Track & Field team delivered an impressive performance at the Bearcat Invitational on Saturday, March 22, at Virginia High School in Bristol, VA. With mild temperatures around 60° and a slight breeze, the Cougars demonstrated their strength across multiple events, securing top finishes and state qualifications. […]
Pulaski Town Council honors Telecommunicators; Lowers rental rates for the Depot
Telecommunication employees honored for saving baby: Pulaski Town Council recognizes Public Safety Telecommunications employees for their part in saving an infant’s life last February. Timothy Williams, with the help of Ashley Newby, Pepper Wilson and Haley Turner, was able to give the caller CPR instructions resulting in the baby being […]
Jonathan Lee Wiggins
Jonathan Lee Wiggins age 42, of Wytheville, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 in his home after an injury sustained during an epileptic seizure. Jonathan was a born-again Christian who served His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ faithfully. Jonathan received a BA Degree from Breckbill Bible College in Religious […]
Odom named men’s basketball coach at UVa
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Virginia athletics director Carla Williams announced today (March 22) the hiring of Ryan Odom as the University of Virginia’s Dean and Markel Families Men’s Head Basketball Coach. Odom becomes the 13th head coach in the program’s history. Odom spent the last two seasons at VCU, leading the Rams […]
Board of Supervisors to meet Monday, March 24
Board of Supervisors Meeting Monday, March 24, 2025 Pulaski County Board of Supervisors 4:30 p.m. – Executive Session, Executive Conference Room, County Administration Building, 143 Third Street N.W., in the town of Pulaski, Virginia 7 p.m. – Open Meeting, Board Room, County Administration Building, 143 Third Street N.W., in the […]
Ralph Dennis Reist
Ralph Dennis Reist, age 70 of Dublin passed away Monday, March 17, 2025 at the Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Salem. He was born on October 8, 1954 in Midland, Michigan. Ralph was a Sergeant with the 68th Organizational Maintenance Squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. He was also a former […]
Weekly State Police crime suppression update
WEEKLY REPORT: Virginia State Police Ongoing Crime Suppression Operations, Recovering Firearms, Narcotics, and Investigating Human Trafficking RICHMOND – From March 14 to March 20, 2025, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the recovery of […]
Radford University’s Board of Visitors votes to set tuition and fees for 2025-26 academic year
RADFORD – In its March quarterly meetings, the Radford University Board of Visitors voted unanimously to authorize a 1.99% tuition increase for in-state undergraduate students, a 4% increase for out-of-state undergraduate students, a 4% increase for all graduate students and a mandatory comprehensive fee increase of 6% for all full-time […]
Mission Rally: Missions on the Move set for April 5
The Missions Development Team of the Western Blue Ridge Baptist Network and (your church’s name) invites you to take a closer look at mission work around the world at the Mission Rally on Saturday, April 5, 2025, to be held at Cambria Baptist Church, Christiansburg, beginning at 6:00 pm. This […]