Sharon Vickers Hardy loves to do research – especially for individuals wanting to discover their family history spanning the era from the American Revolution through the Civil War. To Hardy, the long hours of research involved in searching the internet and tracing geneology isn’t tedious work. “It’s like going on a treasure hunt.” Hardy exclaims. […]
Robert “Bobby” Turman is a life-long resident of Pulaski County. He graduated from Dublin High School in 1955 and was drafted into the Army in 1961. He served from 1961 to 1963 where he earned the rank of Sergeant, and while he was at Fort Hood, Texas he was a squad leader. After he came out […]
Nancy Mitchell Roop, 88 of Pulaski, died Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 18, 1930 in Pulaski, and was the daughter of the late Ardath Bandy Mitchell and Wilber B. Mitchell. She was a retired employee of Jefferson Mills, and was a member of the Trinity Baptist […]
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard raised his arms high in triumph and celebrated Canada’s first NBA championship. “We the North!” is now “We the Champs!” Leonard and the Toronto Raptors captured the country’s first major title in 26 years with their most remarkable road win yet in the franchise’s NBA Finals debut, outlasting the […]
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. […]
