Wanda Joyce Burnette of Dublin, age 71, died peacefully in her home on April 10th, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents George Allen Burnette and Margaret Eloise Lovern Burnette. She is survived by Daughters DeeAnna (Brent) Alls, Miranda (Shawn) Harden, Fiancé Billy Shouse, Grandchildren-Katelynn (Rusty) Meadows, Samantha […]
It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Samuel Lawrence Witt, 81, of Pulaski, Virginia, on April 8, 2025. Sam was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Sam was born in Montvale, Virginia, on July 4, 1943. At the age of 16, he attended a […]
Margie Sizemore, 94, of Galax, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 8, at Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Dublin, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on January 12, 1931, in Wythe County. Her parents were Alfred and Lillian Arnold. Margie lived a long, […]
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Food City 500 The Place: Bristol Motor Speedway Track Length: 0.533 Mile Concrete Oval The Date: Sunday, April 13 The Time: 3 p.m. ET The Purse: $11,055,250 TV: FS1, 1:30 p.m. ET Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 266.5 miles (500 Laps); Stage 1 […]
Mildred Katherine Fields (Bonnie), 91, of Pulaski passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, in her home with her loving Son by her side. Bonnie was born on July 2, 1933, in Pulaski County to Shelley Graham Mabe and Mamie Carnell Mabe who preceded her in death. Bonnie married the […]
Both FC Diamond Teams defeated the Galax Maroon Tide on Tuesday by large margins. Softball won 15-3 and Baseball was victorious 21-2. Blair Jackson struck out 18 batters at Galax over seven innings while walking none as the Pioneer upped their record to 5 wins and 3 losses. Katlyn Frazier, […]
Frank Brammer Moore, age 82, born and raised in Dublin, died Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Warm Hearth, Blacksburg. He returns to his wife, Ellen Covey Moore, whom he was married for 59 years. A graduate of New River Vocational Technical School and New River Community College. He also attended […]
Virginia Tech is wrapping up spring practice in preparation for Saturday’s spring game. Quarterback Kyrone Drones is out with a minor undisclosed injury, but is expected to be ready for the fall. The game is at 3pm on Saturday at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg. Tickets are $10, parking in lots […]
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 – U.S. President Donald Trump announced a series of actions at the White House to help the U.S. American coal industry. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Environment Subcommittee Chair and U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) attended the White House event. Following the event, Rep. Griffith […]
WEEKLY REPORT: Virginia State Police Ongoing Crime Suppression Operations, Recovering Firearms, Narcotics, and Investigating Human Trafficking RICHMOND — From March 27 to April 3, 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 […]
DULLES, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin continued their commitment to workforce development and career training by donating their first and second quarter Gubernatorial salary to two impactful Virginia nonprofits: SkillsUSA Virginia Foundation and SkillSource Group. This contribution builds on Governor Youngkin’s pledge to donate the […]