Virginia Ann Kiser Stoots, age 91 of Pulaski, died Tuesday February 18, 2025 at Lewis Gale Hospital – Pulaski. She was born in Russell County on April 27, 1933, and was the daughter of the late Minnie Grizzle Kiser and the late Ormond B. Kiser. She was a retired employee […]
WINCHESTER — The Propst Family proudly announces the establishment of the R. William and Joan Propst Scholarship for Music Education. This endowed scholarship honors the life and legacy of the late R. William “Bill” Propst, a 1959 Shenandoah Conservatory graduate and distinguished music educator, while supporting undergraduate Music Education students. […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – After a strong opening weekend and the first midweek contests of the season, the 16 Atlantic Coast Conference baseball teams will hit the diamond for their second weekend of action, beginning on Friday, February 21. The ACC is the only conference in the country with every […]
Alton Claude Beckner, 71, from the Roanoke/Salem/Pulaski area, met his match in a blazing building when he heroically rushed in to save his beloved dog Ore. While that might not be exactly the way things happened, I am convinced that he would approve of this more thrilling account of his departure, especially […]
Snow has been falling and accumulating throughout much of the Commonwealth today (Feb. 19, 2025). Virginia State Police continue to urge Virginians to avoid travel to allow the Virginia Department of Transportation and other emergency crews room to work on the roads. Statewide, since midnight, there have been 455 crashes […]
Gisela Anneliese Rolle Cooper (Giggi), 69 of Draper, Virginia, lost her tough battle after 23 days on the ventilator at Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem, Va. Giggi was born on January 16, 1956 in Prüm, Germany. She is survived by her husband William Brent Cooper of Draper, Virginia. One son […]
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Ambetter Health 400 The Place: Atlanta Motor Speedway Track Length: 1.54 Mile Asphalt Oval The Date: Sunday, February 23 The Time: 3 p.m. ET The Purse: $11,055,250 TV: FOX & FOX Deportes, 2 p.m. ET Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 400.4 miles (260 […]
Snow has been falling and accumulating throughout much of the Commonwealth today (Feb. 19, 2025). Virginia State Police continue to urge Virginians to avoid travel to allow the Virginia Department of Transportation and other emergency crews room to work on the roads. Statewide, since midnight, there have been 250 crashes […]
Layoffs are apparently in the offing this spring at Volvo Trucks in Dublin. Janie Coley, Director of Public Relations for Volvo Group North America in Greensboro reported that employees at the New River Valley truck plant were notified that, “unfortunately, we will need to reduce employment, most likely beginning in […]
The PCHS Boys Basketball game scheduled for today (02/19/25) at Floyd Co. has been cancelled, below are the details. Wednesday 02/19/25 CANCELLED Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Floyd Co. — Scott Vest Athletic & Activities Director Pulaski County High School
Pulaski Dance Productions has been serving the New River Valley for over a decade with competition and recreational dance opportunities. Every year, PDP puts on numerous shows including The Nutcracker, Beetlejuice the Ballet, and studio recitals. In 2024, PDP moved, expanding into 4 different studios. The studio prides itself on […]
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THURSDAY… * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE…Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN…Until 1 PM EST Thursday. […]