Hokiesports.com BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech Football Head Coach Brent Pry announced today the hiring of Sam Siefkes as the Hokies’ new defensive coordinator. Siefkes, a highly regarded defensive mind with coaching experience at numerous levels of football, brings an impressive resume including successful stints in the NFL, FBS, FCS, and Division III. Pry is set […]
William “Bill” Allen Bell, age 85 of Dublin, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Lewis Gale Hospital – Pulaski. He was born on September 21, 1939 in Bluefield, West Virginia, and was the son of the late Clara Mae Spracher, and the late […]
Jean (Mecke) Vaughan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend entered heaven and the presence of her God and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 91 years old on January 13, 2025. She was surrounded by friends and family at her bedside. Although she was diagnosed with stage IV cancer 15 ½ years […]
The Pulaski County School Board will have a budget work session on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Pulaski County School Board Office. The meeting will be streamed live on the PCPS YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@pulaskicountyschoolboard3729/streams. The agenda is posted at: http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcva/Board.nsf/Public Teresa Porter, Assistant Director of Finance Pulaski County School Board
Robert Lee Harrison, age 80, of Blacksburg passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the Montgomery Regional Hospital in Blacksburg, Virginia. Born March 4, 1944 in Laurel, Maryland to the late James Lee Harrison and Virginia Mae Neiser Harrison. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Emma Jean […]
(UPDATED 1-24-25) I-81 NB & SB DECK OVERLAY AT PEAK CREEK MILE MARKER 95.7 – Repair work is underway on the northbound and southbound bridges on I-81 over Peak Creek near mile marker 95.7. This repair work will require nighttime single lane closures for the duration of the project. Lane closures may […]
By Rodney Young Patriot Publishing Playing at home in the Cougar Den for the first time in three weeks, the Pulaski County Cougars were beaten by the Bruins of Blacksburg, 63-54. Jalere Harlow tied the game at 50 with 3:20 left in the game. The Cougars did what they have been […]
Christopher Roland Selby, age 59, of Elliston, VA passed away December 26th 2024. He was the son of the late Walter M. Selby, Jr. and Barbara L. Nester. Chris is survived by his life partner, Jeanine Dunlevy, daughter, Bridget Allen, sisters Ami, Melodye and Samantha. Brother Jason. Numerous other relatives, […]
December 26, 1950 January 23, 2025 Johnny Maston “Hoot” Gibson, 74, of Claytor Lake, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Radford on December 26, 1950, and attended Radford High School and New River […]
On Thursday, Jan. 23 at approximately 1:00 a.m., the Wytheville Police Department and the Wythe County Sheriffs Office responded to a call at 2605 West Ridge Road regarding a reported shooting. Upon arrival, law enforcement officers discovered a deceased female victim who had sustained a fatal gunshot wound. According to […]
Kathy Marie Wingo York, age 52 of Pulaski, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 10, 2025 at her residence. She was born on May 15, 1972 in Peterstown, West Virginia, and was the daughter of the late Betty Jean Perdue Wingo and the late Bill Truman Wingo. In addition to her […]