By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Like Houdini making an unlikely escape from a straitjacket, William Byron trusted his instincts and emerged from a smoky, last-lap wreck on the backstretch at Daytona International Speedway to win the DAYTONA 500 for the second straight time. On Sunday […]
Former Tulsa head coach brings more than two decades of experience to Blacksburg Hokiesports.com BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech Football announced Monday the hiring of Philip Montgomery as its new offensive coordinator. Montgomery brings a wealth of experience as a head coach and play-caller. Montgomery’s impressive resume spans over two decades in the collegiate […]
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that he submitted an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration to President Donald J. Trump to support the ongoing response and recovery efforts of communities impacted by the recent February winter storms. “Over the past week, the Commonwealth has been hit extremely hard, particularly […]
Margaret Louise Southern Albert, age 91 of Pulaski passed away Friday, February 14, 2025 at the New River Valley Medical Center. Born March 28, 1933 in Hiwassee, she was the daughter of the late Otto Southern & Gertrude Sutphin Clark. She was also preceded in death by her husband Kenneth […]
Charlotte Louise Lawson Alexander, age 86 of Hiwassee, went to be with her Savior Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in the Carilion Medical Center, Radford. Born August 31, 1938, in Pulaski, she is the daughter of the late Harless Thurman Lawson and Helen Henley Lawson. She was also preceded in death […]
Mary Ruth Dalton Phillips Elkins, age 93 of Barren Springs, Virginia passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Dublin, Virginia. Born December 23, 1931 in Newbern, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Charles Alfred Dalton & Macy Ellen Horton Dalton. She was […]
Paul Henry Gallimore, age 78 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski. He was born January 26, 1947 in Pulaski to the late Luther & Ollie Thornton Gallimore. He was also preceded in death by three sisters and five brothers. Paul is survived by […]
Start of 67th running of The Great American Race moved up one hour to 1:30 p.m. ET DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 14, 2025) – Due to potential weather forecasted for the Daytona Beach area late Sunday, NASCAR today announced the DAYTONA 500 will move up one hour from its originally […]
RICHMOND – From January 31 to February 7, 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 firearms, the seizure of narcotics, and the investigation of multiple crimes, including human trafficking, throughout the Commonwealth. […]
Christy Lynn Rotenberry, age 62 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the Radford Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born December 20, 1962 in McDowell County, West Virginia to Jerry Arnold Rotenberry and the late Judith Gail Lambert Rotenberry. Christy is survived by her Son – Samuel […]
Bessie Corene DeHart, age 65 of Dublin passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the Commonwealth Senior Living Facility, Fairlawn. Born April 25, 1959 in Radford, she was the daughter of the late Clinton Albert Simpkins & Sadie Cora Viers Simpkins. She was also preceded in death by an infant […]
October 25, 1971 February 10, 2025 Jesse Leamon Montgomery, 53, of Christiansburg, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at home after battling a long illness. Survivors include his parents, Elizabeth Retta Keith and James Elwood Montgomery; brother and sister-in-law, Billy Montgomery (Chasidy); and nephews, Tyler Montgomery and River Montgomery, […]