U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded MOVA Technologies, based out of Pulaski, Virginia, a $649,968 grant. The funding will support new research to address critical scientific challenges and opportunities in agriculture. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “This USDA […]
By Stacy Watkins Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Americans can now cast a ballot in the 2024 presidential election, and also place a bet on who will win. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit made it legal to wager on U.S. politics, just a month ahead […]
Linda Warden Smith passed away suddenly on September 26, 2024. She was born in Pulaski, Virginia on April 15, 1947, the daughter of Beulah Harrell. After graduating from Radford College, Linda entered and ultimately retired from the Virginia school system after 37 years, the majority of which was teaching at […]
Monday, November 4, 2024 – U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) is an original cosponsor of the Disaster Recovery and Resilience Act and the Helene Recovery Support Act. The Disaster Recovery and Resilience Act will cut bureaucratic red tape and expedite the mobilization of disaster recovery resources to an area affected […]
The George Washington and Jefferson National Forest continues to manage the Wythe Shooting Range Fire, located 10 miles north of Wytheville in Wythe County. The fire is currently estimated at 17 acres but continues to smolder in dry duff and leaf litter. The area around the Wythe Shooting Range received […]
the ACC.com The 72nd season of ACC Men’s Basketball starts Monday, November 4, with 15 teams taking the court. Georgia Tech, Notre Dame and Virginia open their seasons Wednesday. • Newcomers Cal, SMU and Stanford begin their inaugural ACC seasons on Monday as the ACC expands to 18 teams. The […]
Ricky “Rick” Allen Burch, age 64 of Pulaski, died early Saturday morning at Mountain Laurel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Rural Retreat, VA. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
On October 18th, 2024, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence located in the Fariview Church area of Montgomery County. The search warrant for was obtained following an investigation related to the sexual exploitation of a minor. The residence is owned by Michael James Talkington […]
By TROY SARVER Patriot Publishing DUBLIN – Even though they may not be having the season that they hoped for, the Pulaski County seniors had a night they will never forget on Friday. The Cougars dominated on both sides of the ball opening up a 51-0 halftime lead as they […]
Abingdon 28, Union 21 Alleghany 55, James River 0 Altavista 50, Nelson County 12 Atlantic Shores Christian 43, Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy 10 Atlee 34, Mechanicsville High School 0 Bassett 48, Martinsville 13 Bayside 20, Ocean Lakes 7 Bluefield, W.Va. 45, Giles 22 Broadway 35, East Rockingham 3 Buckingham […]
May 25, 1943 – October 29, 2024 Peggy was born May 25, 1943, the 3rd daughter of Leta Mae Cox Umberger and Carlos Kent Umberger in Max Meadows Va. Peggy attended Pulaski High School. On July 18, 1959, she married Billy E Friend also of Max Meadows. Billy was in […]
Clarence Junior Ramsey, who loved the biker life and stood above the best by choosing a 1969 Bonneville chopper to ride, died Saturday night October 26, 2024, at the age of 70 in the Lewis Gale, Salem Hospital with his loving wife of 47 years by his side. Affectionately known […]