RICHMOND, VA – Dr. David Doré, Chancellor of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), announced today that he has appointed Dr. Robert Brandon to become the seventh president of New River Community College (NRCC). Brandon’s selection concludes a search that attracted 70 candidates nationwide. His service as president at New […]
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin signed Executive Order 41 today, to build on the Administration’s successful efforts to combat the crisis of gang activity within the Commonwealth by establishing a statewide gang and community violence prevention partnership and enforcement strategy to confront gang violence, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and […]
Mary Katheryn “Kathy” Landis Raykes, age 73, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Pulaski, died Sunday, October 20, 2024 in Charlotte, NC. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
James Isaac Hodge, age 85 of Roanoke passed away Sunday October 20, 2024 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born October 4,1939 in Virginia, he was the son of the late James Washington Hodge and Myrtle Hazel Alderman Hodge. James is survived by his Children – James T. Hodge (Leasa) – Roanoke, […]
Eugene Young, age 85 of Dublin passed away peacefully in the Arms of Jesus Sunday, October 20, 2024 at home with his family by his side. Born October 26, 1938 in Isaban, West Virginia, he was the son of the late James Exodus Zoad Young & Dolly Rose Young. He […]
Pulaski County High School is proud to announce that it has earned the prestigious VHSL Stay in the Game Award for the 2023-2024 school year. This award is presented annually to schools that complete all three sports seasons without any player or coach ejections. In a time when sportsmanship issues […]
Buford Carlton Looney, 82, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Commonwealth Senior Living, in Hillsville, Virginia. He was born March 9, 1942 to the late Erby Robert Looney and Ruby Celeste Kidd Looney. He is survived by his daughters; Wendy Edwards (Jeff), Shelly Hall (Bill); Brother: Howard Looney […]
SFC Michael “Cowboy” McCann, age 70, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 18, 2024 in Pulaski, Virginia. Michael was first drafted to the United States Army in 1971, but officially enlisted to the United States Army in May of 1974. He served until being honorably discharged in August […]
Vienna, VA – In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Asheville community is facing severe hardships due to widespread water shortages, which have brought local restaurants to a standstill. Katie Button Restaurants, a cherished independent business, has been at the forefront of relief efforts through World Central Kitchen. However, with […]
Elsie Lorraine Olinger Austin, 68 of Pulaski passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024 in the lewis gale Hospital in Salem, Virginia. Elsie was born on February 4, 1956 to Edward Holmes Olinger and Olivine Katherine Ratliffe Olinger Altizer who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death […]
Teresa Carol Cox Jones, 81 of Pulaski passed away on October 16, 2024, peacefully at home with her loving and devoted children at her side. Teresa was born on April 13, 1943, to her parents, Garver Clayton Cox and Elsie Waller Cox who has preceded her in death. Her husband […]
Earnest Leroy Early, 83, of Pulaski passed away peacefully at home on October 17th. Leroy is survived by his wife Minnie French Early, daughter Lea Kate and granddaughter Nicole with her husband David Cullop, great grand children Peyton and Brycen, along with a special K-9 companion, Spot. Preceding Leroy in […]