By DANIELLE REID Patriot Publishing During a tour this week of the Volvo Trucks North America plant in Dublin, visitors witnessed the production of the new Volvo VNR truck, which recently began rolling off the assembly line. Marcus Minkkinen, head of New River Valley Operations, guided the tour group through the various stages of production, pointing out the precision timing in seconds of each […]
By Larry Mayer Senior Writer, Chicagobears.com The Bears on Thursday announced that Jeff King has been promoted to assistant general manager under general manager Ryan Poles. The move marks a crescendo in King’s steady climb through the club’s personnel department—a journey that began as a scouting intern in 2015. “We […]
Bryan Keith Lineberry, age 55 of Dublin passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 in Dublin, Virginia. Born July 9, 1970 in Galax, Virginia. His life was full of adventures, beginning at the age of fifteen when he and Gary Blevins hopped a train in Pulaski and rode it into Nashville, […]
Head Coach Britney Hodge At Region 3D Indoor Track & Field Championships held in Roanoke, the Pulaski County Cougars delivered a complete team performance filled with points, personal records, and state qualifications. The boys team placed 7th overall with 32 points, while the girls team finished 11th in the final […]
(The Center Square) – A policy memo circulated to Republican members of Congress is drawing attention to tax proposals introduced during Virginia’s legislative session, saying the measures could significantly increase taxes over the coming years. The memo, produced by the Advancing American Freedom Foundation, examines tax-related legislation introduced after Democrats […]
Our mother Alice Loraleen Snyder, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on February 18, 2026. Our mother was born on September 24, 1937, at home in the Indian Valley area of Floyd County to Edna Bethany Duncan Marshall and William Clydis Marshall. She is preceded in death […]
Mary Elaine “Peachie” Rakes Whitlock, age 61 of Barren Spring, Virginia passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 at her home. Born October 24, 1964 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Grahams Rakes & Mary Elizabeth Taylor Rakes. She was also preceded in death by her husband […]
Richard “Richie” Sammy Hasson, age 59 of Pulaski passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital-Pulaski. Born October 9, 1966 to Peggy Ann Gravely Hasson and the late Richard Sammy “Dickie” Hasson. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents Sam & Marie Hasson and Mr. […]
Arnold Matthew Cox, Jr., age 71 of Pulaski passed away Monday, February 16, 2026. Born May 1, 1954 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Arnold Matthew Cox & Betty Jean Nunn Cox. He was also preceded in death by his son Justin Cox. Arnold is survived by […]
Francis “Bud” Allen Ferrell, Jr., age 80 of Allisonia, Virginia passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 at his home. Born July 14, 1945, he was the son of the late Francis Allen Ferrell and Emma Gertrude Montgomery. He was also preceded in death by his son Kevin Ferrell and sisters […]
RICHMOND, VA— From February 11, 2026, – February 17, 2026, 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, the seizure of U.S. currency, and the investigation of multiple crimes […]
Monday 02/23/26 First Day of Spring Sports Practice Begin Spring Dead Period: No Fall or Winter Sports Activities Tuesday 02/24/26 Region 3D Boys Basketball Tournament: Pulaski Co. @ Christiansburg 7 pm Region 3D Girls Basketball Tournament: William Byrd @ Pulaski Co. 6 pm Thursday 02/26/26 Region 3D Girls Basketball Semifinals: @ Northside HS […]