Angela Michelle Grantham Phillips, 50 of Dublin, died Sunday, April 21, 2019 at her home in Dublin. She was born on January 10, 1969. Angela was a loving wife, mother, daughter and friend. She never met a stranger and when meeting someone, within 10 minutes, she knew their life story, and they became friends. She […]
Connie Jean Owens Tallant, 61, of Pulaski died Saturday night April 20, 2019 at her home. She was born in Pulaski on August 31, 1957 and was the daughter of the late Early Gilbert Owens and Faye Edith Cole Owens. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Faye Worrell and a brother, Terry […]
Joseph Stafford Rowsey, age 68 of Dublin passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019 at the Pulaski Health & Rehab Facility. Born October 26, 1950 in Lexington, VA he was the son of the late Curtis Lee & Bessie Pauline Rowsey. His brother, Michael Lee Rowsey also preceded him in death. Joseph was a veteran of […]
Tony Lee Cress, age 62 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at his home. Born November 6, 1957 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Claude Allen Cress and Martha Daniel Vaughn Cress.He is also preceded by a brother, Lahue Allen Cress. He is survived by Daughter– Shana Stringer & family […]
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Southern Pulaski County in southwestern Virginia… Eastern Wythe County in southwestern Virginia… Central Carroll County in southwestern Virginia… The City of Galax in southwestern Virginia… East central Grayson County in southwestern Virginia… * Until 215 PM EDT * At 113 PM […]
TORNADO WATCH 88 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5:00 PM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS VIRGINIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ALLEGHANY AMHERST APPOMATTOX BATH BEDFORD BLAND BOTETOURT BUCKINGHAM CAMPBELL CARROLL CHARLOTTE CRAIG FLOYD FRANKLIN GILES GRAYSON HALIFAX HENRY MONTGOMERY PATRICK PITTSYLVANIA PULASKI ROANOKE ROCKBRIDGE WYTHE VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT CITIES INCLUDED ARE BUENA VISTA COVINGTON DANVILLE GALAX LEXINGTON LYNCHBURG […]
With the weather forecasts calling for severe storms across much of Virginia today, the Virginia State Police is reminding motorists to be extra cautious if having to drive in potentially dangerous conditions. Motorists are advised of the following: Wipers On = Lights On – Virginia law requires headlights to be on when windshield wipers are active. […]
Randy Lee Combs, age 59 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at the Radford Health & Rehab Center. Born November 13, 1959 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Elmer Lee Combs & Alma Jean Viars Combs. A very special cousin, James Combs also preceded him in death. He is survived […]
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement on the Special Counsel’s report: “While I have not had time to read the entire 400-page report, it is clear that the Special Counsel did not find that President Trump or his campaign colluded or cooperated with Russia. That issue is resolved. It is understandable that […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe won’t run for president in 2020, meaning establishment, centrist Democrats will have one less option in a nominating free-for-all that so far has highlighted the party’s leftward shift. McAuliffe said Wednesday night that instead of joining a crowded Democratic field vying to challenge President Donald Trump, […]
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia forward Mamadi Diakite says he is forgoing his final season of eligibility to make himself available for the NBA draft. Diakite made the announcement Wednesday on his Instagram page. He’s the fourth member of the national champions to make the move, joining De’Andre Hunter, Ty Jerome and Kyle Guy. The […]
The Pulaski County School Board is prepared to eliminate as many as 26 positions – through attrition and a Reduction In Force (RIF) if necessary – to address a $1.4 million shortfall in its 2019-20 budget proposal. School officials discussed their options Tuesday afternoon in closed session. School officials said a final decision on their […]
