Governor and First Lady Donate Fourth Quarter Salary
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin yesterday donated the Governor’s fourth quarter salary to two, southwest funds that are helping our southwest Virginia community recover and rebuild from the destruction as a result of Hurricane Helene: Virginia Cattlemen’s Foundation that serves and supports Virginia’s […]
Marilyn Kay McDaniel Caske
Marilyn Kay McDaniel Caske, age 79 of Pulaski, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Lewis Gale Hospital – Pulaski. She was born on April 14, 1945, in Ohio, and was the daughter of the late Mary Catherine Shawver and the late Lorenzo Gerard McDaniel. In addition to her […]
Judge orders Virginia to restore 1,600 voter registrations canceled in effort to purge noncitizens
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday ordered Virginia to restore more than 1,600 voter registrations that she said were illegally purged in the last two months in an effort to stop noncitizens from voting. U.S. District Judge Patricia Giles granted an injunction request brought against Virginia election […]
Governor Glenn Youngkin on Federal Judge Ordering Virginia to Reinstate Noncitizens Back Onto the Voter Rolls
RICHMOND, VA— Governor Glenn Youngkin released the following statement after a federal judge ruled to reinstate self-identified noncitizens back onto the voter rolls: “Let’s be clear about what just happened: only eleven days before a Presidential election, a federal judge ordered Virginia to reinstate over 1,500 individuals–who self-identified themselves as […]
Robert “Bob” Cecil O’Dell
August 21, 1948 October 22, 2024 Robert “Bob” Cecil O’Dell, 76, of Radford, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of October 22, 2024. Bob was preceded in death by his father, Jery Goldsboro O’Dell, and mother, Alice Virginia Wines O’Dell, previously of Savage, […]
Cougars lose to Graham, 35-3
By TROY SARVER Patriot Publishing BLUEFIELD – While Pulaski County dominated the time of possession on offense, Graham made the most of the little time they had the football on Thursday night. The G-Men had four touchdowns of over 28 yards as they remained undefeated on the season taking a […]
Governor Recommends $1.3 Million Hurricane Recovery Plan
Appalachian Regional Commission funding to support damage assessments and recovery efforts of recreational areas affected by Hurricane Helene RICHMOND, VA – Demonstrating a strong commitment to swift recovery by directing an accelerated application process, Governor Glenn Youngkin has recommended $1.3 million in funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to […]
Alfred Lewis Blankenship III
Alfred Lewis Blankenship III, 47 of Pulaski, VA, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 17, 2024. Born in Bluefield, WV, he was the son of Alfred Lewis Blankenship, Jr and Stephanie Lynn Gardner Blankenship of Pulaski, VA. He attended Graham High School and graduated from Pulaski County High School. During his […]
Kathy Landis Raykes
Mary Kathryn “Kathy” Landis Raykes, 73 Loving Mother, Nana, Sister, and Friend It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mary Kathryn “Kathy” Landis Raykes, 73, who passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Kathy was born on April 7, […]
NRCC presidential announcement for New River Community College presidency
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 […]
Governor Glenn Youngkin Issues Executive Order 41
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 […]