Betty Smith Childress, age 94 of Roanoke, and formerly of Pulaski County, died Monday, July 15, 2024 at South Roanoke Nursing Home. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
Diane Barbara Hicks, age 60 of Dublin, recently passed away. Diane is the mother of Andrew Hicks, Martin Hicks, Amanda Hicks, and Clarence Hicks of Maine. She is the sister of Gloria Wigert of Maine. Arrangements are incomplete with Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Sunday (July 14, 2024) at 3:52 p.m. on Interstate 81 southbound at the 48-mile marker in Smyth County. A 2020 Harley Davidson Road Glide was heading southbound on Interstate 81 when the motorcycle went off the left side of […]
Pictured left to right: CJ Burgis, Jeffrey Reeves, Guenter Schlottmann, Duane Thomas, Laura Walters, Mark Atkins, and Mike Mooney. Pulaski County Parks and Recreation held their 2nd Annual Volunteer Appreciation Night at historic Calfee Park on Sunday, July 14th. The department wished to recognize and extend their immense appreciation to […]
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Donald Trump says Ohio Sen. JD Vance will be his vice presidential pick. He says on his Truth Social Network that, “After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of […]
By Rodney Young Hello sports fans. This column is not meant to throw shade at any coach or at any kid. Pulaski County High School is in the River Ridge District. Is it time for the Cougars to look at requesting to move into another district? Enrollment has dropped over […]
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today released the following the assassination attempt of Former President Donald J. Trump: “Last night, Donald J. Trump showed us strength and courage, and he showed us compassion and gratitude. I thank God for protecting him. My heart breaks for the innocent victims and their […]
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — At 6:02 pm Saturday, to the strains of “God Bless the U.S.A.,” former President Donald Trump took the stage at fairgrounds in Butler, Pennsylvania, waving at the cheering crowd and settling into his regular rally speech under a scorching midsummer sun. A few short minutes later, […]
James McKinley Smith, age 76 of Draper passed away Monday, July 8, 2024 at his home. Born May 20, 1948 in Wytheville, he was the son of the late Raymond Boyd Smith and Betty Jane Hall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Eva Sue […]
Walter Sandy Lewis, Sr. passed away in the early morning of Tuesday July 9, 2024 at Signature Healthcare of Norfolk, Virginia. Walter was born November 4, 1936 in New River, Virginia. He was the son of the late Ray Whitfield Lewis, Sr. and Regina Casey Lewis. Walter spent his early […]
SIMPSONVILLE – DeeAnna Leigh Gunn, (formerly known as Nancy L. Gunn) 77, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024. Born in Draper, VA, she was a daughter of the late Malcolm Laverne and Mary Rebekah Williams Gunn. She was formerly employed with AT&T and Samsung before retiring from Verizon. She was […]
Thursday, July 11, 2024 – The U.S. House of Representatives will hold a vote today to hold the U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in inherent contempt of Congress. This measure comes as a result of Garland’s refusal to comply with a Congressional subpoena that requests the audiotapes from an interview between […]