Pulaski County Citizens have three ways to cast their ballot in November’s election. One of those ways begins next Friday (Sept. 18). Kathy Webb, Pulaski County’s Registrar and Director of Elections says there are three options for local citizens planning to vote in this year’s election – in-person on Election Day, through early voting and […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bubba Wallace, loaded with several new sponsors he personally signed, will leave Richard Petty Motorsports at the end of the season and take his new wealth elsewhere. Wallace, who has driven Petty’s iconic No. 43 the last three seasons, told the team Thursday he would not sign a contract extension. “This […]
May Louise Elkins Gillie, age 73 of Dublin lost her battle with cancer Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Born August 19, 1947 in Pulaski, Virginia she was the daughter of the late Herman Edward Elkins and Daisy Pearl Owens Elkins. Her loving husband, Gordon Ray “Gordie” Gillie (2019), and daughter, Dana Rupe also preceded her in […]
Larry Wayne Phibbs, 72, of Pulaski died early Tuesday morning, September 8, 2020. He was born in Pulaski, VA on November 3, 1947 and was the son of the late Douglas James Phibbs and Dallas Shockley Phibbs. He was also preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Jackie & Karey Phibbs and by a […]
ROANOKE, Va. – The Office of Justice Programs’ Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) has received multiple reports that individuals claiming to represent the Department of Justice are calling members of the public as part of an imposter scam. The Department strongly encourages the public to remain vigilant and not provide personal information during these […]
On Monday, September 7, 2020, Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Duane Morrison loving husband and father passed away at the age of 76. Kenny was born on October 18, 1943, in Pulaski, VA, to George W. Morrison and Margaret Lucille Morrison. He is a veteran of the US Army, retiree from Radford Arsenal (32 years), and retiree from Volvo […]
Stephanie Elaine Whittaker, age 50 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Pulaski Health Care Center. Born September 2, 1970 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of Charles Rodney Whittaker and Brenda Cochran Whittaker. She is survived by Daughter Brittany Nichole (Jason)Surratt-Pulaski Son William Charles (Amy) Lesly – Houston, TX Sisters Rhonda Lynn […]
Hubert Lynn (H.L.) Sutphin Sr., of Pulaski, VA, went home to be with the Lord on September 7th at the age of 77. H.L was a lifelong resident of Pulaski County where he worked for Pulaski Furniture Corporation for 32 years. He retired from the United States Army Reserve with 20 years of service. After […]
Charles Mark McGlothlin went peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, September 4, 2020. Born in Pulaski, VA March 4, 1932 he was a life-long resident of Pulaski. Due to continued health concerns he moved to Roanoke, VA in 2019 to be near family. He was retired from Coleman Furniture Company and later Pulaski Furniture Company […]
Regina Brumfield Fields, 55, of Pulaski died peacefully on September 5, 2020. She was born in Lynchburg, Va on March 19, 1965 and is the daughter of Carvel Anderson and Agnes Adams Brumfield. Survivors include her husband Billy and their son Brody of Pulaski. Sister Renee Brumfield Hearn and husband Phillip Keith Hearn of Union, […]
Betty Jean Price Turner, age 88 of Radford passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 at her home. Born March 21, 1932 in Roanoke, Virginia she was the daughter of the late John Wesley Price and Anna Estelle Tolbert Price. Her husband, Monroe Wilson Turner also preceded her in death in 2016. She was a loving […]
Shirley Anne Beavers, age 74 of Pulaski passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at her home. Born April 27, 1946 in Big Rock Township of Little Rock, Arkansas she was the daughter of the late Jay Emmons & Anna Mae Camp Reynolds. Her stepfather, I.B. Reynolds also preceded her in death. Shirley was a veteran […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Though the federal government is asking states to prepare for the possibility of a COVID-19 vaccine within months, some Virginians differ on whether the vaccine should be mandatory when it becomes available. Virginia Freedom Keepers, a nonprofit that advocates for medical freedom, gathered in Richmond this week for a “March Against […]
Hazel Lee Firebaugh Rupe, age 87 of Pulaski went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 4, 2020. Born August 17, 1933 in Roanoke, Virginia she was the daughter of the late Robert & Carrie Firebaugh. Her husband of 38 years, Robert Arlington Rupe, grandson, Jason Arlington Rupe, brothers, Doug and Jack Firebaugh, […]
Following a CARES Act funds allocation of nearly three million dollars to Pulaski County, the Town of Pulaski has received a portion of these funds for uses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through part of our received funds, the Town of Pulaski established our Small Business Grant Program. Now, after receiving another round of funding […]
Doris Irene McCambridge Mabry, age 84 formerly of Hiwassee passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at the Skyline Nursing Center, Floyd. Born July 24, 1936 in Radford, she was the daughter of the late Douglas McCambridge and Fannie Quesenberry McCambridge. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David Edward Mabry; and brothers, Everett, […]