Obituary for Donna Lee Smith
Donna Lee Smith, age 77 of Pulaski, died early Saturday morning, July 16, 2022 at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
Pulaski hurlers hold down Bristol, 6-1
Dominant pitching leads the Pulaski River Turtles to a 6-1 win over the Bristol State Liners on Friday night. Pulaski’s pitching staff impressed, combining for just six hits, one run (none earned), one walk, and nine strikeouts. Bristol got on the board first, where an RBI single from center fielder […]
Town of Pulaski extends Boil Water notice through weekend
Notice to Customers of Town of Pulaski Waterworks Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien. BOIL YOUR TAP WATER Failure to follow this advisory could result in stomach or intestinal illness. The Virginia Department of Health in conjunction […]
Obituary for Warren “Weasel” Harrison Long
Warren “Weasel” Harrison Long, 94, of Radford, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022. He retired from the Lynchburg Foundry in 1980 and went on to be an excavator and lifelong farmer. Weasel was preceded in death by his loving wife, Velva Margaret Akers Long; parents, Cooper K. and Nancy […]
Stolen cattle returned to owners in Snowville
On Wednesday July 13, 2022 the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office was able to meet with the victims of the stolen cattle from Snowville as a cattle delivery company pulled in to offload the cattle back into the field in which they were stolen from. In an earlier release we thanked […]
Pulaski falls to Princeton, 6-4
Princeton scored three runs in the bottom of the eighth to beat Pulaski, 6-4 Wednesday night. The two teams square off again tonight in Princeton. The loss drops Pulaski to 15-20 on the season. Pulaski has now lost four straight and has dropped to fourth in the East Division, 10 […]
PCHS’ state champion track team’s coach resigns
By MIKE WILLIAMS The Patriot Pulaski County High School’s state champion track and field team has lost its head coach. PCHS Athletic Director Scott Vest confirmed Wednesday night that Sirak Ogbagabir has resigned as head coach and will be moving back to Northern Virginia to be closer to his family. […]
Buchanan County Sheriff: No injuries or fatalities reported from flooding
Statement from Buchanan County, VA Sheriff John C. McClanahan: The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its efforts to locate and reunite residents who have been impacted by the sudden flash flooding. At this time, still no fatalities or injuries have been reported in connection with the flooding. Earlier today, we had 44 […]
Arians, Chancellor, Hall headline Hokies’ 2022 Hall of Fame Class
BLACKSBURG — The Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame continues to grow in prestige and tradition, as a pair of NCAA champions and two Super Bowl champions, along with multiple ACC title holders, were selected as part of the seven-member 2022 class. The 2022 class of inductees includes: Bruce Arians, a former […]
United Way of Southwest Virginia’s Buchanan County flood response underway
United Way of Southwest Virginia’s Buchanan County flood response underway Abingdon – United Way of Southwest Virginia (UWSWVA) has begun work with community partners to provide both short- and long-term assistance to families affected by the flooding of July 12, 2022 in the Dismal River, Hale Creek, Jewell Valley, Patterson, Pilgrim’s Knob […]
Flooding wreaks havoc in Buchanan County
Virginia State Police Aviation took these photos of the Pilgrims Knob Community earlier today. VSP Swift Water Rescue Teams, Aviation Unit, and area troopers and special agents have all responded to Buchanan County to assist the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office and Virginia Department of Emergency Management with responding to calls […]