Six Hokies score double-digits Hokiesports.com BLACKSBURG – The Virginia Tech men’s basketball team fell to SMU 77-76 Wednesday night as Boopie Miller’s half court heave found the net as time expired to give the home team the victory. The result drops the Hokies to 13-5 (2-3 ACC), while the Mustangs who are […]
Brenda Rakes Shepherd, 83 of Dublin, VA went to her heavenly home on Tuesday January 13, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Madeline Shank and Wilton Rakes. She is now in the loving arms of her Savior and reunited forever with her husband of 62 […]
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Howard Palmer at the age of 81, on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Jim was the beloved son of Robert Ernest and Mary Ethel Palmer, born on January 2, 1945, in Pulaski, Virginia. He is survived by his […]
Robert S. Carr, a longtime resident of Pulaski passed away on January 12, 2026 at Lewis Gale Hospital – Pulaski. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Debbie. He is also survived by his sisters, Jean (Bud) Robertson, Kathy (Johnny) Meredith; son Robert H. (Missy) Carr; grandchildren […]
Ora Harvey Crouse, 87, of New River, VA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 13, 2026 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. A celebration of her life will take place on Friday, January 23, 2026 at First Missionary Baptist Church in New River, VA, with visitation beginning at 1:00pm […]
David Poole left this world to be with his Heavenly Father, January 11, 2026. David was born in Pulaski, Va. on November 22, 1946 to his parents, Janie E. White Poole & Fred K. Poole Sr. His parents migrated to Newark, New Jersey in the 1940s. David was raised by […]
Catherine M. Grubb, 89, of Pulaski, Virginia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. Born and reared in Pulaski, Catherine was a cherished member of her community, known for her kindness, grace, and unwavering spirit. Catherine’s legacy endures through her family and the countless memories she created over the […]
The Pulaski County School Board will meet on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, for a Special Called School Board Meeting at the Pulaski County School Board Office beginning at 5:15 p.m. The agenda is posted on BoardDocs. http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcva/Board.nsf/Public Teresa Porter, Assistant Director of Finance Pulaski County School Board
The Fort Chiswell Varsity Boys Basketball Team built a 12 point lead in the fourth quarter before hanging on late to defeat the Auburn Eagles on Tuesday night at FCHS 68-62. The Contest was back-and-forth with eight total lead changes. The Pioneers led at the half 36-28 and it stayed […]
ACC scheduling change impacts 2026 nonconference slate BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech and James Madison announced Wednesday they have canceled their football game for the 2026 season. The cancellation is a result of the Atlantic Coast Conference’s decision to move to a nine-game conference slate beginning in 2026, which reduced […]
Walter Eugene “Jingles” White, 76, of Pulaski, Virginia passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026 after a prolonged illness. Born June 22, 1949 in Washington DC, Walter moved to Pulaski as a young child. He attended Calfee School and Christiansburg Institute and was a competitive athlete in football, wrestling and […]
William Robert Burton, beloved son, husband, father and grandfather passed away on January 12, 2026. He was born in Montgomery County, VA on July 10, 1932 to a large family. He served in the United States Army, and was a combat veteran of the Korean War. Later he worked at […]