Death notice for Rebecca Lynn Colbird
Rebecca Lynn Colbird, age 38 of Pulaski, died Monday, January 16, 2023. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
VSP and Bland County Sheriff’s Office Apprehend N.C. Murder Suspect
From Virginia State Police A North Carolina man is now behind bars after being apprehended in Bland County Thursday morning (Jan. 19, 2023). Virginia State Police has charged Brandon A. Amos-Dixon, 25, of Spring Lake, N.C., with one felony count of being a fugitive from justice, one felony count of […]
School budget work session set for Jan. 25
The Pulaski County School Board will have a budget work session on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at the Pulaski County School Board Office. The meeting will be broadcast live on the PCPS YouTube Channel. The agenda is posted at: http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcva/Board.nsf/Public
No. 10 Virginia Downs Hokies 78-68 in Commonwealth Clash
Virginiasports.com CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — With the help of five double-digit scorers, No. 10 Virginia (14-3, 6-2 ACC) earned its fourth consecutive ACC win in a 78-68 decision over Virginia Tech (11-7, 1-6 ACC) at John Paul Jones Arena Wednesday night (Jan. 18). Virginia’s entire starting lineup in Kihei Clark (20 points, […]
Obituary for John Herman “Terry” Manns
John Herman “Terry” Manns, 79, of New River, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Garfield and Hattie Laconia Manns; and his siblings, James G. Manns, Jr., Christine M. Hopkins, Lillian Valentine, Andrew J. Manns, Betty M. Casey, Nenzerine M. Lewis, […]
Hokies hit the road for clash with top-10 Cavaliers
Tech searching for statement conference win on Wednesday night Hokiesports.com BLACKSBURG – With a week of rest under their belt, the Hokies head into their first Commonwealth Clash of the season against No. 10 Virginia on Wednesday evening. Dave O’Brien and Jay Bilas will be on the call for ESPNU at 7 p.m., […]
Obituary for Brenda Akers Callahan
Brenda Akers Callahan, age 73 of Pulaski passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born April 10, 1949 in Radford she was the daughter of the late Carl & Mary Akers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Danny A. Callahan. She was retired […]
Griffith, Worrell to seek re-election
Pulaski County’s Commonwealth’s Attorney and Sheriff are seeking re-election this year. In a joint statement released Tuesday, Commonwealth’s Attorney Justin Griffith and Sheriff Mike Worrell announced they will seek the Pulaski County Republican Party’s nominations for their respective offices. “Our agencies, the Pulaski County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office and the Pulaski […]
Obituary for Dorothy Eller Sowers
Dorothy Eller Sowers, 86, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2023, at her home in Dublin, VA. Dorothy was born in Purlear, NC on January 29, 1936, to the late Gilbert Clayton & Fannie Elizabeth Eller. Dorothy retired from American University in Washington, DC. After retiring, Dot lived her life to […]
Obituary for Vanessa Lorraine Albert Yopp
Vanessa Lorraine Albert Yopp, 65, passed away at her home in Radford on Monday, January 16, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Eugene Albert, Sr. Survivors include her daughter, Crystal Miller; mother, Sylvia Caldwell Spradlin; granddaughters, Vanessa Jane Branscome and Nellie Sue Miller; 1 great grandson; […]
Youngkin: State revenues up, taxes can be lowered
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the General Fund revenue collections for December 2022. Through the first half of the fiscal year, adjusting for policy actions and timing issues, general fund revenues were up 6.5 percent over the prior years. On an unadjusted basis, general fund revenues were 0.8 percent higher […]
This year, donate to the Emergency Needs Task Force
The Emergency Needs Task Force of Pulaski County (ENTF) has provided emergency assistance for the most financially vulnerable in our community for over 30 years. The longevity of the organization is a testament to the generosity of caring donors who support our mission while understanding that their support strengthens the […]