Mike Melton has an unusual co-pilot. His 96-pound military rescue dog, Zeus, is his constant companion and accompanies Melton on his weekly air commute from Charlottesville to Pulaski where Melton works as the General Manager of HEYtex USA. Melton is a volunteer with PilotsNPaws, an organization where pilots voluntary donate […]
From Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office On Saturday, Jan. 14, a male subject was recovered from the New River in the 4000 block of Clark’s Ferry Road in the Delton area of Draper in Pulaski County. The body was transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office in Roanoke. The investigation into this […]
Sallie Wall Riddle, 74, of the Little Creek Community of Dublin, VA, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born January 24, 1948 in Pulaski, VA, the daughter of the late William McKinley & Ossie Mae King Wall. Sallie loved sewing and […]
Patricia “Patty” Semones Kanode, age 79 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born September 28, 1943 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Tracy Harry Semones & Alta Elizabeth Stilwell Sullivan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jackie L. […]
Our dearly beloved Melissa (Missy) Jean Johnston, 49, departed this earth to be with our heavenly father on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. She was loved by everyone she met. Preceding her in death, is her father Roger Lee Johnston. She is survived by her mother, Patricia Gaye Damron and stepfather, […]
Linda Marie Umberger Dalton, 74 of Pulaski died on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the Lewis Gale, Pulaski Hospital. A very loving, compassionate woman who adored her family and friends and enjoyed sharing life with them all. Preceded in death by her parents, Philip Walter and Beulah McPeak Umberger and […]
Philip Wayne Umberger of Pulaski passed away unexpectedly at his home shortly after celebrating the New Years. Born on July 2, 1947 to Philip Walter Umberger and Beulah McPeak Umberger who preceded him death. Left to honor his legacy are his nieces Tammy (Carl) Lundy and Christina Dalton both of […]
From Wythe County Sheriff’s Office On January 13, 2023, at approximately 3:47 a.m. first responders received a call of a fire at 403 Saint Paul Church Road in the Rural Retreat community. When first responders arrived on the scene they found a vehicle on fire at this residence. Inside the […]
Tuesday 01/17/23 Boys Basketball: Christiansburg @ Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Girls Basketball: Pulaski Co. @ Chrisitansburg JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow Swim: @ Christiansburg Aquatic Center 6:30 pm Wrestling: Pulaski Co. @ Cave Spring 6 pm Thursday 01/19/23 Boys Basketball: Blacksburg @ Pulaski Co. JV @ 5:30, Varsity to Follow — Scott Vest […]
From the Town of Pulaski…
Phoebus’ Jordan Bass selected offensive POY; Lake Taylor’s Anthony Britton Jr. selected defensive POY; Phoebus’ Jeremy Blunt named Coach of the Year CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The Virginia High School League announces its 2022 Class 3 all-state football team. In addition, Phoebus senior athlete Jordan Bass is the Class 3 Offensive […]
Patsy Sue Malone Chinault, age 75, of Pulaski, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023. Born November 12, 1947, daughter of the late Robert Buck & Mary Virginia Kincer Malone. She was preceded by a sister, Linda Eanes, brothers Ray Malone and Mitchel Malone. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, […]