A search warrant executed by the Claytor Lake Drug Task Force resulted in the seizure of multiple illegal narcotics from a Town of Wytheville residence. The search warrant stems from an ongoing criminal investigation that led special agents to the residence in the 400 block of Spiller Street on June 15, […]
Blacksburg, Virginia, June 28, 2022 – A $1.15 million project to stabilize and grow the childcare workforce led by First Steps, an initiative of the Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV), is among the eleven community projects funded by the Town of Blacksburg with its allocation of funds […]
Mark Edward Roope, 52, of Dublin, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 19, 2022. He was a farmer and a U. S. Navy veteran. Survivors include his daughters, Rosetta Roope, Ashley Roope, and Tyler Roope; parents, Gary Roope and Rosa Cressell (Ralph); brothers, Le Roope and Chris Roope; half-brother, Eddie […]
The Pulaski River Turtles celebrated Independence Day by beating Princeton today on the road, 7-3. The River Turtles and the rest of the Appalachian League are off for the next two days. Pulaski returns home on Thursday to host the Burlington Sock Puppets.
Elizabeth Louise Cooke, “Betsy” 77, of Draper, VA, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at her residence. She was born on July 24, 1944, in Pulaski Virginia to Stewart and Gertrude Bowman. She is preceeded in death by her parents and a sister, Nancy Edwards. Mrs. Cooke is a […]
The Pulaski County Courthouse Exhibits Committee and the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors proudly present a new historic exhibit, “Remembering the Sacrifices for Freedom.” The exhibit, located on the third floor of the Old Pulaski County Courthouse, will feature donated items from veterans and their families from various wars. “We […]
GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – Six ACC schools are ranked among the top 25 of the final Division I LEARFIELD College Directors’ Cup standings announced Thursday. North Carolina finished sixth and was joined in the top 10 by Notre Dame, which placed eighth. Virginia (11th), Florida State (14th), NC State (17th) and […]
With his father, brothers, and sister by his side, Timothy “Timmy” “Rooster” Wayne Freeman, 44, of Pulaski, VA passed away peacefully at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center in Fredericksburg, VA on July 1, 2022. Born on March 29, 1978 at Pulaski Community Hospital, Timmy is the son of Larry Freeman and […]
On Military Appreciation Night, the Pulaski River Turtles took down the Princeton WhistlePigs in a 2-1 victory. Despite leaving ten runners on base, dominant pitching from Pulaski gave them the win. Pulaski’s pitching staff allowed just one run off four hits. Another story of the game was returnees from Pulaski […]
Timothy Wayne Freeman, age 44 of Pulaski, died Friday, July 1, 2022 at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
To start off July 4th weekend, the Pulaski River Turtles fall to the Princeton WhistlePigs 8-6. Princeton got off to a quick start, but a second-half resurgence from the River Turtles would make the game close. Despite the late game heroics, Pulaski just didn’t have enough to pull away with […]
Burlington beat Pulaski again Friday night, 5-2. The loss drops the River Turtles to 12-15 on the season. The River Turtles return home tonight for the weekend series with Princeton. Don’t forget Veterans Appreciation Night on Sunday.