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 […]
Governor Glenn Youngkin Declares State of Emergency in Response to Severe Flooding Event in Southwest Virginia
Declaration provides resources to assist with ongoing response and recovery operations RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency today to assist with response and recovery efforts due to impacts from heavy rainfall and severe flooding. The severe weather began hitting parts of the Southwest region on […]
Death notice for Tamara Joy Wingo
Tamara Joy Wingo, age 63 of Dublin, died Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
Obituary for Myrtle Garrett Grinstead
Myrtle Garrett Grinstead, 97, of Gastonia, formerly of Pulaski, VA, passed away on June 27, 2022, at Wellington House in Gastonia, NC. She was born May 13, 1925, in Hiawassee, GA, to the late Alfred Garrett and Christine Rought. Myrtle was a member of First United Methodist Church in Gastonia, […]
Two die in Grayson County collisions
At 12:40 a.m. on Sunday (July 10), Virginia State Police responded to a crash on Skyline Hwy. just north of Fairview Rd. A 1999 Yamaha V-Star motorcycle was traveling north on Skyline Hwy when it lost control and laid down on its side in the roadway, ejecting the operator. The […]
Attendees Announced for 2022 ACC Football Kickoff
GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced Wednesday the 42 student-athletes who will attend the 2022 ACC Football Kickoff, July 20-21, at The Westin Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina. For the second consecutive year, each of the league’s 14 teams will bring three players to the annual event. […]
River Turtles game postponed, rain check policy in effect for tickets purchased
Tuesday night’s game at Calfee Park between the Bluefield Ridge Runners and the Pulaski River Turtles was officially postponed prior to first pitch due to lightning. This game will be made up on August 1st as part of a seven-inning doubleheader. First pitch for game one is slated for 5pm. […]
Obituary for Betty Lea Wall Akers
Betty Lea Wall Akers, 78, of Dublin, VA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 11, 2022 at Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center. She was born August 1, 1943 on Little Creek, the daughter of the late William McKinley & Ossie Mae King Wall. Betty attended Little Creek Apostolic […]
Town of Pulaski issues Boil Water Notice
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 Windel Keith “Buster” Cox
Windel Keith “Buster” Cox, age 82 of Snowville passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. Born December 1, 1939 in Christiansburg, Virginia he was the son of the late Willie Howard Cox & Louise Graham Cox. He was also preceded in death by his sister, […]
Obituary for Blanche Marshall Walker Collier
Blanche Marshall Walker Collier, 97, of Radford, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022. She was born November 9, 1924 in Indian Valley, the daughter of the late Griffie H. and Lillie c. Marshall. She was a longtime member of the Radford Worship Center where she served as President of Women’s […]