Appalachian Power Storm Response Update #2
4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19 Situation Nearly 2,000 field personnel are working across Appalachian Power’s (APCo) service area on Friday to restore power to customers impacted by an overnight storm system that brought heavy rain and strong wind gusts. At the peak, approximately 53,100 customers in APCo’s three-state territory […]
Margaret (Margie) Edna Johnson McLawhorn
Margaret (Margie) Edna Johnson McLawhorn, 86 of Pulaski, born in Richmond VA, was the daughter of the late Sterling White and Edna Rose Reese Johnson. Margaret died on December the 17th. She was married to Clifton McLawhorn, her husband of 64 years, who preceded her in death. She was also […]
Elliston man sentenced to 25-year prison term for child sex crimes
On December 8, 2025, William Terrill Hurt III, age 56, of Elliston was sentenced to a 25-year prison sentence for: Object sexual penetration Aggravated sexual battery Indecent Liberties with a child by custodian Indecent liberties with a child Child endangerment Child abuse and neglect This sentence is the result of […]
Dr. William Henry Cook Jr., MD
December 25, 1938 – December 19, 2025 Dr. William Henry Cook Jr., MD has passed from this life at his home in Radford, VA on this 19th day of December, 2025. He was born December 25, 1938 in Richmond, VA and raised in South Hill, VA. Dr. Cook went to […]
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Enhanced Holiday DUI Enforcement Period
Statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign features increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced enhanced holiday DUI enforcement as part of Virginia’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, reminding Virginians to plan for a safe ride home if their holiday plans include […]
WEEKLY REPORT: Virginia State Police Ongoing Crime Suppression Operations, Recovering Firearms, Narcotics, and Investigating Human Trafficking
RICHMOND, VA— From December 10 – December 16, 2025, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the recovery of firearms, the seizure of narcotics, the seizure of U.S. currency, and the investigation of multiple crimes throughout […]
Barbara Frances Duncan
September 29, 1946 December 18, 2025 Barbara Frances Duncan began to live on September 29, 1946. She changed her residence on December 18, 2025 to really begin to live with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! She was preceded in death by her husband, Graham Duncan, and her son, Steven […]
Appalachian Power Storm Response Update
10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19 Situation Heavy rain and strong wind gusts up to 60 mph early Friday caused power outages across Appalachian Power’s (APCo) service area. With soil saturated from heavy rain, today’s gusty winds can more easily uproot trees or snap large limbs, likely causing more outages. […]
PCHS Sports Schedule
Monday 12/22/25 Girls Basketball: Pulaski Co. v Radford @ Carroll Co. Invite JV @ 1 pm, Varsity @ 2 pm Tuesday 12/23/25 Girls Wrestling: @ Lord Botetourt 9 am Thursday 12/25/25 HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS!! Saturday 12/27/25 JV Boys Basketball: Pulaski Co. v Galax 11 am **@ First Community Bank Christmas Tournament @ Fort Chiswell […]
Becky Jo Simmons Gordon
Becky Jo Simmons Gordon, age 87 of Draper, died Monday evening, December 15, 2025 at her residence. She was born in North Carolina on December 18, 1937, and was the daughter of the late Helen Hicks Simmons and the late Harvey Richard Simmons. Becky owned and operated Becky’s Glass in […]