Theodore Branscome Hoback, 81, of Pulaski, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. He was the son of the late Theodore Roosevelt Hoback and Mary Elizabeth Jones Hoback. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son; Todd Channing Hoback; sister, […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Conservation experts in Virginia’s capital pulled books, money, ammunition, documents and other artifacts Tuesday from a long-sought-after time capsule found in the remnants of a pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. Over the course of about two hours, the team […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Supreme Court of Virginia said Tuesday that it had unanimously approved maps establishing congressional and state legislative districts under the commonwealth’s new redistricting process. In an order, the court said it had reviewed final redistricting maps — which were put together by two court appointees […]
Salem – Congressman Morgan Griffith, R has declared his run for reelection to Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District. “I have called Southwest Virginia home my entire life, and I have worked tirelessly for the communities I represent. I am so fortunate to be currently representing some of the state’s most friendly, […]
(AP) – Virginia Tech and Maryland have a tie to break in the Pinstripe Bowl. Both teams are 6-6 and the one that walks off the field Wednesday at Yankee Stadium with the victory will end with a winning record — and a bit of a fresh start headed into […]
Pinstripe Bowl: Maryland (6-6) vs. Virginia Tech (6-6), Wednesday, 2:15 p.m. Eastern, (ESPN). Line: Maryland by 3 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series Record: Maryland leads 16-15. WHAT’S AT STAKE How about a winning record for both teams? Maryland and Virginia Tech each have six wins and each team became […]
John Everett Bryant of Pulaski, Virginia, passed away December 25, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to parents Johnnie C. and Boyde M. Bryant on October 10, 1930 in Hanes, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-five years, Kathleen (Kay) Cable Bryant, […]
Jackie Delmer Gunter, 84, of Fairlawn, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021. He was a U. S. Army veteran and retired from Burlington Mills. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Whitlock Gunter; parents, Clarence and Virginia Gunter; and sisters, Wanda Bain and Betty Sowers. Survivors include his […]
Rosie McPeak Weeks, 84, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 at her home in Pulaski County. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ollie McPeak; son, Johnnie Ray Weeks; brother, Elwood McPeak; and sisters, Alma Sutphin and Margaret Waller. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Rose and […]
Pulaski County Commonwealth’s Attorney Justin Griffith released the following statement Monday morning: On December 24, 2021, the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department contacted the Virginia State Police regarding concerns over an on-duty Deputy. In addition, The Virginia State Police were provided the contact information for a Commonwealth’s Attorney outside of Pulaski […]
BOSTON (AP) — The Fenway Bowl and Military Bowl were both canceled due to the pandemic on Sunday as coronavirus outbreaks at Virginia and Boston College forced them to call off their postseason plans. The game scheduled for Wednesday at Fenway Park was to pit the Cavaliers against SMU. The […]
Roger Lee Duncan, age 73 of Draper went home for Christmas, Friday, December 24, 2021 at his home. Born January 22, 1948 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Price Farley Duncan and Ethel Bandy Duncan. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by […]