A three-run sixth inning Saturday powered the Pulaski River Turtles to a 4-0 win over the Kingsport Axmen. The win gives the Turtles a 2-1 record after the season’s first week. Jurecka went five innings of two-hit ball to get the win on the mound. Pankey through two innings in […]
Pulaski County’s Track & Field team capped off a stellar season with an impressive showing at the VHSL Class 3A State Championships, marked by record-breaking performances, personal bests, and strong finishes across the board. The Cougar boys team placed 6th overall with 32 points, a testament to their depth, grit, […]
Peggy Driver-Hazelwood, 84, passed peacefully on May 26, 2025. She was born in Jenkinjones, West Virginia on October 10, 1940 to the late Creed Patrick and Vertie Patrick (Akers). After graduating from Bramwell High School in West Virginia, where, if you asked her, she had to walk uphill both ways […]
The Pulaski River Turtles saw their record drop to 1-1 on the young Appalachian League season Friday night, falling hard to Kingsport, 15-6. The two teams battle in the rubber game of the three-game set tonight at Calfee Park. Gametime is 7 p.m. The River Turtles and the rest of […]
Freda Vest Wright, 87, of Dublin, VA, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025 at her home. She attended Dublin High School. She, her husband and her father ran Vest & Wright, Inc. for 25 years. They built houses, apartments, motels, restaurants and commercial buildings across the states of Virginia and […]
The Radford Army Ammunition Plant has a new commander. Lt. Col. Marie Hough accepted the responsibilities during a change of command ceremony on June 5. (U.S. Army photo) RADFORD — The Radford Army Ammunition Plant has a new commander. Lt. Col. Marie Hough accepted the responsibilities during a […]
RICHMOND, VA—From May 29 to June 5, 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 the […]
The Pulaski County School Board will meet on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. for a regular school board meeting at the Pulaski County School Board Office. The meeting will be streamed live on the Pulaski County Public Schools YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@pulaskicountyschoolboard3729/streams The agenda is posted on BoardDocs. http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcva/Board.nsf/Public Teresa Porter, Assistant Director of Finance/School Board Clerk Pulaski County School Board
The Pulaski River Turtles overcame a nine-run first inning by the Kingsport Axmen to win a tie-breaker and claim their season opener Thursday in Calfee Park, 10-10. Pulaski scored seven runs of its own in the bottom of the fifth to tie the game at 10 apiece. The big hits […]
HARRISONBURG — James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students made the President’s List for the spring 2025 semester. Molly Cox of Draper, who majored in Biology – BS. Leah Keefer of Radford, who majored in Nursing – BSN. Jessica Craig of Radford, who majored in Psychology […]
Marvin Crockett Hight, Jr., age 65 of Draper passed away Monday, May 19, 2025 at his home in Draper. Born July 30, 1958 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Marvin & Loretta Wagner Hight. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Paul and Michael Hight. […]
Jimmy Ray Johnson, age 76 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at the Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center, Dublin. Born November 27, 1948 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Ruby Lee Johnson. Jimmy attended the Family Worship Center on Memorial Drive, Pulaski when his health permitted […]