A headline on the U.S. Forest Service website says, “Forest Service fights fire by starting a few.” That’s exactly what was happening near Gatewood Park during the first half of March as Forest Service and local personnel conducted a controlled burn in the area. What exactly is a controlled or […]
Pulaski County Hearts Behind the Badge is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support to local law enforcement officers and their families. Boasting nearly 600 followers of its Facebook page, the organization has announced the launching of a fundraising effort to create a legacy fund in memory of Pulaski County […]
Last Monday, Pearisburg attorney, town council member and veteran Jason Ballard claimed the Republican nomination for Delegate for the 12th House District. “It is my distinct honor and privilege to be the Republican nominee for House District 12,” Ballard said. “Our campaign has experienced tremendous momentum since our announcement in […]
Republicans in Pulaski County were introduced last week to Sherri Blevins, a Christiansburg businesswoman seeking the party’s nomination to replace Nick Rush as 7th District Delegate. Rush recently announced he would not seek a sixth term as Delegate. Blevins, one of three candidates seeking the Republican nomination in the district, […]
Genevieve Daisy Albert, age 72 of Dublin, died Saturday, March 20, 2021 at her residence. Arrangements are pending at this time. An announcement with funeral information will be announced sometime Monday, March 22, 2021. Online condolences may be sent to www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski.
A loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who will be remembered for her character, faith, friendliness, and contagious laughter passes away at 72. Carolyn Dean Cowan Quesenberry, born February 9,1949, passed peacefully into glory on March 19,2021 surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late […]
HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — NASCAR is returning to its roots. Even as the good ol’ boys attempt to break with the uglier parts of their history — most notably, the Confederate flag — the sport has embraced a more traditional footprint with its 2021 schedule. That includes Atlanta Motor Speedway, […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Virginia’s unusual title defense ended with another upset loss in the NCAA Tournament, falling 62-58 to Jason Preston and Ohio on Saturday. Some familiar problems showed up again for the fourth-seeded Cavaliers, who struggled to score during a key stretch in the second half and shot […]
Saturday’s Scores By The Associated Press PREP FOOTBALL Benedictine 45, St. Christopher’s 7 Broadwater Academy 56, Kenston Forest 46 Fuqua School 82, Richmond Christian 62 George Wythe-Wytheville 38, Auburn 3 Giles 62, Alleghany 7 Glenvar 16, Radford 14 Goochland 47, Orange County 18 Graham 51, Virginia High 0 Independence 63, […]
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — VCU was pulled from the NCAA Tournament on Saturday after what the school said were “multiple” positive COVID-19 tests within the past two days, ending the Rams’ run in college basketball’s annual showcase before it began. Last year’s entire tournament was called off because of the pandemic, […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia is giving taxpayers a few more weeks to file their state income tax returns. Gov. Ralph Northam announced Friday that the state Department of Taxation is extending the original May 1 deadline to May 17. The state had little choice but to offer the extension […]
Friday’s Scores By The Associated Press PREP FOOTBALL Abingdon 41, Union 6 Alexandria High School/T.C. Williams 27, West Potomac 14 Amherst County 27, Jefferson Forest 14 Appomattox 57, Altavista 12 Battlefield 27, Osbourn Park 0 Bayside 27, Landstown 12 Briar Woods 49, Woodgrove 14 Broad Run 26, Loudoun Valley 6 […]