Grants will support initiatives aimed at expanding food retailers, increasing access to fresh produce RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that 15 projects across the Commonwealth will receive a total of over $620,000 in the inaugural round of Virginia Food Access Investment Fund (VFAIF) grants. The Governor made the announcement at […]
Judith Marie Jones Bruce, age 78 of Dublin, passed away late Sunday night, July 25, 2021 at Henrico’s Doctor’s Hospital in Richmond, following a very long battle with cancer. She was born on July 14, 1943, in Radford, and was the daughter of the late Dorothy Martin Jones and Basil […]
Barry St. Clair Moore, Sr., 77 of Shiloh, went to be with his Lord on July 25, 2021 with family by his side. He is survived by his son, Barry St. Clair Moore, Jr. (Michelle Quesenberry) and grandson Peyton St. Clair Moore of Shiloh, and granddaughter Madeline daughter Alice Moore […]
Coach Mark Dixon is holding a parent/player informational meeting tonight (Tuesday July 27, 2021) at 6 pm at PCHS Kenneth Dobson Stadium for all 7th through 12th grade students interested in playing Cougar Football this year. All interested students as well as a Parent/Guardian are encouraged to attend. — Scott […]
UNC’s Howell tabbed as Preseason Player of the Year GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – Six-time defending champion Clemson leads all schools with eight players on the 27-member 2021 All-Atlantic Coast Conference Preseason Football Team announced Tuesday, while North Carolina junior quarterback Sam Howell was chosen the ACC Preseason Player of the Year. Preseason […]
Charlotte Cregger Mitchell, age 82 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 at her home. Born April 4, 1939 in Wythe County, Virginia she was the daughter of the late Cecil B. & Bertha Inez Tate Cregger. Her husband Curtis Lee Mitchell, Sr., son, Curtis Lee Mitchell, Jr., infant […]
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Southeastern Pulaski County in southwestern Virginia… West central Floyd County in southwestern Virginia… Northeastern Carroll County in southwestern Virginia… Southwestern Montgomery County in southwestern Virginia… * Until 615 PM EDT. * At 510 PM EDT, severe […]
Outdoor Movie Night at Randolph Park Pulaski County Parks and Recreation hosts Movie Night at Randolph Park on August 14. Although a free event for all, Pulaski County Parks and Recreation asks for school supply donations to “Pack the Bus” for Pulaski County Schools at Movie Night. “We are so […]
Tigers again place atop media poll; North Carolina favored in Coastal Division GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – Clemson is an overwhelming preseason favorite to claim its seventh consecutive Atlantic Coast Conference football title, according to a preseason poll of 147 media voters. The Tigers, who posted a 10-2 record last season while earning a […]
Elizabethton River Riders defeated Pulaski River Turtles 4-3 on Sunday after taking the lead late in the game. Elizabethton River Riders trailed 3-2 in the bottom of the sixth inning when Marcus Brown doubled on a 3-2 count, scoring two runs. Elizabethton River Riders got on the board in the first inning. Mario Zabala hit a solo homer. In the […]
Elizabethton River Riders scores more runs than Pulaski River Turtles, takes victory on Saturday to the tune of 8-5 In the first inning, Elizabethton River Riders got their offense started. Sam Thompson drew a walk, scoring one run. Elizabethton River Riders pulled away for good with two runs in the third inning. In the third Thompson doubled on a […]
Bristol State Liners lost the lead late in a 12-7 defeat to Pulaski River Turtles on Friday. Pulaski River Turtles was down 6-5 in the top of the sixth inning when Mark Trotta homered on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring four runs. Bristol State Liners collected nine hits and Pulaski River Turtles had 13 in the high-scoring […]