NEW YORK (AP) — The baseball Hall of Fame won’t have any new players in the class of 2021 after voters decided no one had the merits — on the field or off — for enshrinement in Cooperstown. Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were the closest in voting […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Entrepreneur and former Fox News contributor Pete Snyder has joined a crowded field seeking the Republican nomination for Virginia governor, touting his business experience and promising a new approach to leadership in Richmond. The CEO of a capital investment firm, Snyder said in an interview that […]
Pulaski County Commonwealth’s Attorney Justin Griffith issued the folllowing statement today: “Today, Michael Dominic Morris was charged and arrested on four felony warrants arising from a car crash on Thursday, January 14th on Route 11 in Pulaski County that took the life of Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department’s Sgt. Perry Hodge. […]
Pulaski County Public Schools has confirmed a positive Covid diagnosis of a student from Pulaski County Middle School who was last present on Friday, January 15, 2021. It has been determined that proper mitigation strategies were followed and school has since been thoroughly cleaned. PCPS will continue to work with […]
Demetria Nicole Hazel, age 23 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at her home. Born March 17, 1997 in Radford she was the daughter of George Lee Hazel and Fannie Mae Primm. Her maternal grandfather, Lewis Thomas Prim and great grandmother, Margaret Prim preceded her in death. Funeral […]
Overview: The Town of Pulaski is soliciting proposals for the development of a prime real estate parcel located near the center of the town between Memorial Drive, Newbern Road, and Peppers Ferry Road. The parcel consists of approximately 10.2 acres of cleared/wooded land. It has a two-tiered layout with an […]
Kenneth Ray “Kenny” O’Dell, age 56 of Rockville, MD. passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his home. Born June 17, 1964 in Washington, D. C., he is the son of Beveridge Myers O’Dell and the late Harry Athel O’Dell. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by […]
Pulaski Native and longtime resident William Caddall Carson passed away January 21, 2021 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. He was 64. Born to Harvey William (Billy) Carson Jr and Ellen Kate Harman Carson, Caddall graduated from the Blue Ridge School in Saint George, VA and St. Andrews […]
Warren Gleaves Bullion, Jr. age 67 of Pulaski, died Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Galax Health and Rehabilitation Center. “Jim” was born on September 1, 1953 in Pulaski County, and was the son of the late Pearl Gravely Bullion and Warren Gleaves Bullion, Sr. He was a longtime and retired […]
Betty Zane Denny Morris, age 80 of Amelia, VA and formerly of Pulaski County, died Sunday January 24, 2021 at the Johnston-Willis Hospital in Richmond. She was currently residing at the Wellspring Nursing Facility in Amelia. She was born on October 19, 1940 in Glade Spring, and was the daughter […]
Pulaski County Board of Supervisors approve Special Use Permit to allow construction of solar farm in county on vote of 3-1–1. Voting “yes” were Supervisors John Travis, Laura Walters and Dirk Compton. Charlie Bopp voted “no” and Joe Guthrie abstained from voting. More later.
New River Community College students who plan to take classes beginning in Fall 2021 are still eligible to apply for scholarships through the NRCC Educational Foundation until the February 15 deadline. Scholarship awards are based on criteria such as financial need and scholastic achievement. Applicants of all ages are considered […]