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Mark Wayne Saunders
Mark Wayne Saunders, age 65 of Hiwassee, died Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. www.seaglefuneralhome.com 540-980-1700
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Maryland man charged for sex trafficking
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The FBI’s I-81 Human Trafficking Task Force has charged a Maryland man with using drug dependency to force at least five adult victims into commercial sex work, United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh and Stanley M. Meador, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Richmond Division, announced […]
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Benny Morris
Benny Morris, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side in his home in Pembroke, Virginia on November 5, 2023. Born on August 12, 1946, in Virginia, to the late John and Elva Farmer Morris, Benny lived a life marked by […]
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UPDATE: Officials warn against burning
4:45 P.M. UPDATE – Pulaski County has declared a local emergency and has issued a ban on all outdoor burning. There is a heightened risk for wildfires due to drought and abnormally dry conditions. The local state of emergency orders that it is unlawful for any person to light […]
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Janette “Jan” Quesenberry Akers
Janette “Jan” Quesenberry Akers, age 90 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at her home. Born February 10, 1933 in Pulaski she was the daughter of the late John Issacc Quesenberry & Ada Porterfield Quesenberry. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Matthew Cameron Akers; siblings, […]
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Officials warn against open air burning
PULASKI COUNTY, VA – Pulaski County officials are asking residents to refrain from any outdoor burning. Due to higher than normal temperatures accompanied by dry and breezy conditions, the likelihood of uncontrollable fire spread in our area is incredibly high. Outdoor burning at any time of the day could quickly […]
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Sherill Neil Holston
Sherill Neil Holston, 59, of Westerville, Ohio entered his eternal home on November 3, 2023 after a sudden and tragic event. His life is an exemplification of faith, dedication, and unwavering love. Sherill has been married to the love of his life (Angela) for 35 years and loved being a family man […]
Blacksburg Police Investigating Deaths
On Nov. 7 at 4:42 p.m., the Blacksburg Police Department responded to the parking garage located at 723 University City Blvd. in reference to a suspicious vehicle. When officers arrived on scene, they discovered two individuals deceased in the vehicle. At this time, it appears to be isolated incident with […]
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Rygas, school board challengers win Tuesday
By MIKE WILLIAMS Patriot Publishing Pulaski County Republican Spencer Rygas has won a resounding victory in the race for Circuit Court Clerk, and the School Board will feature all new members in 2024. With nearly all the votes counted, Rygas defeated Terri Nicewander-Hager for an eight-year term as Clerk […]
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