Pulaski Police investigating fatal shooting
On Wednesday (today) at 1:33 am, The Town of Pulaski Police Department responded to the 1000 block of Newbern Road in reference to a shooting with a report of injuries. Upon arrival Officers discovered a male subject suffering an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. […]
Obituary for Carolyn Sue Sifford
Carolyn Sue Sifford Oct. 24, 1944 – Nov. 13, 2020 Carolyn Sue Sifford, 76, of Parrott VA passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 13th,2020. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Dana Harter and Kenneth Sifford; grandchildren, Joshua B, Jessi Malpica (Rafael), and Zachary […]
Town of Dublin announces Thanksgiving schedule
Dublin Town Offices will be closed Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th. There will be no interruption in residential garbage service.
Governor Northam Announces Klöckner Pentaplast to Expand Louisa and Wythe Operations with $68 Million Investment
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Klöckner Pentaplast Group (kp), a global leader in recycled content products and high-barrier protective packaging, will invest a total of $68 million to expand its facilities in Louisa County and Wythe County, creating 54 new jobs in the Commonwealth. The company will expand capacity […]
ACC Again Hits High Marks in Graduation Success Rate Report
GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference’s collective high level of academic success is again reflected by the NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR) report released on Tuesday. The ACC continues to lead peer conferences with an average graduation rate of 92 percent – matching the conference’s average GSR achieved a […]
Former Virginia speaker makes gubernatorial run official
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Former Virginia House Speaker Kirk Cox is making his gubernatorial run official. Cox announced Tuesday his run for governor in 2021, saying he had the right background and approach to win in a state where no Republican has won a statewide race in more than a […]
Obituary for Larry Wayne ‘Dirty Larry’ Roope
Larry Wayne ‘Dirty Larry’ Roope, 69, of Pulaski passed away November 16, 2020 with family by his side. Born March 3, 1951 to the late Estel E. Roope and Nellie McDaniel Roope, he was also preceded in death by his sister Nancy Roope Spraker and her husband Richard. Larry is […]
Remains of woman found in Bland County identified
The Office of the Medical Examiner in Roanoke has confirmed the identity of a woman found deceased Nov. 5, 2020 in Bland County. The investigation into the circumstances and cause of death of Janice McBerry Poole, 56, of Griffin, Ga., remain under investigation by the Virginia State Police Bureau of […]
Virginia lawmakers feud over constraints of 2021 session
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers were feuding Monday after Democratic House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn announced plans for that chamber to again conduct its work remotely because of the coronavirus pandemic when it convenes in January. Shortly after the speaker’s office made the announcement, House and Senate Republican leaders said […]
Officials say fish farm holds promise for southwest Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Officials in southwest Virginia on Monday announced plans for a large indoor fish-farming operation that they said would be among the largest private capital investment projects in the economically distressed region’s history. Pure Salmon will construct an aquaculture facility on the boundary of Tazewell and Russell […]
Obituary for Mary Susan Burcham Chinault
Mary Susan Burcham Chinault departed this life on Sunday, November 15, 2020. She was a long time resident of Dublin, Virginia. Funeral services will be a private graveside service on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at West End Cemetery,Wytheville. Family will meet at the cemetery before the graveside […]