Obituary for Donald Wayne Huff
Donald Wayne Huff, 67, of Pulaski, VA passed away at his home Monday, November 9, 2020. He was born on April 15, 1953 and was the son of the late William (Moaten) Huff and Della Epperley Huff. Also preceding him in death are a sister, Brenda Huff Lawson; sisters-in-law, Leanne […]
Obituary for Alma Lee Flanagan Myers
Alma Lee Flanagan Myers, 91of Pulaski ,VA passed away on Sunday November 8, 2020. Alma was preceded in death by her husband Carl Rudolph Myers. Surviving are Daughter, Linda Myers Otey; Sons, Larry Wayne Myers, Daughter-in-law Elizabeth; Richard Lee Myers; Clifford Carl Myers, Daughter-in-law Shannon; Kenneth Allen Myers, Daughter-in-law Amy. […]
Flood warning issued for Pulaski County
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a * Flood Warning for… Northwestern Alleghany NC County in northwestern North Carolina… Ashe County in northwestern North Carolina… Watauga County in northwestern North Carolina… Bland County in southwestern Virginia… Giles County in southwestern Virginia… Grayson County in southwestern Virginia… Pulaski County […]
Two COVID-19 cases confirmed at Dublin Elementary, PCHS; school system alters attendance schedule
Pulaski County Public Schools has confirmed one positive Covid diagnosis of a student at Dublin Elementary School. The last day that this individual was present was Monday, November 9, 2020. It has been determined that proper mitigation strategies were followed in the areas where the student was present. The school […]
Cavaliers Picked First in ACC Preseason Poll
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia was selected first by a vote of the media in the ACC Operation Basketball 2020-21 Preseason Poll, announced Wednesday (Nov. 11). The Cavaliers were named the Preseason ACC favorite for the first time since 1982-83 and second time in the 52-year history of the league poll. […]
Obituary for Jeffrey Dean Hudson
Jeffrey Dean Hudson, age 48 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020. Born February 1, 1972 in Pulaski is the son of Melvin Robert Hudson and the late Glenna Marie Carroll Hudson. His wife, Hope Ramsey Hudson; and sister, Michelle Coffey also preceded him in death. He is survived […]
As COVID-19 cases surge, Virginia to boost testing capacity
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — As COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Virginia and across the country, Gov. Ralph Northam on Tuesday announced plans to significantly increase statewide testing capacity and to launch a media campaign in southwest Virginia, which has seen a sharp rise in cases over the last month. […]
Health District director issues COVID-19 update
Today, I am supplying overall numbers for the New River Valley, plus a breakdown in how COVID-19 is impacting each community differently. You can see from the overall district graph that the New River Valley has had two spikes so far, in late August from college students in Montgomery County […]
Hokies to play 20 ACC basketball games
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The long await is over, as the ACC released its men’s basketball slate on Tuesday, with the Virginia Tech men’s basketball team playing 20 conference games, beginning on Dec. 15 in Cassell Coliseum versus Clemson. Ironically, Tech opened last year against Clemson as well for its first league […]
Pulaski County Schools says positive COVID case confirmed at Dublin Elementary; issue statement on COVID mitigation
Pulaski County Public Schools has confirmed one positive Covid diagnosis of a student at Dublin Elementary School. The last day that this individual was present was Friday, November 6, 2020. It has been determined that proper mitigation strategies were followed in the areas where the student was present. The school […]
No. 1 Zags: Gonzaga begins season atop Top 25 for first time; UVa fourth
Just about the only thing Gonzaga has left to accomplish under Mark Few is win a national championship. The ‘Zags scratched another first off the list Monday: They will open the season at No. 1. Despite losing West Coast Conference player of the year Filip Petrusev, the Bulldogs received 28 […]